Location
Princeton, NJ, United States
Posted on
May 05, 2020
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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.
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Translational Pathology is composed of a team of MD pathologists and scientists who are responsible for three general remits. Our pathologists are aligned with Translational Medicine Teams (TMTs) to collaboratively define an optimal translational strategy for pathology biomarker plans. The two IHC labs work together with the pathologists to drive IHC assay development (monoplex/multiplex) in support of both decisional and exploratory efforts. Our collective group in LVL and Cambridge is also key in driving translational research efforts to enable precision immune-oncology, including characterization of IO resistance mechanisms.
Position Summary / Objective
The Translational Pathology Research Lead works as a scientific lead for key Translational-Pathology focused projects. Leads matrix teams across the IHC and pathology teams, collaborating with other groups within Translational Medicine (such as bioinformatics, genomics, precision medicine, and II-ON) and outside of Translational medicine (OAR, GECI, PDLs/Field Medical, and Discovery) to drive scientific innovation and answer important translational questions to inform future clinical trial and biomarker design.
Position Responsibilities
The Pathology Research Lead role is responsible to lead a highly collaborative matrixed team of researchers from various disciplines within the Translational Medicine and Drug Discovery teams to coordinate and drive exploratory clinical research activities forward to provide critical biomarker data.
Drives scientific innovation and/ or new uses for existing technologies. Leads and supports development of clinically scalable novel technologies and methodologies. Initiates activities that contribute to the effectiveness of the lab and department.
Investigates key translational questions by gathering and analyzing relevant information and devising solutions. Makes decisions and influences areas outside of immediate scientific discipline. Foresees hurdles and plans contingencies. Resourceful in solving the unforeseen issues related to immediate and long-term project goals.
Establishes project goals and priorities within the context of ongoing projects. Independently drives, plans, and organizes projects in order to accomplish key goals/milestones and generate quick and impactful results.
Integrates complex multi-disciplinary data and applies strategic thinking to address key translational questions to drive informed decisions.
Coordinates research related to the DSP platform
Serves as liaison between Translational Pathology and Clinical Genetics & Genomics organizations
Integrates research activities at BBRC with LVL/CMB research
Degree Requirements
PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree in Biological Sciences or an Immunology-related field
Experience Requirements
2-5 years' of relevant experience required
Scientific expertise in immuno-oncology (I-O), human immunology, and/or cancer biology with familiarity of immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunoassays, proteomics, and/or clinical genetics and genomics
Experienced scientist with understanding of the drug development process
Exposure to pharmaceutical research environment and working in a matrixed organization
Key Competency Requirements
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively work as part of a larger matrix team across multiple organizations
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and collaborative scientist with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and show the ability to prioritize.
Demonstrated ability to align stakeholders in a highly dynamic matrix organization.
Travel Required
As needed for scientific conferences and internal/academic site visit
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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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