Senior Director, Attribute Sciences- Cell Therapy
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Warren
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those
aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at
Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely
interesting work happens every day, in every department. From
optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell
therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and
the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and
thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside
high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther
than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the
importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We
offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs
that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their
goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more:
careers.bms.com/working-with-us .At Bristol Myers Squibb we are
reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition,
backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we
are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as
we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are
ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new
hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our
Cell Therapy team. Position Summary:As the Head of the Cell Therapy
Attribute Sciences group, the energetic and motivated Sr. Director
will have overall responsibility for leading the development of
scientific strategy that informs the design, execution, and
interpretation of complex experiments/studies related to generation
of new/enhanced knowledge regarding cellular immuno-oncology-based
products, intermediates, starting materials, and viral vectors.
This individual will leverage their deep understanding of drug
development principles and technical development strategy to drive
integration and application of attribute knowledge to inform the
development of manufacturing processes and analytical tools within
a CMC technical development function.The dynamic leader will be
tasked with independently driving the achievement of functional
objectives in collaboration within matrix teams across the cell
therapy organization spanning, research, clinical development,
informatics/biostatistics and technical operations. To achieve
these objectives, the Attribute Sciences head will be expected to
behave as a servant-leader that seeks to develop, grow, and empower
a talented organization of composed of scientists at varying levels
of experience, expertise, and potential. Key Responsibilities:
- Define overall strategy and drive the discovery and application
of quality attributes to inform the integrated control strategy;
Develop biological hypothesis driven studies to characterize
cellular and viral attributes, and correlation to clinical
outcomes.
- Build cross-functional collaboration to develop complex
characterization strategies relating to clinical and non-clinical
product development.
- Direct the development of robust, sensitive, and
fit-for-purpose bioanalytical assays to characterize cell and
vector products, intermediates and starting material.
- Expand framework to enable/enhance utilization and value
capture of data via informatics-based correlative studies
supporting knowledge building across the technical development
portfolio.
- Contribute to various CMC objectives by providing biological
and technical knowledge across program and platform strategies for
product, process and analytical development.
- Ensure the efficient organization of data, integrate concepts
and share within, across teams with appropriate level of
complexity/details based on audience.
- Proactively support expansion of general knowledge within cell
therapy development function and maintain awareness of competitive
landscape in the cellular immuno-oncology space.
- Actively drive the development, growth, career planning, and
empowerment of individuals and teams through deliberate and
thoughtful strategies and work to provide an optimal environment
within which teams and individuals can flourish.
- Reinforce safe workplace practices in accordance with company
and OSHA policies/procedures. Qualifications & Experience:
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biomedical
Engineering or related discipline with demonstrated track/record of
experience leading teams to achieve objectives in industrial and/or
academic settings (> 15years for Ph.D);
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead functional and matrix
teams towards achieving objectives and deliverables on time with
high quality
- Strong desire to work within a team structure and to develop,
mentor and coach team members leading to their operational,
success, engagement, growth, and development is required.
- Ability to perform technical, strategic, and operational tasks
independently and lead complex and cross-functional activities
within and across functions.
- Ability/willingness to identify and surface both risk and
opportunity
- Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture techniques,
including isolation of immune cell subsets, maintenance and
expansion of primary cells and cell lines is required
- Advanced knowledge of techniques in immunology, cell biology
and molecular biology is required. Experience with FACS,
immunofluorescence-based assays, ELISA, PCR, cytokine and chemokine
detection, cell-based bioassays is critical
- Experience with analytical method development for a variety of
cell-based bioassays, binding assays and/or residual impurities
assays is preferred
- Motivation and drive to acquire new skills and knowledge is
desired
- Willingness to work in a regulated industrial environment.
- Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skillsThe
starting compensation for this job is a range from
$209,000-$262,000 (if based in Seattle, WA), plus incentive cash
and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay
rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as
required skills and where the job is performed.Final, individual
compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may
vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please
visit our BMS Career Site. Benefit offerings are subject to the
terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may
include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and
employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources
and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and
long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health
insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional
holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year's
holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days
to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care
services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement,
fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and
child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition
reimbursement and a recognition program. If you come across a role
that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume,
we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from
work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting
Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as
Transforming patients' lives through science--- , every BMS
employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond
ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents
and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting
diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion,
innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring
out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site
Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines
where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure
includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and
remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is
determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned
facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work
model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these
roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and
is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a
positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design
roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients
or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as
directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring
that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent
recruitment process, reasonable workplace
accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.
Applicants can request a reasonable workplace
accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you
require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this
application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your
inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/
eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment
Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the
well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a
result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully
vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your
area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will
be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and
regulations.
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