Oncology Clinical Biomarker Lead, Translational Development (Princeton)

Oncology Clinical Biomarker Lead

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Bristol Myers Squibb has pioneered the development of immuno-oncology therapies and continues to diversify in drug development for the treatment of cancers. Our world-class Translational Development organization is exploring new aspects of tumor and immune biology to create tailored, individualized treatment strategies that will offer the greatest possible benefit to patients. We are looking for experienced translational scientists to help drive improved understanding of disease biology, mechanism of action, and predictive biomarkers in our late-stage clinical oncology portfolio. Ideal candidates will possess a strong scientific background, effective communication skills, and experience working in a matrixed industrial environment.

The Clinical Biomarker Lead role will be responsible for development and execution of translational strategies in solid tumor oncology for assigned programs. Key responsibilities of this role are to act as a lead scientist to implement and deliver on biomarker strategies for clinical programs, develop reports and publications on translational data generated to support asset development and contribute to regulatory submissions. This individual will work on cross-functional project teams to drive execution of translational / biomarker plans working with disease and lab scientists, as well as BMS members from clinical, medical, commercial, regulatory, and diagnostics. Individual will also engage with external academic collaborators / Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). This position can be located in Princeton / LVL, NJ, Summit NJ, or Cambridge, MA.

Professional Skills :

• In-depth understanding of solid tumor oncology with knowledge of current and evolving clinical landscape and competitive scenarios
• Strong scientific background with understanding of clinical, translational, and mechanistic data with proven track record of publications
• Understanding of early or late-stage drug and translational development process; including experience with implementing a biomarker strategy
• Clinical protocol authoring and review of regulatory documents.
• Working knowledge of technological platforms covering biomarker measures including but not limited to genomics, gene expression, immune profiling, and flow cytometry.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience in developing written documents such as primary manuscripts / publications / reviews, scientific presentations and regulatory submissions (INDs / NDAs) with ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts into simple communication points
• Proven scientific / project leadership expertise and experience working in global teams and managing people / projects

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Compensation Overview : Princeton - NJ - US : $186,110 - $225,519

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit careers.bms.com / life-at-bms. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following : Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility / infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role : Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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