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Business Unit Overview:

Material Science & Engineering (MSE) in Drug Product Development (DPD) plays an integral role in material selection and establishing robust material strategies throughout drug product development. The Advanced Material Characterization (AMC) team furthers the knowledge of complex pharmaceutical materials using novel applications of solid-state characterization techniques.

Position Overview:

As a Principal Scientist in the AMC group, you will be responsible for solid-state characterization, primarily using vibrational spectroscopic techniques, throughout all stages of pharmaceutical development (from discovery to commercialization). Primary activities will include using non-routine techniques to characterize both common and complex pharmaceutical materials. In this role you will also provide significant support for novel materials research and development efforts, including a broad range of materials, such as small molecule APIs (crystalline and non-crystalline); biologics; Drug Product Intermediates (DPI); drug products; and excipients. This job will require deep knowledge, extensive experience, and the necessary skill sets in advanced solid-state characterization techniques like vibrational spectroscopy and biophysical characterization. Experience with ssNMR is a plus. Familiarity with advanced thermal analysis, optical and electron imaging analysis, plus common knowledge of biopharmaceutical physical characterization is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Conduct polymorph characterization of small molecule APIs and method development for the determination of API form changes in drug products by vibrational spectroscopy to support drug product formulation and process development.

+ Support the advancement and application of novel biophysical technologies to gain detailed insights into the structural and functional properties of our therapeutic candidates

+ Collaborate closely with the Sterile Product Development team to characterize protein aggregation, particulate formation, and lyophilized protein solids to support formulation and process development in biologics.

+ Independently conduct experiments, interpret data, and convert findings to knowledge.

+ Prepare and present analytical results and conclusions both orally and in writing to cross-functional teams and contribute to decision-making.

+ Provide leadership, education and mentorship to scientific staff and others.

+ Serve on and lead matrix and project teams.

+ Oversee and enhance lab instrumentation, workflows, and procedures.

+ Collaborate with external partners, such as vendors and academic institutions, to leverage their expertise and resources for material characterization.

+ Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to all relevant safety protocols and guidelines.

Education & Experience:

+ Principal Scientist Level: Ph.D. in physical chemistry, biophysics, materials or pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, polymer science, or a related discipline, with 4+ years of pharmaceutical/chemical industry or related experience, or a BS/MS with 6+ years of pharmaceutical/chemical industry or related experience.

+ Sr. Principal Scientist Level: Ph.D. in physical chemistry, biophysics, materials or pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, polymer science, or a related discipline, with 6+ years of pharmaceutical/chemical industry or related experience, or a BS/MS with 9+ years of pharmaceutical/chemical industry or related experience.

+ In-depth knowledge of vibrational spectroscopy, biophysical characterization and instrumentation (such as IR/Raman, CD/VCD, DLS, and flow imaging microscopy).

+ Expertise in small molecule API and DPI characterization techniques (such as vibrational spectroscopy, TAM/DSC/TGA, XRD, vapor sorption, and SSNMR).

+ Knowledge and experience in the analysis of high-order protein and peptide structures is a plus.

+ Ability to design experiments, interpret data, make conclusions, and generate knowledge.

+ Strong statistical knowledge and experimental design capabilities to drive data-driven decision-making.

+ Enthusiasm for working on challenging problems with urgency.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills as a team member/leader in an environment where individual initiative, collaboration, and accountability are valued.

+ A demonstrated record of scientific accomplishment, laboratory experimentation, publication, and presentation.

+ This position requires employees to work with or come into contact with chemical agents which may pose health or safety hazards if improperly handled.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $ 138,000 - $168,000, 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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/ .

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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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.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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**Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb

**Req Number:** R1592710

**Updated:** 2025-06-12 03:59:12.244 UTC

**Location:** New Brunswick-NJ

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.