Principal Safety Scientist

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. Job Description The primary responsibility of the Principal Safety Scientist is to conduct safety studies and evaluations that support internal and external process development and scale-up activities. The individual will collaborate with external testing laboratories and oversee the work conducted by vendor process safety testing groups. Job Responsibilities * The Principal Safety Scientist is responsible for conducting hazard evaluations of processes involved in the manufacture of strategic materials, chemical intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and addressing dust hazards associated with excipient blends and other BMS materials. This work is carried out through experimentation, data collection, and interpretation. The scientist collaborates extensively across teams to identify potential safety issues and guide process design toward intrinsic safety. * Results from evaluations and studies are organized and communicated both orally and in writing to various groups and management levels within BMS, as well as to external partners. * The scientist utilizes a diverse range of instruments and techniques to support process research and development. All safety evaluation tests are conducted following standardized procedures, with customization as necessary to achieve project objectives. * Within a team environment, the individual takes initiative in problem solving, facilitates collaboration, and leads through generating ideas and evaluating potential outcomes of various project directions. Solutions based on literature are employed as appropriate. * The role includes coordinating safety testing efforts among internal and external laboratories, including vendor safety testing labs, to support the introduction of processes into a global integrated development and manufacturing network. * A testing strategy is developed and implemented to support chemical registrations, such as REACH, across different regions worldwide. * The scientist manages multiple projects and activities simultaneously, ensuring adherence to established priorities and effectively managing project prioritization as required. Qualifications * PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 4-6 of relevant industrial experience in process development or hazard evaluation, Master's with 6 - 9 year's experience or Bachelor's with 9 - 12 year's experience. * Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. * Strong technical skills in chemistry, chemical processing equipment, and calorimeters are desired. Prior experience in safety testing, hazard evaluation, plant operations, process development and scale-up, as well as clinical material manufacturing, is also preferred. * Excellent problem-solving abilities, verbal and written communication skills, and the capacity to manage multiple assignments effectively are essential. * The candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply...