Scientist/Sr. Scientist, Translational Development

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Scientist/Senior Scientist, Translational Development

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health.  We value our passion for patients, quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries - and growing - we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture.

BMS R&D is at a critical and exciting phase of development. As it expands and integrates its portfolio including small molecules, biologics and cell therapies, there is an opportunity for a dynamic and resourceful individual to lead a team of innovative laboratory scientists that are addressing scientific questions in support of programs managed by the Translational Medicine group at our site in Summit, NJ. 

Translational Development at BMS 

Translational Development is part of the Global Research organization in BMS and leads late stage clinical, pharmacological and translational research and development activities for the pipeline and supports late stage portfolio for regulatory, translational development and life cycle management. Translational Development drives strategy across core therapeutic areas at BMS including hematology, oncology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience. This group integrates laboratory science, clinical trial/biomarkers and asset development as well as disease research to maximize the potential of BMS current and future therapeutics. 

Summary

Reporting to DirectorTranslational Development, the incumbent will be part of the translational group based in Cambridge, MA and will manage the scientific and preclinical laboratory component of multiple late stage programs (phase 2 and beyond). Key responsibilities of this role are to lead from the bench supporting programs through mechanism of action-based studies, differentiation from standard of care molecules, combination rationale and resistance mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Performs preclinical/laboratory studies involving late stage BMS assets to support annual goals and objectives for the Translational Medicine research group
• Responsible for delivering data in support of translational strategies including biomarkers, patient selection hypotheses, dose and schedule, combination strategies, resistance mechanisms and differentiation
• Interfaces with other research scientists within and outside of Translational Development to ensure seamless flow of information.
• May contribute to external preclinical collaborations across the clinical asset pipeline
• Accurately maintain written reports and present results in an organized and timely manner.
• Communicate effectively, foster teamwork and contribute to project strategy discussions.

Qualifications

• For Scientist level, PhD with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• For Senior Scientist level, PhD with at least 4 years of relevant work experience

• For both levels, experience including drug development in an industry setting, especially hematology oncology and/or neuroscience is a plus.
• Excellent publication record in high tier scientific journals and strong research track record in academic or industry setting, leading innovative efforts within the laboratory setting to achieve defined goals and support clinical development

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