Senior Scientist, Immuno-Oncology, Discovery Biology

Bristol Myers Squibb

109d • $131,590 - $159,500

About The Position

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. The Oncology Thematic Research Center at BMS is a key research and early development engine, responsible for the discovery and development of novel oncology therapeutics for patients. Centered at our state-of-the-art research sites in Cambridge and Seattle, scientists focus on novel targets and pathways for tumors that are refractory to current therapies. We are seeking an innovative and motivated immunologist to advance our portfolio of pioneering T cell engager therapeutics to treat cancers. The successful candidate will join the Discovery Biology Team within the Oncology Thematic Research Center at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, WA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant academic and/or industry experience, or a Master’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in immunology, immuno-oncology, tumor immunology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant academic and/or industry experience.
• Knowledge of T cell biology and relevant in vitro assay systems and experience with transformed tumor cells.
• Experience with technologies typically employed to engineer cell lines and assess immune cell function including CRISPR, RNAi, Luminex, MSD, IncuCyte-based assays, multi-parameter flow cytometry, T cell activation assays, T cell proliferation assays, imaging technologies.
• Experience with antibody drug discovery and target identification/validation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and validate novel targets for development of T cell engagers.
• Independently design, develop and execute novel in vitro and ex vivo cell-based assays/models to evaluate the efficacy and specificity of T cell engagers.
• Apply knowledge of T cell biology to develop next-generation T cell engagers with improved efficacy and safety profiles.
• Design and implement critical studies required to drive hypothesis-driven research.
• Collaborate across multiple projects / roles in a matrixed environment.
• Present complex concepts to a range of audiences including governance and full team project meetings.
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and alignment with key stakeholders.

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 including 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.
• Tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees