Executive Director Discovery Toxicology
Executive Director Discovery Toxicology
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Challenging. Meaningful. Lifechanging. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here uniquely interesting work happens every day in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. Youll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope alongside highachieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: Title: Executive Director Discovery Toxicology
Responsibilities:
Manage and lead a department of approximately 40 people including Ph.D and DVM Ph.D scientists and research associates (BS or MS training). Ensure effective career development plans in place for all department personnel
Lead scientific efforts to provide target and molecular hazard identification and risk assessments for target and program issues identified in discovery research
Advance toxicology research efforts including technology development as needed to develop screening strategies and/or refined risk assessments for toxicologyrelated issues
Integrate across scientific disciplines of the Pharmaceutical Candidate Optimization (PCO) organization (metabolism pharmacokinetics pharmaceutics and bioanalytical) to enable and develop broadbased strategies to advance programs into development.
Represent Discovery Toxicology in portfolio strategy and governance meetings with ability to communicate to Discovery and Development leadership on potential liabilities and mitigation strategies
Interface and collaborate with the Nonclinical Safety Department (Development) to ensure effective transitions from discovery into development
Skills Required:
Strong background in toxicology and related fields with emphasis on basic and applied toxicology research in drug discovery
Outstanding problem solving skills with proven ability to integrate across disciplines and focus on critical path to address issues and identify mitigation strategies
Highly effective written and oral communication skills; ability to address technical issues with clarity and precision
Strong interpersonal skills to enable an engaged active research department and commitment to talent development across all levels of the department.
Leadership acumen encompassing demonstrated ability to 1 think strategically to proactively advance new or novel approaches; 2 develop and build effective relationships with staff peers and senior leaders; 3 make clear decisions and 4 adjust to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas or ways of working.
Education/Experience:
Ph.D in Toxicology or DVM Ph.D in Veterinary Pathology with 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical research especially focused on drug discovery activities
Experience leading scientific teams that advance research efforts informing discovery of novel drug targets and candidates
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt 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 Lifechanging 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 a supportive culture promoting global participation 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.
Onsite Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes siteessential sitebydesign fieldbased and remotebydesign jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Siteessential roles require 100 of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Sitebydesign 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 fieldbased and remotebydesign 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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BMS cares about your wellbeing and the wellbeing of our staff customers patients and communities. As a result the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid19 and keep up to date with Covid19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
