Bristol Myers Squibb's Oncology Thematic Research Center is seeking to discover and develop novel oncology therapeutics for patients with tumors refractory to current therapies. The Senior Scientist will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving translational strategies for oncology assets, enabling the development of transformative cancer therapies for patients.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience designing, executing, and analysing translational biomarker assays and data across multiple technologies (e.g., genomics, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, immunoassays) and sample types in clinical studies.
- Strong scientific acumen and mechanistic understanding of disease biology, with experience contributing to oncology and immuno-oncology drug development.
- PhD or MD/PhD with 2+ years of relevant industry experience in the drug development process, preferred within oncology translational biomarker roles and with solid tumor and immune oncology experience.
- Familiarity with the drug development process and experience collaborating with clinical teams; able to communicate results and contribute to discussions in cross-functional settings.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., CROs, specialty labs).
- 7+ years of academic and / or industry experience (with Bachelor's Degree)
- 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience (with Master's Degree)
Responsibilities
- Design and develop biomarker, pharmacodynamic, and target engagement assays to understand drug mechanism of action and response.
- Perform laboratory-based experiments and data analysis to support clinical oncology studies, using various in vitro oncology and cancer immunology models and assays.
- Interact with project teams and contract laboratories for the design, execution, and oversight of molecular, cellular, and/or in vivo studies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners (CROs, specialty labs) to generate high-quality biomarker data for clinical studies.
- Contribute to translational plans, sample collection strategies, and documentation for early-phase trials.
- Present experimental results and share scientific insights with project teams and stakeholders.
- Proactively provides insight into novel ways to incorporate biomarkers into clinical designs to enable early understanding of emerging drug profiles, as well as input around tumor types and potential impact of biomarkers on internal decision making.
Other
- Highly motivated, engaged, and creative scientist that can thrive in a highly matrixed organization.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
