Principal Scientist, Oral Product Development
Bristol Myers Squibb
New Brunswick, NJ
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . Business Unit Summary: Our Drug Product Development team is committed to CMC design, development, and commercialization of innovative drug products to improve patient lives. We leverage the best people, collaboration, and cutting-edge innovation to achieve this commitment. BMS's internal engine of innovation includes unrivaled industry leading expertise in CMC development of small molecules, protein biotherapeutics, protein degraders, and other therapeutic modalities. We collaborate closely with our colleagues in R&D and Commercial to design our drug products. Here, you'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Position Summary
Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a principal scientist to join the Oral Product Development group within the Drug Product Development function. The drug product development group supports the formulation and process development of Bristol Myers Squibb's drug candidates from preclinical stage to commercial process readiness. This position is responsible for formulation design, development, characterization, and technology transfer to enable development of small molecule drug products (DPs). The incumbent will be accountable as an individual contributor and as a formulation matrix team lead to support formulation development as well as providing necessary guidance and support of drug product control strategy for drug candidates across all stages of development. Key Responsibilities
The Principal Scientist will collaborate across BMS sites with Drug Product, Analytical, API, Quality, and Regulatory functions to execute drug product formulation/process development, formulation strategies, control strategies, and support of drug application submissions and approval.
Required:
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/ 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. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . Business Unit Summary: Our Drug Product Development team is committed to CMC design, development, and commercialization of innovative drug products to improve patient lives. We leverage the best people, collaboration, and cutting-edge innovation to achieve this commitment. BMS's internal engine of innovation includes unrivaled industry leading expertise in CMC development of small molecules, protein biotherapeutics, protein degraders, and other therapeutic modalities. We collaborate closely with our colleagues in R&D and Commercial to design our drug products. Here, you'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Position Summary
Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a principal scientist to join the Oral Product Development group within the Drug Product Development function. The drug product development group supports the formulation and process development of Bristol Myers Squibb's drug candidates from preclinical stage to commercial process readiness. This position is responsible for formulation design, development, characterization, and technology transfer to enable development of small molecule drug products (DPs). The incumbent will be accountable as an individual contributor and as a formulation matrix team lead to support formulation development as well as providing necessary guidance and support of drug product control strategy for drug candidates across all stages of development. Key Responsibilities
The Principal Scientist will collaborate across BMS sites with Drug Product, Analytical, API, Quality, and Regulatory functions to execute drug product formulation/process development, formulation strategies, control strategies, and support of drug application submissions and approval.
- Key member of a dynamic scientifically driven team, dedicated to the design, development, and characterization of robust small molecule drug product formulations.
- Develop oral formulations for clinical studies and commercialization.
- Lead drug product formulation and process development including evaluating the need and potential for enhancing oral bioavailability, stability, and processability of drug candidates through appropriate formulation strategies.
- Support preparation of CMC regulatory documents.
- Support departmental initiatives for assigned projects and methodologies.
- Maintain safety, regulatory, and compliance standards as they relate to the development of pharmaceuticals.
- Prepare technical reports, batch records, SOPs, publications, and oral presentations as required.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop and optimize formulations and enable technology transfer to CMOs and other sites for manufacturing and scale up activities.
- Develop, coach and mentor others.
Required:
- Completed BS and minimum of 9 years; MS and minimum of 6 years; or Ph.D. and minimum of 4 years in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with pharmaceutical development experience.
- Experienced in formulation development, pharmaceutical processing related to drug product development and hands on experience.
- Strong understanding of drug substance, excipients, pharmaceutical unit operations (blending, milling, sieving, granulation, tableting, encapsulation, coating, spray drying), intermediate and critical quality attributes, statistics, risk assessment approaches, and cGMP principles.
- Experienced in building the CMC dossier for regulatory submissions within the development section as an author/reviewer. Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong capabilities in experimental design and execution.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to provide leadership, guidance, and training to others within the department.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and interest to serve as a team member/leader in an environment where individual initiative, collaboration, and accountability are valued.
- Organizational and interdepartmental responsibilities with regards to leading workgroups, cross-functional teams, strategy development/ implementation/execution, and cultural initiatives.
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/ 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. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Posted 2025-09-20
Recommended Jobs
Parts Driver
Nielsen Ford of Morristown
Morristown, NJ
Nielsen Ford of Morristown is looking for a Parts Driver to join our team! What We Offer: * FREE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY! Online or in-person with Strayer University * Excellent work environment * …
View Details
Posted 2025-08-26
Inside Sales Customer Service
Atlantech Distribution, Inc.
Edison, NJ
Job Description Job Description Description: Atlantech Distribution is a highly successful Industrial Wholesale Distributor with branch operations located from New Jersey to Florida. We are dis…
View Details
Posted 2025-08-22
customer service representative
eTeam Inc
Somerset, NJ
Job Description: Interacts with customers; gives information in response to inquiries about accounts, products, and services. Typical Functions: Takes care of and settles customer complain…
View Details
Posted 2025-09-08
Security Operations Analyst
Brains Workgroup, Inc.
Iselin, NJ
Our client, a major bank in New York City and Central, NJ, is looking for Security Operations Analyst. Hybrid commute, 2 days on-site in New York City or Central NJ Locations and 3 days per week rem…
View Details
Posted 2025-07-30
Lead Automation & Controls Engineering Manager
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
New Jersey
Job Details: Lead Automation & Controls Engineering Manager Join a globally recognized brand known for its commitment to innovation and community. We offer a dynamic work environment promoting …
View Details
Posted 2025-09-16
Preschool Head Teacher EXEMPT EMPLOYEE
Bobbie's Learning Center LLC
South Orange, NJ
Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~ Competitive salary ~401(k) ~401(k) matching ~ Employee discounts ~ Paid time off Job description Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating e…
View Details
Posted 2025-08-06
Pediatric Full Time Nurse Practitioner
Osborn Family Health Center
Camden, NJ
Job Title:Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time) Location:Camden, NJ Organization:Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) About Us: We are a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) …
View Details
Posted 2025-09-04
Bilingual Appointment Scheduler and Front Desk Coordinator
Premium Dentistry
Lakewood, NJ
Job Description Job Description Benefits: Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Paid …
View Details
Posted 2025-07-25
Entry Level Structural Engineer/Drafter
Patuxent Engineering LLC
Metuchen, NJ
Job Description Job Description Benefits: ~401(k) ~ Bonus based on performance ~ Company parties ~ Competitive salary ~ Free food & snacks ~ Health insurance ~ Paid time off Pat…
View Details
Posted 2025-07-30
Project Manager III
Planet Group
New Jersey
Target Pay Rate: 41.49 - 69.17/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience Key responsibilities: Lead project execution after deal closure. Direct, lead and motivate multi-disciplinary pro…
View Details
Posted 2025-08-27