Director, Cell Therapy Development, CMC Leadership - Warren, United States - Bristol-Myers Squibb

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**Title:** Director, Cell Therapy Development, CMC Leadership

**Location:** Warren, NJ or Seattle, WA

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, theres no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

The **Director of CMC Team Leadership** is responsible for developing and leading the execution of comprehensive, program-specific CMC strategies to meet global R&D project needs.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Provides leadership to interdisciplinary matrix teams responsible for developing and executing program specific, integrated CMC strategies that drive R&D project team objectives.

+ Accountable for managing multiple cell therapy programs, ranging from candidate nomination, first-in-human, and pivotal clinical studies to BLA with intended commercial technologies and appropriate control strategies.

+ Represents the CTDO organization on R&D project teams and actively collaborates with other functional areas (clinical, commercial, regulatory, etc.) to achieve the best development & business results for the company.

+ Communicates and partners effectively with functional areas within Cell Therapy Development and Operations and other stakeholders (quality, supply chain, TRCs, regulatory CMC, commercial, manufacturing, etc.) to define and execute CMC strategy for the project. Identifies and escalates key issues and risks as well as resource allocation needs, as appropriate.

+ Critically reviews relevant documents, including but not limited to all CMC regulatory submissions, briefing booklets, information requests, etc.

+ Promotes best practices and leads improvement opportunities.

**Qualifications & Experience:**

+ Advanced degree (minimum of a B.S. with a Ph.D. preferred) in a technical discipline (e.g., chemistry, biochemistry, biology, pharmacy, chemical/biochemical engineering) that is relevant to biologic, cell therapy or pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.

+ 10 years of relevant CMC experience in the pharmaceutical industry. cell therapy, gene therapy and biologics experience preferred.

+ Relevant strategic and tactical project and team leadership experience.

+ Broad understanding of cell therapy vector and drug product process and analytical development and a proven track record in CMC development for clinical stage programs.

+ Solid understanding of how pharmaceutical development integrates and partners with Quality, Regulatory CMC, Non-Clinical, Clinical, and other functional areas.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively work across levels, functions, and with both internal and external stakeholders.

+ Strong sense for value of investment, ability to manage ambiguity and make decisions with limited information.

+ Embrace BMS shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity.

+ Experience with cell or gene therapy is highly desirable.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $182,000 - $228,000 (if based in Warren, NJ) and $194,000 - $242,000 (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

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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 Years 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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**Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb

**Req Number:** R

**Updated:** :14:24.916 UTC

**Location:** Warren-NJ

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