Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology

Bristol Myers Squibb • Cambridge, MA

2d • $128,380 - $155,571 • Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join the In Vivo Pharmacology group supporting Oncology and Immunology discovery programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of preclinical in vivo studies to evaluate novel therapeutic candidates. This position requires a strong scientific background in pharmacology, immunology, and/or oncology, as well as the ability to independently drive experimental strategies and collaborate within multidisciplinary discovery teams to advance programs from target validation through candidate selection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience
• Master’s Degree and 3+ years of academic and / or industry experience
• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences with no experience necessary
• PhD in Pharmacology, Immunology, Oncology, Cell Biology, or a related life science discipline; or MS with 3+ years, or BS with 5+ years of relevant industry experience in in vivo pharmacology.
• Strong scientific expertise in preclinical in vivo pharmacology required.
• Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and interpreting studies in oncology and/or immunology disease models required.
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling, dosing techniques, and biological sample collection required.
• Experience with tumor models, immune-mediated disease models, or both required.
• Proficiency with IVIS imaging and associated data analysis required.
• Strong understanding of experimental design, statistics, and data interpretation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and scientific curiosity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present scientific findings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in biotech or pharmaceutical R&D desired.
• Experience working in matrixed, cross-functional teams desired.
• Familiarity with imaging techniques, biomarkers, or molecular assays desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and interpret in vivo studies in murine models of cancer and immune-mediated diseases.
• Perform and oversee in vivo studies, including compound administration, disease induction, tumor implantation, immune cell transfers, longitudinal sampling, and animal monitoring.
• Develop experimental strategies to evaluate pharmacodynamic, efficacy, mechanism-of-action, and combination therapy hypotheses.
• Independently operate and apply imaging technologies, including IVIS, to support efficacy and mechanistic studies.
• Troubleshoot technical and scientific challenges and develop solutions to improve study outcomes.
• Contribute to the optimization and development of novel in vivo models and experimental workflows.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets using GraphPad Prism, Excel, and other data analysis tools.
• Integrate in vivo, pharmacodynamic, biomarker, and mechanistic data to generate actionable scientific insights.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation.
• Prepare and present study results, scientific reports, and project updates to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Contribute to scientific publications, technical reports, presentations, and regulatory documentation as appropriate.
• Serve as an in vivo pharmacology representative on Oncology and Immunology project teams.
• Partner with external collaborators and contract research organizations (CROs) to support study execution and data interpretation.
• Contribute scientific insights to project strategy, portfolio discussions, and candidate advancement decisions.
• Ensure compliance with BMS policies, IACUC regulations, and animal welfare standards.
• Maintain lab supplies, equipment, and study materials.
• Participate in continuous improvement of in vivo models and workflows.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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