Senior Director Regulatory CMC – Cell Therapy

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Job Title

Senior Director, Global Regulatory Sciences – CMC – Cell Therapy

Division

Research and Development / Global Regulatory, Safety and Biometrics / Global Regulatory Sciences – Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (GRS-CMC)

Functional Area Description

The GRS-CMC organization provides regulatory expertise related to CMC activities through all stages of a products lifecycle. Members of the organization develop global regulatory CMC strategies and partners with key stakeholders to execute the strategies in alignment with business priorities. The team also perform regulatory assessments for manufacturing changes, provides guidance on regulatory expectations for medical devices, oversees BSE program & provides compliance documents to support Health Authority submissions. The team also supports Medical Information to build/maintain database to address external questions regarding drug products.

Position Summary / Objective

The CMC Regulatory Senior Director, Cell Therapy is responsible for content development, compilation, maintenance, and review of the Quality Module for regulatory submissions to support Cell Therapy products regarding Clinical trial applications; New marketing applications; HA responses & background packages (including participating/leading HA meetings); &/or post-approval submissions. In this role, the GRS-CMC Senior Director, Cell Therapy will serve as the primary interface between Global Regulatory Sciences and Biometrics (GRSB) & Cell Therapy Development Operations (CTDO). The GRS-CMC Senior Director will assess Manufacturing Change Controls for global impact & guide technical teams on practical aspects of global change management.

Position Responsibilities

• Represent regulatory CMC on and/or lead matrix teams for cell therapy pipeline products and/or commercial products through completion of post-marketing commitments & relevant lifecycle management projects driven by research
• Independently provide strategic guidance/input related to current regulatory requirements and expectation for biologics/cell therapy marketing applications, clinical trial applications for projects, and/or lifecycle changes to marketed products.
• Independently manage and prioritize multiple complex projects
• Interface with the Health Authorities for CMC submissions and CMC-related issues, with guidance and oversite from supervisor on complex topics.
• Identify, communicate and propose resolutions to routine/complex issues
• Interpret global regulations and guidance. Identify regulatory opportunity and risks.
• Anticipate and communicate possible regulatory paradigm shifts
• Participate in product fact finding meetings
• Review and provide regulatory assessments on change controls
• Prepare and manage CMC submissions for all global markets while ensuring thoroughness, completeness and timeliness, including creation and maintenance of strategy documents
• Mange relationships with diverse teams
• Utilize electronic systems for dossier creation and tracking.

Degree Requirements

Minimum BA/BS Degree

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 12+ years Pharmaceutical industry experience – prefer knowledge of biotechnology / cell therapy products, including multi-disciplined experience, 8+ years CMC regulatory strategy (biologics/cell therapy experience preferred).
• Knowledge of CMC regulatory requirements during development and post-approval. Experience with global CMC regulations for biological/cell therapy compounds preferred.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical development, including biological drug substance and sterile drug product and analytical methods. Expertise in the cell therapy drug development process and analytical methods, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop/maintain strong working relationships with the regulatory CMC team and cross functional teams, participate on and/or lead multifunctional teams, handle and prioritize multiple projects and work independently.
• Ability to identify, communicate and resolve complex issues.
• Prepare and manage filings and ensure thoroughness, accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to interpret global regulations and guidance.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $209,000 – $260,000 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

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/working-with-us

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.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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