Senior Director, Cell Therapy Analytical Strategy and Comparability

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Summary:
Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS’s continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

We are seeking a Senior Director, Comparability and Analytical Program Integration functions. This role is responsible for strategic and operational leadership of two critical functions: Vector & Drug Product Analytical Integration and Cell Therapy Comparability. The successful candidate will lead a team of scientists and matrix leaders, drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure the right processes are in place, and serve as a key technical and strategic interface with senior leadership and governance boards. This role is critical in shaping the analytical and comparability strategies that support the development, lifecycle management, and commercialization of cell therapy products.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for both Analytical program Integration (cellular drug product, lentiviral vector, AAV, RNP and other gene editing materials) and Cell Therapy Comparability functions.
• Oversee the development and execution of analytical, specification and comparability strategies across the product lifecycle, including specification setting, risk assessments, and regulatory submissions.
• Identify, build and maintain business processes supporting the group’s objectives, including clear roles and responsibilities.
• Serve as a core member of technical governance boards, representing analytical and comparability perspectives in decision-making forums.
• Guide and mentor team members of matrix leads, ensuring alignment with program goals, scientific rigor, and regulatory expectations.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Process Development, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Global Operations to ensure robust product and process understanding.
• Ensure timely and high-quality contributions to regulatory filings (e.g., INDs, BLAs, briefing books, responses).
• Review all significant comparability or analytical filings and responses to health authority requests and provide timely strategic guidance as needed
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and external partners.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Extensive experience in analytical development, comparability, specifications and CMC fling strategies for cell and gene therapy.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of CMC and regulatory expectations and industry best practices for analytical and comparability strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience interacting with senior leadership and health authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment across diverse technical and business functions.
• Experience with governance board participation and strategic decision-making.
• Ability to develop business processes and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities.

Education Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Immunology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years (Ph.D.) or 13+ years (Master’s) of relevant experience in drug development, analytical sciences, and technical leadership roles.

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Compensation Overview:

Seattle - WA: $239,870 - $290,666 


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.

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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

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