Scientist or Sr. Scientist, Solid State Form and Powder Properties Characterization

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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.

Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) in Drug Product Development (DPD) plays an integral role in the development and characterization of powder materials used in various applications and building robust form and powder property control strategies of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the drug product. 

Material characterization scientist will be responsible for solid state form and powder properties characterization to guide robust drug substance and drug product development throughout all stages of development (from discovery to commercialization). It is expected that the candidate will work with a broad range of materials, including crystalline and non-crystalline small molecule APIs, drug product intermediates and excipients, and biologics.

The scientist will be responsible for building powder property knowledge (linking powder properties to drug substance and product processability and quality attributes), identifying critical quality attributes and proposing powder property control strategies. Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are key since the scientist will operate within cross-functional teams.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of powders such as form/polymorph, thermal properties, particle size, surface area, morphology, as well as support solid state characterization method development, optimization, troubleshooting, validation, and transfer.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical expertise and support in selection, processing, and optimization of powder materials for specific applications.
• Generate accurate and detailed reports, documenting experimental procedures, results, and conclusions.
• Contribute to the development of new methodologies and techniques for form and powder characterization and analysis.
• Assist in the scale-up and manufacturing processes of powder-based products, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with external partners, such as vendors and academic institutions, to leverage their expertise and resources for powder-related projects.
• Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to all relevant safety protocols and guidelines

This role may be appointed at the Scientist or Senior Senior Scientist level. Candidates with demonstrated experience and expertise will be considered for the appropriate level.

Requirements

• Senior Scientist: Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., physical chemistry, materials/pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering) with 2–4 years of industry experience, or MS with 4–6 years, or BS with 7–9 years

• Scientist: Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., physical chemistry, materials/pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering) with 0–2 years of industry experience, or MS with 2–4 years, or BS with 5–7 years

• Expertise in solid state characterization techniques such as XRD, TGA, DSC, vapor sorption, vibrational spectroscopy, single crystal crystallography, ssNMR, surface area (BET), particle size (LLS), microscopy (e.g., SEM), static and dynamic image analysis (such as Malvern Morphologi G4 and Sympatec QicPic) is preferred.
• Knowledge of drug substance and drug product manufacturing processes as well as knowledge of other bulk characterization techniques (such as powder flow, rheology, friability, stickiness etc) is a plus.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within and lead cross-functional teams.
• Understand and apply Quality by Design and DOE approaches when required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot experimental challenges
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• This position requires employees to work with or come in contact with chemical agents which may pose health or safety hazards if improperly handled.

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The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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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On-site Protocol

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