Associate Director – Separations, Analytical Method Sciences

Bristol Myers Squibb

Associate Director leading Bristol Myers Squibb’s biopharmaceutical analytical separations organization. Driving biologics testing, analytical lifecycle management, regulatory support, and scientific talent development.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeDevens • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $174,260 - $211,160 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analytical sciences, including method development and lifecycle management, while effectively leading and developing scientific talent in regulated environments. Proven ability to align organizational strategy with operational execution and drive continuous improvement across complex global organizations.

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PhD In Chemistry Or Related DisciplineAnalytical Lifecycle ManagementMethod Development And ValidationQuality Control OperationsLeadership And Team Development

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Hard Skills

Analytical Characterization MethodologiesSECCEXCE-SDSIcIEFPeptide MappingGlycan AnalysisRegulatory SubmissionsCGMP/GDP RequirementsAnalytical Testing

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingStakeholder ManagementProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Biologics DevelopmentCommercializationLifecycle ManagementQuality SystemsHealth Authority InteractionsInspection ReadinessOrganizational CapabilityTalent DevelopmentStrategic ExecutionOperational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the strategic vision for the AMS Separations organization
Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, workforce planning, performance management, and strategic hiring
Develop future technical and people leaders and create a sustainable pipeline of scientific talent
Establish priorities and allocate resources across multiple products, platforms, and business initiatives
Drive organizational effectiveness, flexibility, simplification, and continuous improvement
Foster accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation
Provide strategic oversight and scientific direction for analytical lifecycle management, validation, transfer, comparability, remediation, and method performance monitoring
Serve as the technical escalation point for complex scientific issues, analytical risks, and business-critical decisions
Guide technical strategy and development of capabilities for evolving portfolio needs
Coach and develop scientists in technical decision-making, problem-solving, and scientific leadership
Partner with Quality Control, Analytical Development, MS&T, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Product Teams
Drive alignment between commercial needs, analytical capabilities, and resource planning
Support regulatory submissions, inspections, audits, and health authority interactions
Contribute to analytical CMC strategy and dossier authorship for licensure
Contribute technical expertise to responses to Health Authority queries
Drive organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, talent development, and strategic execution as a member of the AMS leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline with 10+ years of relevant industry experience; or MS or BS degree with 15+ years of relevant industry experience
Significant experience in analytical sciences supporting biologics development, commercialization, licensure, and lifecycle management
Expertise in SEC, CEX, CE-SDS, icIEF, peptide mapping, glycan analysis, and related analytical characterization methodologies
Experience developing, validating, transferring, and sustaining analytical methods
Experience establishing lifecycle management and validation strategies aligned with industry best practices and global regulatory expectations
Strong understanding of Quality Control operations, analytical testing, cGMP/GDP requirements, quality systems, and product quality investigations in regulated environments
Experience authoring, reviewing, and supporting regulatory submissions, health authority interactions, and inspection readiness activities
Proven success leading scientific organizations responsible for analytical lifecycle management, investigations, technical problem-solving, and commercialization support
Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams, develop scientific talent, and create organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and strategic leadership
Strong business acumen and ability to translate organizational strategy into operational execution
Strong leadership, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working across complex global matrix organizations
Ability to lead through change, drive innovation and continuous improvement, and deliver sustainable business results
Demonstrated people leadership experience leading scientific and technical organizations in regulated environments
Experience in a commercial QC is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
Wellbeing Support: BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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
Survivor support
Paid Time Off
Flexible time off for US exempt employees, with manager approval
11 paid national holidays for US exempt employees
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires for applicable employees, with manager approval
11 national holidays and 3 optional holidays for applicable employees
Unlimited paid sick time, based on eligibility
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility, based on eligibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day
Hybrid work model may be available for site-by-design roles