Senior Scientist, Imaging

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

8d•$123,670 - $149,855•Hybrid

About The Position

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Imaging is part of the Research organization in BMS and leads internal and external imaging development and deployment activities to support multiple disease areas of interest including neuroscience, immunology and oncology. The team will integrate scientific insights to provide solutions that will help to enable decision-making for drug development programs. The Senior Scientist will be part of a team of imaging scientists engaged in novel preclinical imaging for drug development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the MRI strategy, study design, and execution, as well as data analysis, interpretation, and data presentation. He/she will collaborate with biologists, chemists, clinicians, regulatory, statisticians, and other scientists across all therapeutic areas. The candidate will participate as a member of the discovery and/or development team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of academic and / or industry experience
Master’s Degree with 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience
Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences with 2+ years of academic and / or industry experience
Extensive experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and imaging analysis
Proven track record of hands-on experience in animal imaging
Requires thorough knowledge of varied aspects or a single specialized aspect of own discipline (MRI) and developed knowledge of other related disciplines (other imaging modalities or multi-modality)
Is proficient in scientific / technical writing (e.g., regulatory documents, protocols)
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, good communication skills, and flexibility to succeed in a dynamic and changing environment is necessary

Nice To Haves

Sound knowledge in chemistry and biology for developing successful imaging studies and analysis for drug discovery programs is preferable
Python, Matlab and preferably Bruker Paravision programing experience

Responsibilities

Ensure daily operation of the MRI scanners and quality of MRI studies in animals
Implement and develop state of the art MRI acquisition protocols/studies
Establish complex image analysis and image processing pipelines
Manage projects and studies in various areas (e.g. oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular)
Applies scientific and / or technical skills and functional knowledge to conduct experiments / research / studies in assigned area
May adapt standard methods and techniques by applying breadth of knowledge and prior work experience
Makes decisions that impact entire work group / project team
May contribute to initiatives related to continuous improvement or development of new approaches / technologies
Makes presentations in small, multidisciplinary meetings, logically presenting information to convey clear, key messages
May represent department or function on program / project team or sub-team

Benefits

wellbeing support
retirement and financial protection benefits
insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires
3 optional holidays
paid sick leave
up to two paid volunteer days per year
summer hours flexibility
leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day