Senior Principal Scientist Translational Research

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

The Mechanisms of Cancer Resistance (MoCR) Thematic Research Center (TRC) in Cambridge is one of the fundamental research and early development engines delivering oncology therapeutics to patients. The scientists at this state-of-the-art R&D site focus on novel targets and pathways for tumors that are refractory to current Immuno-Oncology and Oncology therapies and implement our discovery platforms across all of our therapeutic focus areas. We partner closely with colleagues in Translational Medicine, Informatics and Predictive Sciences and Early Clinical Development to generate biomarker and patient enrichment hypotheses to enable efficient decision making in early clinical trials. Ultimately, our goal is to accelerate the translation of scientific knowledge and insights into the next wave of transformational medicines for cancer patients.

We are seeking an individual with translational expertise to join the Translational Research (TR) team within the Mechanisms of Cancer Resistance Thematic Research Center (MoCR TRC) at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Cambridge, MA

This individual will bring diverse scientific expertise, clinical development knowledge and experienced in matrix-based management to advance programs from lead initiating/optimization through IND enabling activities and ultimately to Clinical Proof of Concept. He/she is expected to build the biomarker plan including target engagement and pharmacodynamic (PD) markers, patient enrichment strategies and translate preclinical hypothesis into clinical implementation. This individual may serve as a translational asset lead, accountable/responsible for executing on translational and biomarker strategies and delivering biomarker data for an ongoing clinical program at MoCR.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of high-quality translational and biomarker plans for target engagement, pharmacodynamics, patient enrichment strategy, and rational combination partner selection.
• Utilize in vitro and in vivo platforms e.g. ELISA, IHC, NGS to interrogate target prevalence, mechanism of action for biomarker discovery in early programs and to conduct reverse translational research for clinical programs.
• Ensure biomarker plans meet established program standards (within budget, on schedule, compliance, etc.) and build strategic partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
• Execute, analyze, and communicate clinical biomarker data.
• Review relevant section of clinical development plans, study reports, clinical trial protocols, lab manual and regulatory documents.

Desired Experience

• Ph.D , with 6-8+ years of relevant industry experience in drug discovery and translational drug development, biologics preferred.
• Knowledgeable in oncology and/or immuno-oncology disease area, demonstrate scientific acumen and mechanistic understanding of cancer biology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where speed is paramount
• Demonstrate ability to effectively influence stakeholders in a dynamic, matrixed organization.
• Working knowledge of all functional areas of drug development.
• Experience in managing CRO and/or external collaboration

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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
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