Scientific Director, Clinical Pathology

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

10d • $238,970 - $289,574 • Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a veterinary Clinical Pathologist to join its established biopharmaceutical organization and collaborative group of pathologists. The position provides scientific interpretation of clinical pathology data from nonclinical development studies and serves as a scientific advisor to the Clinical Pathology laboratory in New Brunswick, while collaborating with functions across Nonclinical Drug Development Sciences (NDDS). The role supports nonclinical safety assessment and regulatory submissions, contributes scientific expertise to development programs, and encourages scientific presentations and publication.

Requirements

• Advanced degree: DVM, with an MS, PhD, or equivalent preferred.
• ACVP board certification in Clinical Pathology, or board eligibility with a solid foundation in industry clinical pathology, toxicology, and related disciplines such as metabolism and pharmacokinetics.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and/or a contract research organization, with substantial responsibility for interpreting clinical pathology data from nonclinical studies.
• Broad experience contributing to product registration activities, regulatory submissions, and supporting dossiers.
• Solid understanding of GLP regulations and their application in an industry clinical pathology laboratory environment.
• Comparative clinical pathology expertise, including interpretation of data from toxicity and/or efficacy studies in diverse nonclinical species.
• Comprehensive knowledge of drug discovery and development, including the biology and pathophysiology of one or more disease target areas.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate, concise regulatory reports.
• Strong scientific problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and integrate diverse data types.
• Experience serving on or leading cross-functional teams, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to align people, resources, and activities with departmental and divisional objectives.
• Scientific leadership capacity to drive issue resolution and influence discovery or development programs.

Nice To Haves

• Potential and ambition to take on an expanded leadership role within the Pathology department or cross-functional project teams in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert scientific interpretation and integration of clinical pathology data from nonclinical development studies.
• Serve as a scientific advisor to the Clinical Pathology laboratory in New Brunswick and collaborate with other NDDS functions.
• Review non-GLP and GLP study protocols and provide input into the design of clinical pathology endpoints and analyses.
• Prepare clear, accurate, scientifically rigorous clinical pathology reports communicating the significance of findings for nonclinical safety assessment and regulatory submissions.
• Serve as an independent clinical pathology scientific reviewer for outsourced toxicology studies.
• Provide expert consultation on unusual or complex clinical pathology findings, including cytology, bone marrow aspirates, urine sediment, and exploratory biomarker selection.
• Participate in multifunctional investigative toxicology teams as needed.
• Collaborate with NDDS colleagues to optimize clinical pathology resource use across BMS sites, as feasible.
• Evaluate and apply new scientific methodologies to meet research and drug-registration needs and resolve toxicity-based issues.
• Foster scientific excellence, open communication, and creativity, while supporting productivity and employee career development.
• Present at scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings.
• Flexible Time Off without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• 11 paid company holidays each year.
• For eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico: 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 may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree