Associate Director, Translational Pathology

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

1d•$243,930 - $331,063•Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a board-certified Anatomic Pathologist (MD) to join the Translational Pathology group within the Translational Medicine organization. The Associate Director, Translational Pathology will serve as a pathology expert supporting biomarker development programs, with a primary focus on oncology, while also contributing to translational research, clinical trial enablement, and discovery/experimental pathology activities. The successful candidate will bring deep diagnostic pathology expertise, a strong interest in immunohistochemistry and digital pathology, and the ability to work effectively across scientific disciplines to support precision medicine approaches.

Requirements

MD or foreign equivalent
Current board certification in Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath)
1–4+ years of relevant professional experience
Expertise in disease diagnosis and classification with strong general surgical pathology skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences
Agility and adaptability in a dynamic pharmaceutical development environment
Familiarity with immunology concepts in both oncologic and non-oncologic disease settings
A proactive approach to building strong relationships across disciplines
Ability to work effectively within global teams across cultures and geographies
Leadership in complex initiatives involving continuous improvement and the adoption of new approaches and technologies
Comfort operating independently in ambiguous and evolving situations
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in addressing complex scientific and operational challenges
Ability to positively influence team direction and contribute to overall group strategy
Strong focus on execution, prioritization, and advancing programs in alignment with company goals
Ability to represent pathology effectively across diverse audiences by tailoring content and communication appropriately
Strong commitment to teamwork and to advancing the development pipeline

Nice To Haves

1+ years of independent clinical practice experience
Subspecialty expertise in neoplastic and medical lung pathology and/or genitourinary (GU) pathology
Experience in discovery pathology, experimental pathology, and/or analysis of preclinical models
Experience supporting CAP/CLIA laboratory operations, assay development, and clinical trials
Experience working with IHC technicians and scientists to optimize and validate monoplex and multiplex IHC and ISH assays
Experience in digital pathology algorithm design, optimization, and validation
Experience with data analysis tools and informatics pipelines in R and/or Python
Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
Additional advanced training or degree, such as an MPH or PhD in a related field
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across scientific and cross-functional audiences

Responsibilities

Provide pathology expertise in the diagnosis and classification of disease in support of biomarker and translational pathology programs
Support dedicated discovery, translational and experimental pathology efforts through the evaluation and interpretation of preclinical models, including assessment of disease biology, target biology, and treatment-related effects
Contribute to biomarker development strategies, particularly in oncology, with an interest in supporting clinical trial enablement
Apply working knowledge of immunohistochemistry and digital pathology tools to support assay and algorithm development
Partner with data scientists and cross-functional leaders to integrate findings across diagnostic platforms and inform program strategy
Support internal CAP/CLIA laboratory activities, assay development, and clinical trial-related pathology efforts
Collaborate with colleagues across early- and late-stage development within a matrixed environment
Interact with external partners, including academic key opinion leaders and contract research organizations (CROs)
Contribute to the advancement of precision medicine strategies across multiple therapeutic areas

Benefits

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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