Scientist, Process Analytical Technologies - Bristol Myers Squibb

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Location: New Brunswick / Summit, NJ

Department: Drug Product Development

Job Summary: The PAT Scientist will be responsible for developing and implementing Process Analytical Technology (PAT) strategies and methods to support the development, optimization, and control of drug product manufacturing processes. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including formulation development, manufacturing, analytical, data scientists, predictive modeling and quality assurance, to ensure the successful integration of PAT tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement PAT strategies and methods to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate PAT tools and develop and validate methods.
• Collaborate as part of multi-disciplinary teams that comprises of formulation scientists, analytical chemists, process engineers, and process modelers to integrate PAT into development of drug product formulations and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze data from PAT tools to provide insights into process performance and product quality.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to PAT activities, including protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide technical support and training (via tech transfer activities) to manufacturing teams on the use of PAT tools and methodologies.
• Stay current with advancements in PAT technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in regulatory submissions related to PAT.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PAT tools and methodologies.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Recent PhD graduate with 0-2 years of experience or Masters graduate with 2-4 years of industrial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a focus on PAT.
• Strong knowledge of PAT tools such as spectroscopy (NIR, Raman, etc.) and chemometrics.
• Experience with process development, scale-up, and manufacturing in a GMP environment is preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and tools.

Working Conditions:

• Laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• May require occasional travel to other sites or conferences.

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