Senior Scientist, Translational Research (Pre-Clinical studies)
- Employer
- Bristol Myers Squibb Company
- Location
- Seattle, WA, United States
- Start date
- Sep 24, 2020
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
We are searching for a Senior Scientist to join our Immuno-Oncology and Cellular Therapy late-stage translational research team to work on furthering our pre-clinical understanding of clinical-stage cellular therapy assets. The successful candidate will contribute to mechanism of action and drug combination studies, biomarker identification, and generation of data that supports patient stratification, indication selection, and the pharmacodynamic evaluation of drugs in the clinical setting. Expertise in developing and executing pre-clinical in vitro and in vivo studies and strong knowledge in T cell biology and immunology is required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead focused research projects to support cellular therapy programs
- Develop new concepts and mechanism of action hypotheses identifying distinguishing characteristic of BMS IO and cell therapy agents alone and in combination with other therapies by utilizing translational medicine-based approaches
- Represent late stage research on project study teams
- Actively participate in the development, design and optimization of immune cell assays
- Coordinate external collaborations and/or contract research laboratory services
- Manage one or more scientists and research associates
- Participate in Immuno-oncology team meetings to present data and provide analysis
- Contribute to the writing of non-clinical pharmacology study reports, invention disclosures, investigator brochures, IND applications, regulatory annual reports, and other regulatory documents when appropriate
Qualifications:
- Degree in immunology, tumor biology or molecular or cellular biology, Ph.D. degree with at least 3 years of successful post-doctoral experience, plus a minimum of 6 years successful experience as a scientist preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry setting
- Knowledge and experience in cellular therapy or T cell biology strongly preferred
- Ability to multitask, independently organize time and plan specifics of work
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated in a team environment
- Ability to work in a matrixed and highly collaborative environment
- Familiarity with data management tools and software for analyzing data sets from various assay formats.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and implement creative solutions
Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe in the power of science to address some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our focus on these unmet needs comes during a remarkable time, when unprecedented scientific breakthroughs are advancing the treatment of disease as never before in human history.
We work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. Each day, our employees around the world work together for patients – they are at the center of everything we do. They inspire us. They are the reason we come to work each day.
We combine the agility of a biotech with the reach and resources of an established pharmaceutical company to create a global leading biopharma company powered by talented individuals who drive scientific innovation.
- Website
- http://www.bms.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-332-2056
- Location
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430 E. 29th St
14th Floor
New York
New York
10016
United States
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