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Title: Senior Director, Cellular Analytical Development

Location: Seattle, WA

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, autoimmune diseases.

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This critical Senior Director position will be responsible for growing the capabilities required to provide technical stewardship for analytical methods development that will be employed for clinical and commercial cell therapy pipeline programs.  As the head of this group will also cultivate and leverage multiple cross-functional business relationships to identify and execute creative solutions to organizational opportunities and challenges.

This role will report to the Head of the Cell Therapy Analytical Development (CTAD) within Cell therapy development & Operation (CTDO). The incumbent will be responsible for identifying the capabilities required and building out a diverse team focusing on providing technical stewardship for analytical methods required to support release and characterization for cell therapy products. This role will partner closely with colleagues in CTAD and CTDO ensure seamless transition of methods to enable clinical stage manufacturing to be scaled and installed for commercial supply. This position will be based in Seattle, WA.

Key Responsibilities:

Build a high performing team by developing and retaining talent, ensuring the development and implementation of training required to fully qualify staff for establishing and maintaining capable and controlled processes. Lead and develop a strong winning culture, fostering teamwork and commitment to excellence through transparent communication and staff engagement. Partner closely with colleagues to develop, transfer and validate analytical methods in a clinical and commercial QC environment. This will initially involve working closely with peers in CTAD and global quality organization to move methods through difference phases of development and into commercialization, and ensure appropriate technical governance is established.Establish processes and capabilities to provide technical stewardship of methods to support broad cell therapy pipeline programs including establishing method performance monitoring capability and method troubleshooting/ out of conformance event resolution. This will involve partnering closely with internal testing functions, cell therapy process development teams, manufacturing and QC functions to establish processes to monitor test method performance and continuous improvement initiatives.Build analytical technical expertise and capabilities required to drive life-cycle management technical agenda’s to support analytical characterization and comparability capabilitiesChampion the culture of quality and ensure that all activities and documentation comply with regulatory requirements. Understand and implement processes, controls, and methods that align with global Health Authority regulatory expectations. Drive operational excellence, flawless execution and continuous improvement.Representative of CTAD to define product specifications and justifications to support various regulatory submissions including IND and BLA.

Qualifications & Experience:

>18 years progressive experience in a key leadership role in analytical development, with hands-on experience on assay development and product control strategy development, especially hands-on experience on Cell therapy product development experience. Leadership experience to manage assay development function and capability to build and grow a technical function is critical.Deep understanding analytical method development and quality control that support manufacturing activities; direct experience in method development used for cell and gene therapies with viral delivery and/or non-viral delivery is advantageous. Key technical expertise on Flow cytometry and Functional assay development.A proven ability to work seamlessly across teams and develop excellent relationship and partnerships with peers is critical to success in this role.Motivational leadership of a cohesive high-performing team within a global, highly matrixed environment; the ability to articulate vision and successfully drive executionDemonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with product release, characterization and process control methods for biological, cellular, and genetic therapies.Expert level knowledge of regulatory requirements for biological and cell therapy  product development through preIND to BLAStrong knowledge of cGMP and GSP requirementsA strategic thinker with strong result-orientation and a sense of urgency to deliver quality results on time and in a highly ethical and professional mannerStrong understanding of the technical aspects of manufacturing, testing, and controls and regulations governing pharmaceutical operationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and communicate complex issues and concepts enterprise-wideExcellent team player and be able to build and sustain organization respect and trust at all levelsProblem solver with a hands-on approach and ability to anticipate adverse scenarios and provide contingency plans to address themResilient and able to work well in a demanding, fast paced entrepreneurial environmentSound judgment and business acumen with personal versatility and flexibility as business and team evolveKeeps current on professional knowledge, expertise and best practice

Preferred Requirements:

Ph.D degree in biological disciplines such as cellular and molecular biology, immunology, with minimally 18 years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries, ideally in a technical leadership role in analytical development function within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry  Demonstrated experience establishing and managing a technology development function and technical governance structures. 

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.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $220,000 - $275,000, 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 
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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. 

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