Director, Precision Medicine

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

1d • $217,960 - $295,806

About The Position

The Director, Precision Medicine provides strategic leadership for the development and delivery of diagnostic products supporting BMS Precision Medicine therapeutic assets. The role oversees diagnostic development, validation, and companion diagnostic (CDx) delivery to support patient selection and commercial success, and aligns diagnostic strategies with organizational goals. Expertise in immunohistochemistry and pathology assay development is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Advanced technical degree, such as an MSc or PhD.
• 5–7 years of experience in assay and IVD development, including analytical validation, clinical development, manufacturing, regulatory submission in the United States and globally, and commercialization of diagnostics.
• Broad working knowledge of biomarker and IVD platforms.
• Demonstrated matrix leadership skills and ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines, internally and externally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience with oncology biomarkers.
• Experience in diagnostic business development.
• Laboratory medicine certification, such as ASCP.
• Expertise in immunohistochemistry and pathology assay development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Precision Medicine initiatives on asset development, brand, and translational medicine teams where companion or other in vitro diagnostic (IVD) development is strategic.
• Develop and execute Precision Medicine strategies for IVD programs, including immunohistochemistry, immunoassay, PCR, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) for tissue- and blood-based diagnostics, incorporating bioinformatics approaches.
• Chair Precision Medicine matrix sub-teams, integrating diagnostic biomarkers into exploratory, clinical, regulatory, and medical/commercial strategies to maximize asset value.
• Provide strategic direction for diagnostic business development, including search, evaluation, and transactions for diagnostic partnerships.
• Coordinate internal development and brand teams with external diagnostic partners to deliver technical development, validation, clinical validation, and regulatory milestones.
• Participate in commercial planning and medical strategy related to diagnostic products.
• Serve as an internal and external Precision Medicine subject matter expert, representing BMS to health authorities, medical customers, and at scientific meetings.
• Acquire and disseminate precision medicine knowledge to support organizational learning and capability building.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, and 11 paid company holidays annually.
• Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval, 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, additional time-off benefits may include paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• May be eligible for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director