Executive Director Immunology and Cardiovascular Research

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The Immunology and Cardiovascular Thematic Research Center (ICV TRC) at BMS is one of the fundamental Research units delivering therapeutics to patients. Our mission is to create transformative medicines of tomorrow based on the cutting-edge science of today. We leverage BMS’s internal invention engine that includes industry-leading expertise in small molecule chemistry, protein biotherapeutics, cell therapy, protein degradation, nucleic acids, and other therapeutic modalities.

Position Summary

We seek a talented senior scientific leader to combine expert knowledge in immunology and cardiovascular disease and drug discovery to contribute to our departmental leadership, evolution, and portfolio.

The candidate will help drive our early discovery portfolio of innovative internal programs and external strategic alliances that aim to combine cutting edge drug discovery approaches with a growing understanding of mechanisms of immune reset, tissue repair, and cardio-specific delivery. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop strategies for discovery within the ICV TRC and across BMS expertise in high throughput biology, chemistry, and computational sciences. The candidate will also participate in the evaluation of external opportunities in the areas of immunology and cardiovascular biology and lead the development and management of an external collaborations with projects ranging from early target discovery to IND submission.

As part of the Discovery Biology Group within the Immunology and Cardiovascular Thematic Research Center (ICV TRC) the successful candidate will have responsibilities for new target identification efforts and discovery programs from target validation, lead optimization and into clinical development.   

The successful candidate will be an important leader of immunology and cardiovascular Discovery Biology group, located in Lawrenceville NJ and Cambridge MA. The ICV TRC is a highly collaborative department, working across our locations with many colleagues throughout the Research and Development organization. The successful candidate will also have the demonstrated ability to interface with external groups, including CROs and both academic and industrial collaborators to delivery on a pipeline of new target molecules. The position offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference in lives of patients and interact with the broader scientific community. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to publish their work and to present at external meetings and conferences.

Position Responsibilities

In the role as Executive Director within the Immunology and Cardiovascular TRC, the ideal candidate:

• Applies leading-edge knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, and techniques to lead highly complex projects involving multi-disciplinary groups and external organizations

• Is recognized as an influential authority across the company and in the external community and is a known subject matter expert in drug discovery that provides strategic and functional guidance in immunology and cardiovascular diseases and drug development

• Recognizes and champions drug discovery programs and initiatives to support strategic research goals and direction across multiple disciplines

• Recommends expansion or curtailment of projects and programs on the basis of experimental results or scientific information

• Delivers results that have an impact on company performance strategically, financially, and operationally

• Is a proven leader whose expertise is sought after by the external community

• Acts as a role model for a culture of responsible risk-taking and curiosity

• Encourages a