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Position Summary:
The energetic and motivated Associate Director will leverage their technical and operational skills to lead a team of scientists executing routine and non-routine assays. Assay execution is in support of process development, including the CAR-T and gene edited cellular drug product, lentiviral and AAV vectors, and other gene delivery associated drug substances. The candidate will lead a team of flow cytometrists, molecular biologists, biophysical scientists, and cell biologists and will be responsible for managing direct and indirect reports. The individual will leverage their deep understanding of virology, immunology, and assay development principles to interpret results and communicate with process development engineers and CMC teams. Excellent communication and organization skills are required, and the individual is expected to seek operational excellence and to be skillful in leadership of teams and stakeholder management.
To achieve these objectives, the leader should seek to develop, grow, and empower a talented organization of composed of scientists at varying levels of experience, expertise, and potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Actively drive the development, growth, career planning, and empowerment of individuals through deliberate and thoughtful strategies. Seek to provide an optimal environment for individuals, teams, and the enterprise to flourish
Pursue operational excellence by continuous refinement of systems. e.g. assay training, assay request, assay assignment, and data reporting infrastructure. Drive efficiencies in lab & reagent management and assay execution
Leverage knowledge of virology, immunology, and analytical techniques to mentor team in troubleshooting method performance and method compatibility with novel process intermediates
Actively collaborate with Analytical Development colleagues to flag method development needs and gaps, address method performance observations, and seek strategic and mutually beneficial solutions
Interpret assay results in context of experimental goals and contribute to various process development and CMC objectives by providing technical knowledge across programs and platforms
Direct the exploration of novel technologies and development of robust, precise, and fit-for-purpose bioanalytical assays to characterize cell and vector products and intermediates
Proactively support expansion of general knowledge within cell therapy development function and maintain awareness of competitive landscape in the cellular immuno-oncology space.
Reinforce safe workplace practices in accordance with company and OSHA policies & procedures.
Qualifications & Experience:
PhD or expert knowledge in Virology, Immunology, Cellular / Molecular Biology, or related discipline
Demonstrated track record of leading teams to achieve objectives. 5+ years of experience managing direct reports or matrix teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills supporting critical technical and business decisions.
Experience in Cell Therapy analytical development or analytical operations
Strong organizational skills and ability to track and prioritize competing objectives
Familiarity with flow cytometry, molecular, and cell-based assay techniques as well as analytical development principles and ICH guidelines
Desire to develop, mentor, and coach team members to achieve high levels of engagement and successful delivery of objectives
Desire to acquire new skills and knowledge
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $166,000 - $208,000,
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 the geographic location where work is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers Site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed therein may vary based on job and location.
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 Careers
With 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1592520
Updated: 2025-06-24 02:11:09.106 UTC
Location: Seattle-WA
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