Associate Director, Hypercell, Development Strategy Lead

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Position Summary

The Hypercell team is driving transformation across Cell Therapy by streamlining supporting processes through digital, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. The Development Strategy Lead will work directly with the development team for GO-Solo (BMS built automated solution for cell therapy manufacturing and quality control) & Brickyard (internalized suspension vector manufacturing) to ensure a seamless transition from development to commercialization with a focus on Hypercell capability. This role will be pivotal in to ensure the GO-Solo & Brickyard processes seamlessly integrate into Hypercell’s mission to reduce complexity, eliminate duplication, and improve cost-effectiveness across the network.

Key Responsibilities

• Core team member for Brickyard & GO-Solo teams focused on Hypercell considerations across program development
• Develop a data pipeline for Brickyard & GO-Solo incorporating learnings from current state programs and data availability
• Develop a holistic strategy for development programs to transition into commercial with integrated data availability for improved process understanding

Collaborate with the Cell Therapy Automation team to deliver a cohesive strategy for unified data model integration to enable use in Hypercell developed automated systems – validation protocols/reports, investigations, real-time modeling/response, and potentially development reports.

Work closely with Business Insights & Technology (BI&T) colleagues to build unified data models and enable automated report writing using available source data.

Support the development and deployment of AI-facing tools that deliver innovative and efficient solutions for end users across the business.

Partner with digital and automation leads to integrate smart technologies into supporting processes.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in cell therapy or biologics manufacturing, with hands-on expertise in PPQ, deviations, change control, statistical monitoring, and APQRs.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and regulatory expectations for advanced therapies.
• Experience with process development approaches and execution.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and statistical software (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Python).
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital manufacturing platforms, automation technologies, and AI-driven process optimization.
• Familiarity with tech transfer across global sites and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.

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.

Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $185,580 - $224,880 Seattle - WA: $190,780 - $231,184 Summit West - NJ - US: $173,440 - $210,172

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.

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