Senior Manager Data Scientist

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

7h•$145,320 - $176,100

About The Position

Senior Manager – Biomarker Data Scientist This is a new position . You will join a new cutting-edge Drug Development Data Science and Biomarker team to advance the global drug development process. We are looking for candidates with strong computational, statistical, and biological capabilities with a demonstrated track record of translating complex data into testable hypotheses and experience modeling multimodal (clinical, omics, real-world data) using the classical ML and Deep Learning algorithms. We are looking for hands-on state-of-the-art practitioners. What you’ll do:

Requirements

Ph.D. in a relevant quantitative field (i.e. Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, etc.) and 1+ years of academic/industry experience or Master’s Degree in a relevant quantitative field and 3+ years of industry experience
Strong experience in the analysis of data generated by one or more -omics or molecular assays is required
Knowledge of molecular biology, understanding of disease pathways are preferred
Strong experience in biomarker data analysis with data generated from clinical trials, or electronic health records
Experience in modeling methods particularly in their application to pharma R&D
Experience in the application of AI/ML, and proficient in SQL, Python, and R and cloud platforms
Experience developing statistical and machine learning models on high dimensional and high throughput data for time to event data and longitudinal outcomes
Perspective in leveraging innovative approaches to expedite drug development and address the complexities of emerging data
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to handle several concurrent, fast-paced projects.
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, and rigorous and creative thinking.
Excellent communication, data presentation, and visualization skills.
Capable of establishing strong working relationships across the organization

Responsibilities

Develop and apply novel or existing computational methods for patient segmentation from multimodal clinical and omics datasets for various treatment modalities in partnership with Translational, Clinical and Statistical Scientists
Partner with lead and protocol statisticians in writing, reviewing and executing protocols and statistical analysis plans (SAP) for biomarkers and diagnostics, highlighting the biomarker strategy for clinical drug development
Execute biomarker analyses on datasets from BMS clinical trials and real-world data cohorts
Perform relevant and innovative statistical analyses of high-dimensional (e.g. gene expression, sequencing) data generated by cutting edge technologies
Execute and contribute to the scientific and statistical strategy of drug development, including development of predictive biomarker(s) and precision medicine
Optimize and validate biomarker assays for clinical trial usage.
Develop, implement, and apply state-of-the-art algorithms to address key business problems and drive the implementation of innovative statistical methods in support of biomarker strategy
Formulate, implement, test, and validate predictive models and implement efficient automated processes for producing modeling results at scale.
Responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to clinicians, data scientists, translational medicine scientists, statisticians, and IT professionals.
Manage and coordinate resources to produce quality deliverables within timelines for competing priorities.

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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.
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.