Scientist, QC Compliance, Cell Therapy

About the role

At Bristol Myers Squibb we foster a purpose‑driven culture that inspires discovery, development and delivery of innovative medicines. Our environment values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility and comprehensive benefits, offering meaningful work and growth opportunities that transform patients’ lives and employees’ careers.

Subject matter expert leading and authoring QC deviations, laboratory investigations, CAPAs and change control. May support authoring of APQR sections for QC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and author QC deviations, laboratory investigations, CAPAs and change control.
• Work with QC SMEs to conduct root‑cause analysis and ensure timely, compliant closure of investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Generate and report KPIs; highlight and escalate at‑risk items; analyze and report CAPA effectiveness.
• Own document revision, project, CAPA and deviation/investigation, change management and/or continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and mentor others on deviation, investigation, CAPA and change‑control processes and procedures.
• Represent the department in internal and external inspections.
• May support authoring of APQR sections.
• Communicate investigation findings and status updates to management and cross‑functional teams, including presentations at governance forums.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately understand, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Advanced problem‑solving, critical‑thinking and technical aptitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with peers, management and cross‑functional teams.
• Highly organized, action‑oriented, able to meet deadlines and prioritize work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 6+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical or QC lab operations, with at least 2 years of investigation experience.
• Knowledge of cell‑therapy analytical and microbiological testing preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with quality management systems and strong technical writing skills.
• Experience in laboratory or biomanufacturing investigations and root‑cause analysis techniques preferred.

Compensation

Bothell, WA – US: $108,280 – $131,212 base salary for full‑time employees. Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement/financial protection options.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S. exempt employees – paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval.
• 11 paid company holidays each year.
• For non‑exempt, RayzeBio and Puerto Rico employees: 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, 11 paid holidays and 3 optional holidays.
• Additional time‑off benefits such as paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer‑hours flexibility, and various leaves of absence (medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, military).
• Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

How we work

Roles at BMS are organized into four work models: site‑essential, site‑by‑design, field‑based and remote‑by‑design. This position’s model is assigned based on its core responsibilities.