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Job Description
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.
Job Responsibilities
- 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.
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- 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.
Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 4-6 of relevant industrial experience in process development or hazard evaluation, Master's with 6 - 9 year's experience or Bachelor's with 9 - 12 year's 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.
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Compensation Overview:
New Brunswick - NJ - US: $124,520 - $150,885

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- 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.
Work-life benefits include:
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
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees 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.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a h
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