Principal Scientist, Drug Product Development – Pharma MS&T

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Provide technical support to the External Manufacturing Organization and (ExM) Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) as a team leader or individual contributor.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $123,580 - $149,752 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support to the External Manufacturing Organization and (ExM) Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) as a team leader or individual contributor.
Ensure the transfer of robust manufacturing processes to internal site and/ or CMO from Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Product Development (PD)/ Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) or CMO.
Ensure robust process performance at CMO during commercial manufacture by using continuous process verification, Operational Excellence (OPEX), etc. to reduce supply risks.
Support CMO/vendor selection process and/or internal site selection – preparation of technical information packages, participation in due diligence and site assessments, technical evaluation of Requests for Information (RFIs) and Request for Proposal (RFPs).
Accountable for technology transfer to contract manufacturing organizations.
Support regulatory activities associated with changes to assigned products.
Provide ongoing technical support to ExM / CMO to ensure compliance and security of supply – metrics review, investigation close-out, change control review, Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) review, process improvement.
Implement / OPEX initiatives as necessary.
Communicating output of product performance reviews with VPT and other groups as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Science or a related field with 4–6 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with 6–9 years, or a Bachelor's degree with 9–12 years of relevant experience will be considered.
Must have in-depth knowledge of the following – Drug Product - recognized as a technical leader and subject matter expert Oral Solid Dosage (OSD).
Experienced with use of statistical software to analyze process related data to determine process capability or for troubleshooting purposes.
Proficient in the technical transfer of products to CMOs and/ or internal sites within budget and according to project timeline.
Demonstrated ability to project manage one or more tech transfer projects with minimal supervision.
In depth understanding of regulations concerning cGMP, manufacturing, validation, quality systems, equipment innovations, upgrades, and instrumentation.
Ability to interact at all levels of the organization with proven influencing ability e.g. Regulatory, Supply Chain, CMO, etc. to achieve goals.
Ability to understand business implications of technical decisions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. *Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical supportmanufacturing processescontinuous process verificationOperational Excellencetechnology transferstatistical softwareproject managementcGMPvalidationquality systems

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinfluencinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitycritical thinkingdecision-making

Certifications

PhD in ScienceMaster's degreeBachelor's degree