Associate Director, Long-Term Stability Analytical

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Shape the future of a world-class analytical science function

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role at a pivotal moment, as Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Moreton expands its Long-Term Stability portfolio support and transitions into a brand-new, state-of-the-art scientific facility.

 

You’ll play a critical role in shaping the future direction of Regulated Analytical Sciences and Operations (RASO) alongside established leaders in Market Life Stability (MLS) and Analytical Leadership and Testing (ALT). You will have real influence on departmental strategy, capability development and cross‑team resource alignment.

 

If you're a seasoned analytical science leader who thrives on strategic challenge, quality excellence, and building high-performing teams, this role is built for you.

 

Why this role, why now?

You'll report to the Head of Regulated Analytical Sciences and Operations, a team of around 45 scientists, with direct visibility at a leadership level.

 

The function is growing, the facility is new, and the ambition is high.

 

If you want a role where your decisions genuinely matter, your team grows around you, and your expertise shapes a department's future, this is it.

 

What you'll be doing — and why it matters

Lead a growing team and leave a lasting mark

• You'll lead a team of seven staff and contractors, with real scope to grow that team as the LTSS portfolio at Moreton expands.
• You'll develop people's careers, build organisational capability, and create a function that outlasts your first year in the role.

Own the strategy — not just the execution

• You'll set the direction for Long-Term Stability Studies, shaping how late-stage programs are planned, resourced, and delivered. This isn't a delivery-only role.
• You'll sit alongside established leaders in MLS and ALT to influence the broader RASO departmental strategy, meaning your ideas will have real weight.

Drive quality you'll be proud of in an inspection

• You'll ensure stability operations are inspection-ready at all times — owning quality event management, laboratory investigations, CAPA development, and audit readiness across LTS and the wider RASO team.
• Your work directly protects patients and products on a global scale.

Be part of something genuinely new

• You'll be a change agent during the final phase of relocation into a brand-new scientific facility, a once-in-a-career opportunity to help embed best-in-class ways of working from day one.

Make an impact across the whole organisation

• You'll partner closely with Quality, CMC, and external sourcing groups, giving you broad cross-functional visibility and influence that goes well beyond your own team.
• You'll also drive meaningful improvements in digital tools and workflows — LIMS, Empower, ELN, that make life better for everyone in the lab.

Build consistency that scales

• By harmonising LTS operations with the MLS and ALT pillars, you'll enable flexible resourcing and consistent quality standards, a contribution that strengthens the entire function as it grows.

 

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Sciences, or a related field, an advanced degree is a plus
• Significant leadership experience in a GMP stability or regulated analytical environment
• Deep knowledge of ICH stability guidelines, QMS, data integrity, method transfer, and quality investigation workflows
• A proven track record of developing people and building team capability
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the confidence to represent LTS and RASO in inspections, investigations, and senior stakeholder forums
• A quality-first mindset — and the strategic judgement to balance it with operational pragmatism

Additional Information

Bristol Myers Squibb supports flexible working hours and patterns wherever possible, in line with our Flexible Ways of Working approach. However, due to the nature of this role, a significant on‑site presence is required. This is essential to provide effective laboratory oversight, support regulated activities, and lead and grow the on‑site team through hands‑on leadership and coaching. Flexibility can be discussed within these role requirements.

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.

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