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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: Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center is one of BMSs differentiated research platforms delivering innovative therapies to patients. Our mission is to drive leadership in the use of cellular therapies to harness the power of the immune system in treating hematologic malignancies solid cancers and autoimmune disease. More specifically our discovery and translational scientists are focused on developing next-generation engineered cell-based therapies. The team is committed to discovering and developing transformative therapies that harness the power of the immune system to improve patient outcomes.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly collaborative and detail-oriented scientist with deep expertise in immunology molecular/cell biology virology and/or cell therapy research. In this role you will lead routine and event-driven safety testing to evaluate risks associated with gene-modified CAR T products in accordance with study protocols and regulatory guidelines.
The scope includes early- and late-stage clinical programs as well as post-marketing settings. You will with internal and external stakeholders across multiple assets and platforms. Responsibilities also include providing operational oversight of sample and case tracking and follow-up optimizing testing strategies and assay services performing data analysis interpretation data management and reporting and supporting responses to regulatory inquiries.
Position Responsibilities:
In the role as a Principal Scientist within Translational Research the ideal candidate will:
Execute cell therapy safety testing across assets in alignment with translational strategy clinical development plan and medical affair objectives.
Communicate testing strategy cumulated data and milestones to cross-functional stakeholders and engage with technical scientific medical/clinical patient safety and operational experts to align revise and incorporate testing plans.
Track details associated with patient safety events on sample collection and testing for clinical and commercial settings to ensure timely testing and data delivery.
Streamline testing processes and optimize assay services across; drive process improvement with cross-functional dialogue and operational engagement.
Critically review analyze and interpret safety test data lead communication and reporting go internal and external stakeholders in clinical and commercial settings.
Participate in reporting safety testing data in regulatory documents and contribute to responses to inquiries from health authorities and health care professionals.
Build partnerships in a matrix environment influence project strategies and provide expertise in data analysis reporting and interpretation.
Must be able to set and understand priorities in a fast-paced matrixed environment must be a team player with a collaborative spirit and work style and capable of building and maintaining networks within and outside the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
8 years of academic and / or industry experience
Or
Masters Degree
6 years of academic and / or industry experience
Or
Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in Life Sciences
4 of academic and / or industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. with 7 years of combined postdoc training clinical research and industry or biotech experience with expertise in immunology molecular/cell biology virology and/or cell therapy research.
Exceptional communication interpersonal and scientific writing skills with proven ability to work collaboratively and adaptively in a highly matrixed environment and under tight timelines.
Highly organized detail-oriented and scientific driven with meticulous attention to data tracking and data management.
Solid understanding of regulatory framework and requirements including experience in drafting and reviewing regulatory documents and developing translational strategies.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with internal and cross-functional stakeholders; CRO experience and knowledge of CLIA/GCLP practices are a plus.
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Compensation Overview:
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 employees 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 offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
Health Coverage: Medical pharmacy dental and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account BMS Living Life Better and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan short- and long-term disability life insurance accident insurance supplemental health insurance business travel protection personal liability protection identity theft benefit legal support and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited with manager approval 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix AZ Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix AZ Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt Non-Exempt Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval 11 national holidays and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility* additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time up to 2 paid volunteer days per year summer hours flexibility leaves of absence for medical personal parental caregiver bereavement and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours depending on the nature of their work and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
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