Principal Scientist Medicinal Chemistry

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Medicinal Chemist – Principal Scientist

We are seeking exceptionally talented and highly motivated synthetic/medicinal chemists who are passionate about joining our fast-paced medicinal chemistry group in the pursuit of discovering innovative therapies. The successful candidate will co-lead an early drug discovery team and manage matrixed project teams charged with delivering drug candidates. The candidate will be an expert in the field of organic synthesis and have hands on experience with a wide range of modern synthetic transformations. She/he will contribute to programs by setting strategies, priorities, and driving critical path drug discovery objectives. The candidate will have demonstrated an independent ability in designing and executing on synthetic routes to target molecules, demonstrate a hypothesis driven troubleshooting approach and analytical data interpretation. Knowledge in E3 ligase and UPS biology and chemistry a plus as protein homeostasis at BMS is one of the fundamental research engines delivering therapeutics to patients. Not being bound by therapeutic modality creates a very dynamic, exciting and creative environment where the successful chemist will interface with an excellent team of scientists in biology, biochemistry, structural biology, computational biology and translational development.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree and 8+ years of academic/industry experience

or

• M.S. degree with 6+ years of academic/industry experience

or

• Ph.D. degree with 4+ years of academic/industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 4+ years of industry relevant experience.
• M.S. degree with 6+or a B. S. degree with 8+ years of external research experience.
• Track record of innovation and impact on programs documented through co-inventorship on issued patents and authorship of publications in peer-reviewed journals (may include both successful advances and smart terminations).
• High level of creativity and productivity with strong synthetic problem-solving skills, synthetic methods, and reaction mechanisms are required.
• Committed to experimental work – skilled in multi-step synthesis, purification, and state-of-the-art techniques for characterization of organic compounds.
• Strong skills in gathering, documenting, and analyzing information from competitive sources such as patents and meetings and using this information to guide program strategy.

• Experience with supervising associate level scientists to high levels of productivity, whilst improving the skills and knowledge of direct reports through mentorship.
• Broad knowledge of the drug discovery and development process.
• A naturally collaborative style as necessary to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly integrated team environment.
• Highly collaborative, self-motivated, team-oriented individual, with good computer skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated ability to write peer reviewed quality work or invention disclosures for patent applications, and able to present the rationale, key data, issues and accomplishments department wide.

Fit with BMS Culture and Values

• Diversity, inclusion and integrity
• Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
• Solutions and results-oriented focus
• Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view

For California Sites - The starting compensation for this job is a range from $121,000 - $167,200, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided based on demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

COVID-19 Information
To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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