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Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist, Oncology Translational Development


Company : Bristol Myers Squibb


Location : Princeton, NJ


Created : 2025-11-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Description :Develops and executes translational disease strategy in BrCa with deep disease expertiseLeads and oversees execution of disease strategy including but not limited to various aspects of patient selection strategiesServes as scientific expert in generating novel hypotheses for actionable biology based on novel discoveries integrating disease work with literature and deep expertise in BrCa biologyManages cross-functional disease project teams with key interfaces in IT, bioinformatics, data sciences, biostatistics, external collaborators, contractors, other disease strategy leads and asset leadsMaintains relationship with physician scientists for identifying new opportunities and for gaining disease insightsIdentifies needs, gaps and translational disease questions and applies knowledge across all assets in BMS portfolio in the BrCa areaLeads small and large collaborations with academia and industry partners to identify biobanks, clinical trials and existing databases to collate multi-parameter genomic, immune and clinical datasets to mine for novel biomarkers of unmet need patients in conjunction with computational biologists, data scientists and statisticiansCollaborates and guides bioinformatics partners on biological questions to deliver biomarkers and biological understanding from whole transcriptome, whole exome, and/or whole genome data, immune profile and single-cell data to support drug discovery and development in the BrCa spaceManages relationships with key internal stakeholders including Regulatory, Clinical, Commercial, Medical Affairs & Communications and external collaborators to develop translational analysis plans and timelines, communicate analysis resultsRepresents the Solid Tumor Translational Development function at various internal meetings and provide domain knowledge and disease expertise to cross-functional teamsDirects and supports publications in high quality scientific, technical or medical journalsQualifications:PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g. molecular biology, cancer biology, human genetics, immunology)For Sr. Scientist 3+ years post-PhD experience, with demonstrated scientific leadership in integrating, analyzing and interpreting multimodal translational data in an academic and/or industry settingFor Principal Scientist 5+ years post-PhD experience, with demonstrated scientific leadership in integrating, analyzing and interpreting multimodal translational data in an academic and/or industry settingStrong background in human cancer genetics, tumor biology & immunology, genomics/multi-omics with deep understanding of tumor-intrinsic and tumor-extrinsic mechanisms driving cancer development and therapeutic resistanceExtensive knowledge of high-content biomarker platforms and good understanding of the current clinical practice in BrCaAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing and competing priorities and ambiguityStrong team player with the ability to work in cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and collaboration skillsPrior experience with clinical trials preferredStrong track record of high-quality scientific publications in relevant fieldsThe starting compensation for Senior Scientist is a range from $112,000- $140,000, plus incentive cash andstockopportunities(based on eligibility).The starting compensation for Principal is a range from $140,000 - $165,000 plus incentive cash andstockopportunities(based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following:Medical,pharmacy,dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance,supplementalhealthinsurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optionalholidays,GlobalShutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sicktime off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption andsurrogacy reimbursement,fertility/infertilitybenefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks liketuition reimbursement and a recognition program.