Executive Director, Parenteral Manufacturing Science and Technology

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

The Executive Director for Parenteral Manufacturing Science and Technology is accountable for the scientific & technical stewardship of sterile drug product (small and large molecule) manufacturing — from initial technology transfer and validation at the start of commercialization through lifecycle management — across BMS' internal and external manufacturing network.

This leader has direct accountability for the Manufacturing Science & Technology organization at internal sites, including new sterile Drug Product expansions, process engineering, technical transfer, validation, and investigations activities.

This leader oversees a team of scientists and engineers responsible for ensuring process robustness, reliable supply, technical compliance, and continuous improvement across internal Parenteral manufacturing sites and the external network.

The role ensures alignment with global health authority requirements (e.g. FDA, EMA, PMDA, Health Canada and other global health authorities; ICH Q7–Q12 and other guidelines and standards applicable to sterile/parenteral manufacturing) and provides strategic leadership to enable innovation, scalability, and efficient global supply of Parenteral products.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Ownership

• Define and execute the technical strategy for the global Parenteral (small and large molecule) drug product manufacturing network, from technology transfer through lifecycle management.

• Direct the MS&T organization for the Sterile Drug Product expansion projects, including process and facility design through commissioning, qualification, regulatory inspections, and operation.

• Partner with Product Development to ensure successful commercialization of the development portfolio, including filing strategies and specification setting, process design and control strategies, and PPQ strategy and execution.

• Represent MS&T and commercial manufacturing operations at critical decision points in the pipeline review process, and represent MS&T internally and externally to BMS with authority on formulation, processing, and filling of Parenteral products.

Technical Stewardship & Compliance

• Own the end-to-end technical success of process transfers and new product launches, ensuring effective technical input on equipment and materials early in the technical transfer process.

• Oversee the validation programs within MS&T to assure compliance with regulatory requirements and the efficacy, repeatability, and robustness of manufacturing processes and associated equipment.

• Oversee Process Engineering as part of Tech Transfer/New Product launch activities and routine process support.

• Lead CMC authoring activities for Drug Product manufacturing.

• Own data management and process monitoring activities to ensure appropriate process robustness and yields.

• Ensure timely completion of technical deviations and appropriate change management for Parenteral products.

• In collaboration with other functions, ensure effective systems and business processes are in place across the network, to assure compliance with corporate guidelines for Technology Transfer, Validation, and Raw Material Qualification.

• Maintain compliance with all relevant EH&S requirements, security guidelines, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) across the network.

External Manufacturing & Internal Network Support

• Support site selection decisions, covering technical and process aspects, across the internal and external manufacturing network.

• Drive effective working relationships with other functional organizations, such as Quality, Operations, Engineering, Global Regulatory Sciences, and the Micro CoE, both internally and externally.

• Provide hands-on leadership and integration of the process engineering, technical transfer, validation, and investigations teams that are part of the Parenteral MS&T organization and new Manufacturing Science & Technology organizations as the network expands.

Talent, Capability & Organization Development

• Provide leadership and direction through multiple levels of managers and/or expert-level individual contributors across varied departments and multiple sites.

• Attract, lead, and develop a world-class team of scientists and engineers; ensure a program is in place to maintain and develop appropriate subject matter expertise in relevant unit processes, as well as related regulatory and compliance requirements, for the commercial manufacture of Parenteral products.

• Identify and champion industry best practices related to validation, technology transfer, sterile processing technology, investigations, and process support across the network.

Project Leadership & Innovation

• Identify and implement commercial process and lifecycle improvements, including evaluation and implementation of innovative technologies to improve process control and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

• Build and nurture an innovation ecosystem to support the development and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies for enhanced process capabilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to: Vice President, Manufacturing Science & Technology.

• Designee Responsibilities: May act as designee for the Vice President, MS&T, or another Executive MS&T Director.

• Contingency Responsibilities: Provide contingency support for the Vice President, MS&T, or another Executive MS&T Director.

Required Competencies

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the parenteral drug development process and CMC and GMP requirements related to FDA and international regulations; able to anticipate industry trends and emerging issues.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute organizational/business strategy to bring maximum value to the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and lead high-performing global organizations of industry-leading and highly talented experts.

• Experience developing and implementing strategy to optimize processes and proactively manage risk.

• Strong strategic awareness and an ability to successfully navigate complex, matrix organizations.

• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis.

Required Education & Experience

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science discipline (chemistry, pharmacy, biology, chemical engineering, or a related pharmaceutical science); Master's or Doctoral degree preferred.

• 15+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical or applicable industry in product and process development and commercialization in a global environment, including direct, hands-on site experience.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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.

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