Process Development Scientist — Synthesis & Scale-Up

Biopharma Careers; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Wellbeing Programs

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Scientist in Chemical Process Development to design and implement scalable organic synthesis routes for drug candidates. You will conduct experiments, collect data, and communicate findings to project teams, aiming for robust, safe processes aligned with program goals.

You will work closely with Analytical Chemistry and Engineering to ensure smooth transfer to clinical supply and regulatory readiness, contributing to the manufacturing readiness of

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry or related field with 0–3 years of additional related research experience, or a M.Sc in organic chemistry or related field with 4–8 years of additional experience related research experience.
• Strong background in the theory and practice of synthetic organic chemistry and a thorough understanding of synthetic methods and reaction mechanisms.
• Expertise in purification and characterization of organic compounds (Chromatography, NMR, MS, IR).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for route scouting and design/implementation of safe, efficient and robust chemical processes for synthesis of drug candidates.
• Design and execute experiments; analyze and share data with project teams and management.
• Develop knowledge to support transition of processes from labs to clinical supply, regulatory filings and manufacturing vendors; collaborate with Analytical Chemistry and engineering teams.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Reaction mechanisms

Organic synthesis

Education

Ph.D. in organic chemistry or related field

M.Sc in organic chemistry or related field

Tools

Chromatography

NMR

MS

IR spectroscopy

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Scientist in Chemical Process Development to design and implement scalable organic synthesis routes for drug candidates. You will conduct experiments, collect data, and communicate findings to project teams, aiming for robust, safe processes aligned with program goals.

You will work closely with Analytical Chemistry and Engineering to ensure smooth transfer to clinical supply and regulatory readiness, contributing to the manufacturing readiness of