Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Analytics & CQAs

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Scientist in Seattle, WA, to lead analytical development for AAV/LVV viral vectors. You will guide method development, troubleshoot complex assays, and mentor a team within CTAD’s Attribute Science group.

This role emphasizes collaboration with process development, manufacturing, and regulatory teams. Candidate will leverage virology expertise to define CQAs, author reports, and contribute to regulatory submissions while staying current with advancing

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Virology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related discipline with relevant industry experience; or MS/BS with proportionally greater hands-on experience in viral vector analytical development.
• Solid foundation in virology including AAV and/or LVV biology, vector genome structure, capsid/envelope biology, and vector-host interactions.
• Demonstrated track record independently troubleshooting analytical methods end‑to‑end, from root‑cause to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead as technical leader for AAV and LVV analytical methods and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot complex method and instrument issues with a mechanistic virology and assay chemistry approach.
• Develop and qualify analytical methods to characterize AAV and LVV drug substances for identity, purity, potency, and function.
• Mentor scientists to elevate team technical capability in viral vector analysis.
• Collaborate with process development, manufacturing, and CMC to resolve method-related deviations.

Skills

AAV analysis

LVV analysis

qPCR/ddPCR

ELISA

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Regulatory documentation

Education

Ph.D. in Virology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field

MS/BS with hands-on viral vector experience

Tools

qPCR

ddPCR

Capsid/particle characterization

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Scientist in Seattle, WA, to lead analytical development for AAV/LVV viral vectors. You will guide method development, troubleshoot complex assays, and mentor a team within CTAD’s Attribute Science group.

This role emphasizes collaboration with process development, manufacturing, and regulatory teams. Candidate will leverage virology expertise to define CQAs, author reports, and contribute to regulatory submissions while staying current with advancing