Bertrand Schmitt
About Bertrand Schmitt
Bertrand Schmitt is a Senior Manager and Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, with over 12 years of experience in R&D, CMC, and commercial GxP environments.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Bertrand Schmitt is a Senior Manager, CMC Analytical Project Leader, and Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Schmitt focuses on managing CMC strategy, regulatory filings, and method validation and transfer projects. He leads effective matrix analytical support during NDA, MAA, ROW, and PAS filing reviews. Additionally, he plays a critical role in implementing control strategies and analytical change control as needed, and provides input into CMC documents to support regulatory submissions.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Bertrand Schmitt served as Manager, Scientist Global AS&T at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing analytical science and technology functions, as well as contributing to technical writing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. His role also involved identifying potential gaps in scientific, technological, and GMP domains and proposing innovative solutions for the same.
Roles at DEBIOPHARM and Nestle
Schmitt has held various positions, including R&D Analytical Scientist at DEBIOPHARM RESEARCH & MANUFACTURING SA from 2018 to 2019 and R&D Research Assistant at Nestle from 2011 to 2018 and again from 2016 to 2017. During his tenure at these companies, he acquired substantial experience in R&D and analytical sciences, contributing to various research initiatives and supporting commercial GxP environments.
Early Career and Internships
Bertrand Schmitt's career began with internships that helped shape his expertise. He worked as an Associate Scientist intern at Novartis in 2010 and at Philips from 2008 to 2009. He also gained hands-on experience as a Technician intern at Université de Strasbourg's Institut de Science et d'Ingénierie Supramoléculaires in 2006 and at the Institut de Physique et Chimie des Matériaux de Strasbourg in 2003.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Schmitt has an extensive academic background in chemistry, with multiple degrees from Université de Strasbourg and ECPM Ecole européenne de chimie polymères et matériaux de Strasbourg. He earned a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Université de Strasbourg in 2010 after completing a DUT (lab technician degree) from 2003 to 2005 and a Bachelor's degree from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Chemistry from ECPM, obtained from 2006 to 2010.