Scientist, Radiopharmaceutical Development & CMC

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Rayze Bio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. Rayze Bio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors and aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to support development and optimisation of radiopharmaceutical drug products and radioisotopes. This role is critical to advancing our pre‑clinical development, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) strategy and ensuring successful technology transfer to clinical and commercial manufacturing sites.

• Design, plan and execute scientific experiments for pre‑clinical development of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Drive and support CMC process development and optimisation for clinical drug products, including formulation lock and robust process definition, ensuring scalability and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Technology transfer of drug products and API from pre‑clinical stage to clinical manufacturing.
• Support lifecycle management of radiopharmaceuticals from IND to commercial approval.
• Interpret complex experimental data, draw scientifically rigorous conclusions, and communicate findings in technical reports, regulatory documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and author technical reports and source documents to support regulatory filing.
• Review and author CMC sections for IND/NDA for FDA submissions and support regulatory filing in other jurisdictions (e.g., EMA, Health Canada).
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Clinical, and R&D teams to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Travel up to 20% of the time.

• Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field, with requisite industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience in drug development, manufacturing, CMC or related fields in a pharmaceutical industry, preferably radiopharmaceuticals.

• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA/EMA regulations, and ICH guidelines.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent project management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

Working in a laboratory environment, the employee must use protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses while handling radioactive materials. The employee frequently sits, reaches with hands and arms, talks or hears, and occasionally lifts or moves up to 15 pounds.

Indianapolis – Rayze Bio – IN: $96,148 – $116,508 per year. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Well‑being Support: BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• 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:
  Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays (applicable to U.S. employees).
• Vacation and Holiday Entitlements:
  New hires receive paid vacation and national holidays, with additional optional holidays depending on location.
• Additional Time Off:
  Unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs.
• Global Shutdown:
  Employees may take an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.

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