Senior Principal Scientist, Neuroscience, Clinical Biomarker, Late Phases, Translational Medicine

About this role

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary Translational Development is part of the Global Research organization in BMS and leads late stage clinical, pharmacological and translational research and development activities for the pipeline and supports late stage portfolio for regulatory, translational development and life cycle management. Translational Development drives strategy across core therapeutic areas at BMS including hematology, oncology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience. This group integrates laboratory science, clinical trial/biomarkers and asset development as well as disease research to maximize the potential of BMS current and future therapeutics. 

Key Responsibilities: • Designs and implements program-specific late development biomarker/translational plans, responsible for aiding in creation of clinical protocols, SAPs, SOWs, lab manual, and interfacing with CRO for execution of services, in conjunction with Biospecimen Operations and Procurement.

• Determines appropriate assays and vendors for clinical biomarkers, and manages outsourcing of biomarker assay development and validation partnering with Translational Sciences colleagues when applicable

• Manages clinical biomarker data delivery and analysis and associated timelines by working with relevant internal functions and CROs

• Prepares and delivers internal and external translational/biomarker presentations

• Maintains timelines for biomarker data related publication through interaction with Medical Communications and Publication team as needed

• Keeps up-to-date on relevant scientific/technical literature in order to applying external knowledge to internal research programs as appropriate and acts as a subject-matter expert within the team to critically evaluate the literature regarding the asset and disease biology

• Works with TM laboratory scientists and academic TLs to address nonclinical translational questions

• Participates in post-hoc biomarker analysis and publication efforts

• Supports regulatory submissions and regulatory interactions as needed

Qualifications & Experience: • PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience with 7+ years of translational medicine experience

• 5+ years of late stage clinical biomarker experience in biotech/pharma

• Recognized expertise in translational biomarkers in neuroscience space

• Experience in late-stage drug development and activities required for and related to clinical trial initiation, maintenance and completion

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experience in interacting with CROs and TLs to manage projects and timelines

• Proven scientific/leadership expertise (working in teams, mentoring people, managing projects)

• Accountable for timelines and deliverables

• Prioritizes risks and implements contingency plans

• Communicates regularly; prepares and delivers presentations within the department, to governance and senior leadership bodies, and externally as requested

• Recognizes cross-functional issues and communicates within the larger organization. Provides expert guidance to multi-disciplinary teams and senior management. Has a track record of delivering results, driving continuous improvements, and building effective cross-functional networks.

• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently

• Accurate and detailed record keeping

• Excellent organizational skills

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We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview:

Brisbane - CA - US: $184,060 - $223,036
Cambridge Crossing: $184,060 - $223,036 
Princeton - NJ - US: $160,060 - $193,949 
San Diego - CA - US: $176,050 - $213,334
 The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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