Principal Safety Scientist

Principal Safety Scientist

The primary responsibility of the Principal Safety Scientist is to conduct safety studies and evaluations that support internal and external process development and scale-up activities. The individual will collaborate with external testing laboratories and oversee the work conducted by vendor process safety testing groups.

• The Principal Safety Scientist is responsible for conducting hazard evaluations of processes involved in the manufacture of strategic materials, chemical intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and addressing dust hazards associated with excipient blends and other BMS materials. This work is carried out through experimentation, data collection, and interpretation. The scientist collaborates extensively across teams to identify potential safety issues and guide process design toward intrinsic safety.
• Results from evaluations and studies are organized and communicated both orally and in writing to various groups and management levels within BMS, as well as to external partners.
• The scientist utilizes a diverse range of instruments and techniques to support process research and development. All safety evaluation tests are conducted following standardized procedures, with customization as necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Within a team environment, the individual takes initiative in problem solving, facilitates collaboration, and leads through generating ideas and evaluating potential outcomes of various project directions. Solutions based on literature are employed as appropriate.
• The role includes coordinating safety testing efforts among internal and external laboratories, including vendor safety testing labs, to support the introduction of processes into a global integrated development and manufacturing network.
• A testing strategy is developed and implemented to support chemical registrations, such as REACH, across different regions worldwide.
• The scientist manages multiple projects and activities simultaneously, ensuring adherence to established priorities and effectively managing project prioritization as required.

• PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 4-6 years of relevant industrial experience in process development or hazard evaluation, Master’s with 6-9 years experience, or Bachelor’s with 9-12 years experience.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Strong technical skills in chemistry, chemical processing equipment, and calorimeters are desired. Prior experience in safety testing, hazard evaluation, plant operations, process development and scale-up, as well as clinical material manufacturing is also preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, verbal and written communication skills, and the capacity to manage multiple assignments effectively are essential.
• The candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

New Brunswick - NJ - US: $124,520 - $150,885

The starting compensation range is for a full‑time employee on an FTE basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The final individual compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience.

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees).
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non‑Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Additional time off may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

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