Senior Scientist, QC Compliance

About the Role

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we foster a purpose-driven culture that inspires innovation in discovering, developing, and delivering life-changing medicines. This role offers meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, and flexibility. As a Senior Scientist in QC Compliance, you will be a subject matter expert leading critical quality processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and author QC deviations, laboratory investigations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Apply technical and compliance knowledge to conduct root cause analysis for complex investigations.
• Ensure timely and compliant closure of investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Generate and report KPIs, highlight at-risk items, and analyze CAPA effectiveness.
• Own document revisions, projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and mentor others on deviation, investigation, CAPA, and change control processes.
• Represent the department in internal/external inspections and governance forums.
• Author responses to regulatory requests and support APQR sections as needed.
• Communicate effectively with management and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced ability to interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced mentoring, coaching, and influencing skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical or QC lab operations.
• 2+ years of prior investigation experience required.
• Knowledge of analytical and microbiological testing preferred.
• Demonstrated advanced experience with Quality management systems and technical writing.
• Proven expertise in laboratory or biomanufacturing investigations and root cause analysis.

Pay

Bothell, WA, US: $120,320 - $145,797 (for full-time employees). Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellbeing support, retirement, and financial protection benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees, with 11 paid company holidays.
• 160 hours of paid vacation annually for non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and Puerto Rico-based employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and 3 optional holidays.
• Paid sick leave, volunteer days, summer hours flexibility, and various leaves of absence.
• Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

We encourage applications from candidates whose skills and capabilities align with this role, even if their experience doesn’t perfectly match the job description.