Samantha Holmes
Associate Director, Regulatory Project Management, Global Regulatory Sciences (GRS)
Samantha collaborates with global regulatory leads, program management & stakeholders to design, de-risk & optimize regulatory submissions (INDs, NDAs, MAAs). She implements submission strategies, oversees medical writing & ensures visibility across programs.
“Our teams have become our work families so as much as we are trying to see if you are a good fit for us, make sure to ask yourself if we are a good fit for you.”
- Tell us more about your job. What are you responsible for in your role, and how does your work impact the company?
- I have my hand in a little bit of everything. On any given day, I could be preparing, planning, and aligning on timelines for an ongoing or upcoming deliverable at one moment and then involved with nonclinical documents and writing with the discovery teams the next. I aim to find efficiencies, communicate lessons learned, and increase the amount of information sharing between teams. I am able to see how drug candidates are brought through the pipeline, through the development of INDs and clinical trials, and all the way through the execution of marketing applications. As a result, I am able to work with many different departments on a daily basis across different indications.
- What attracted you to work at Blueprint Medicines? How did you know it would be a good match?
- I first joined Blueprint Medicines as a summer intern in the biology department, where I was able to complete work in the lab every day. The overall experience and people were great, which made it even more exciting when I returned the next summer as a regulatory intern based on interests that peaked from my masters program, and I became a full-time contractor. The team was and continues to be supportive, resourceful, balanced, and knowledgeable. People here at Blueprint are just genuine and have a can-do attitude. There is never a dull moment and it has been incredible to be exposed to so many experiences, considering that I am still early in my career. Other than the innovative approaches and great people, the sense of urgency and trust among everyone is another reason why I knew this was the place to be.
- Tell us about when you’ve felt most proud of your work or colleagues.
- One distinct memory I have when I felt pride and excitement was when we received our first NDA approval letter. The amount of time, hard work, and dedication that went into the application and all other relevant activities was tremendous, and it paid off! People were high-fiving and cheering throughout the hallways. Not only was this a milestone for the company and for our patients, our team also paved the way for future submissions.
- What do you value most about your company’s or team’s culture? What sets it apart from other places you’ve worked?
- Blueprint has had and continues to have a great culture where hard work and fun is balanced. With such a fast-paced environment, it is nice to unwind with colleagues. We actually have a team called the Fun Team, which plans all our social events like trivia, company outings, happy hours, chili cook offs, and more. It is an awesome way to engage everyone in the company, regardless if they are field-based or remote, and to bring everyone together. We also celebrate Core Values week, in which each day represents a different company core value with a relevant activity. But the patient visits are always my favorite as you can see first-hand the impact you are making to patients’ lives. Blueprint is unique in the sense that the small biotech feeling has remained even as the company grows. It is also refreshing that everyone, no matter their level, is open and welcoming. You can literally have a conversation with anyone who passes you in the hallway.
- What kinds of learning and development opportunities does your company offer? How have you grown in your career during your time there?
- Blueprint values learning and development and provides numerous platforms and resources to help employees continue growing. One example is our mentor/mentee program, where colleagues sign up and are paired with another colleague from another department based on their common interests. This has been a great experience, as I have learned about other areas of the company and gained insight into what others’ day-to-day activities look like. It makes you appreciate all the moving parts needed to discover, develop, and market a drug to patients who need it. Additionally, Blueprint hosts Lunch and Learns where different topics are presented and discussed. More informal learning and development just comes from my manager and team. By being exposed to different programs and submissions, I am able to see how different members of my team approach certain topics or strategies. I really value these experiences as they are real-time examples and perspectives.
- What advice do you have for someone applying to jobs at your company?
- Be yourself! Blueprint has prided itself on hiring intelligent, experienced, and well-balanced people. Our teams have become our work families so as much as we are trying to see if you are a good fit for us, make sure to ask yourself if we are a good fit for you. We want to know what you can bring to the table, both professionally and personality-wise, so come prepared with questions, do your research on the company and it’s pipeline, be able to explain different experiences in detail, and keep it natural.
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Carla Brooks
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Andrew Kim
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Greg Veneziano
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