Bristol Myers Squibb - Graduate Analytical Strategy Operations Programme

Start Date: 13th September 2023 Location: Moreton

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. In 2019, Bristol Myers Squibb acquired Celgene; we combine the reach and resources of an established pharmaceutical company and the agility of a biotech to create a global leading biopharma company powered by talented individuals who drive scientific innovation.

Our Graduate Programme:

If you have an undergraduate or post-graduate degree gained either in 2021, 2022, or 2023, consider our graduate programmes. Get ready to learn, grow and share ideas that can bring hope to patients battling diseases. Our graduate offering is a major step towards a career you’ll find fulfilling, both professionally and personally. Our one-year and two-year programmes are designed to ensure you gain valuable industry and functional experience, work on challenging assignments, and network with our remarkable Bristol Myers Squibb employees, whilst learning about our company.

You possess a unique and fresh perspective with a passion for excellence. See just how far your talent will take you. Put your qualification to work at Bristol Myers Squibb where your skills and education can help patients prevail over serious diseases.

The Role:

The role is in the analytical strategy and operations (ASO) laboratories at Moreton where you will perform regulated testing on drugs in pre-commercial development to ensure they meet required chemical and physical quality attributes before onward use in clinical trials. In the role you will gain understanding of how analytical functions in BMS integrate into the drug development journey. Additionally, there are opportunities to rotate into other departments e.g. chemical and process development and drug product development.

The Team:

ASO Supports the analytical testing requirements of pharmaceutical materials at the clinical stage. We ensure new drugs in the pipeline are tested according to established specifications and validated methods. Our role includes stability testing to generate data determining product shelf life. We are a vibrant team of 30 scientists working on a range of analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, LC-MS, Titration, and Dissolution. The team works closely with corresponding departments and colleagues based in the USA and with various partners around the globe.

What Will You Learn?

You will learn about end-to-end drug development and how analytical functions are integral in the success of medicine development. Within ASO you will learn how to work in a GMP (regulated) laboratory to prepare and analyse drug product and drug substance samples, including how to validate the methods used for the testing. While your role is primarily analytical facing, you will interact with and learn about other critical functional areas such as clinical supplies operations, quality assurance and regulatory.

What Do You Need To Apply?

Required: Degree (BSc or equivalent) with significant chemistry and/or analytical chemistry content; hands-on laboratory experience with ability to plan and execute scientific work and communicate effectively.

Preferential: Higher degree such as MSc, MChem, MPharm; Industry experience within a pharmaceutical or scientific environment; An understanding of safe laboratory working practices.

How To Apply?

• Use the links on each position to apply. You will have to submit your CV, as well as a pitch where you talk about how you resonate with ONE of our Values (Passion, Innovation, Urgency, Accountability, Inclusion and Integrity).

• You can submit the pitch in a video, audio or written format. The video or audio should not be longer than 1:30 minutes, and the written essay should not be longer than 300 words.

• You can only apply to one position. In case you apply to more than one, your application will not be considered.

• You can apply until the 6th March 2023.

Sound like you? Click 'Apply Now' to progress your application directly with BMS but be quick, this role closes on 6th March 2023 and we wouldn't want you to miss out.