Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical Lead F

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Position Summary

The Bioanalytical (BA) function within CPPB is a centralized function for testing biological samples for Pharmacokinetics (PK), ADME biomarkers, and Immunogenicity assessments. The responsibilities of the groups include providing bioanalytical leadership on BMS drug development teams via scientific/technical expertise and strategic input; overseeing and/or performing assay development/ validation, and sample analysis; supporting discovery studies for biotherapeutics and regulated and non-regulated bioanalysis for toxicology and clinical studies; and preparing appropriate documentation and/or interacting with health authorities on the BA portion of regulatory filings. The BA groups utilize both internal resources and external strategic partners to ensure on-time delivery of BA data to enable key decisions for the organization.

The candidate for this position has the responsibilities of providing bioanalytical leadership for BMS development programs using LC-MS technology. The candidate for this position works close with internal groups and CROs to provide bioanalytical method development/validation/sample analysis expertise, as well as regulatory interactions on BMS development candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Provide bioanalytical strategies related to BMS development compounds from GLP studies to life cycle management.
• Provide leadership for bioanalytical issues for BMS development candidates on project teams, oversees assay development/validation/performance monitoring at CROs, ensures on-time, high quality delivery of data and reports in support of drug development.
• Provide leadership in authoring and reviewing of regulatory filing documents (IND, NDA/BLA, IB, etc) and Interacts with Health authority on BA related inquiries
• Represent regulated bioanalysis on cross functional teams and contribute to the improvements to processes.
• Act as LC-MS Technology lead on cross-functional teams for none-routine LC-MS BA analysis responsibilities such as protein binding, AMS, LC-MS technology lead on biologics, biomarker, etc.
• Enhance the scientific credibility of BMS through contributions to the scientific literature (publications/presentations), through extramural activities and scientifically related interactions with academic and health authorities.
• May require travels to CROs for monitoring visits.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
  • 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience
  
  

Or

• Master’s Degree
  • 6+ years of academic and / or industry experience
  
  

Or

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
  • 4+ years of academic and / or industry experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A candidate with a PhD degree in related field is preferred.
• A demonstrated background in regulated LC-MS bioanalysis project management in a regulated organization (a CRO or a pharmaceutical company) is required.
• The candidate must be well versed with sample preparation, chromatographic separation, and mass spectrometric technology utilized in regulated bioanalysis.
• The candidate should have a strong background in the principles utilized in regulated bioanalysis, including a thorough understanding of GxP regulations, and ICH M10.
• A demonstrated record of accomplishments in cross functional leadership, scientific presentations, time management, and the ability to work in a methodical and organized fashion.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team-based environment.

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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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