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Position Summary

Chemical Process Development (CPD) is a world-leading chemical development organization, located within GPS-Product Development, working to rapidly bring innovative medicines to patients. The Analytical function is seeking an innovative, impactful, and highly talented NMR spectroscopy specialist to join our Isolation and Structure Elucidation (ISE) team in New Brunswick, NJ. This individual will apply their NMR expertise to problem-solve a variety of pharmaceutical challenges and provide unambiguous structural elucidation of small molecules. Cross-functional collaboration and a mind-set of innovation and growth is critical. Our department offers excellent opportunities to those who want to learn and grow their career while continuing to develop our shared culture of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Impact the BMS development and commercial portfolio

• Influence process and formulation development for small molecule and biologic therapeutics

• Continued technical development through the application of high-field NMR for the structure characterization of both known and unknown synthetic chemical entities

• Be part of a collaborative team of highly skilled chemists to solve chemical structures using 1D and 2D multinuclear, solution-state NMR techniques on state-of-the-art, high-field NMRs (400-700 MHz) equipped with conventional and cryoprobe technology

• Expand their technical knowledge and structure elucidation skills using high resolution MS and MS/MS

• The successful candidate will also:

• Utilize semi-preparative chromatography to isolate impurities and degradants from synthetic products and solve their chemical structures by 1&2D NMR and high-resolution MS

• Provide focused written communication and oral presentations that highlight the impact and innovation of their work

• Have a passion for solving challenging structure elucidation problems

• Influence scientists and initiatives that improve efficiency, productivity, and evolution of the team’s structure elucidation capabilities

• Collaborate with other subject matter experts by routinely engaging in active scientific discussions

• Deliver high quality data within timelines to continually develop project knowledge, meet project goals, and enable capabilities within the department

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in organic, analytical, natural products chemistry, or a related discipline with 3-10 years of post-graduate, industrial or academic experience
• Solid understanding and application of NMR theory to solve chemical structures and interactions of small molecules
• Proficient in the interpretation of multinuclear 1D and 2D NMR data
• An in-depth knowledge of organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms is highly desired
• Experience with troubleshooting NMR hardware and software (Bruker preferred) including magnets, consoles, conventional and cryo-probes, autosamplers and workstations (Windows and Linux) is also highly desired
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, problem solving ability and leadership skills
• Familiarity with semi-preparative isolation, LC-HRMS, MS/MS, biologics NMR, and other spectroscopic and chromatographic methods is a plus

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, fibrosis and neuroscience. Our employees work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.