Senior Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology (Non-PhD)
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision -
transforming patients' lives through science. In oncology,
hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease - and one of the
most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry - each of our
passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive
meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we
pioneer. Join us and make a difference.The Tumor Microenvironment
Thematic Research Center (TME TRC) is focused on developing
therapeutic targets at the intersection of stromal, tumor and
immune biology that enhance responsiveness to checkpoint blockade
and other targeted therapies and transform response and durability
rates for cancer patients. Our team comprises of scientists across
multiple disciplines who are responsible for the biology and
translational science necessary to support drug development from
target identification through to first in human studies.The In Vivo
Pharmacology (IVP) Group within the TME TRC is dedicated to
developing the IVP strategy and designing and executing on the IVP
studies required to progress all the TME TRC preclinical drug
development programs (both small and large molecule) from
validation through to candidate selection and beyond.In this role
you will provide technical expertise in in vivo study planning and
execution, participate in data interpretation and presentation. You
will effectively collaborate with colleagues in IVP and with
colleagues in cross-functional groups at TME TRC (discovery and
translational research) and other supportive line functions
(biotherapeutics, predictive science, and small molecule drug
development)Summary of Role:You will execute in vivo studies,
analyze, and present data. You will gain and provide technical and
scientific in vivo pharmacology expertise to advance drug discovery
programs from target identification/validation to IND enabling
activities. You will interact and collaborate effectively in a
multi-functional dynamic team environment.Responsibilities:
- Setup and execute in vivo studies to validate targets, test
novel drugs (small and large molecules), and combination strategies
with a focus on oncology/immuno-oncology models (including
syngeneic tumor models, xenograft models, models using transgenic
lines, GEMMs etc) .
- Generate graphs, statistics, and figures for in vivo data
- Document data generated as a report in electronic
notebook.
- Present study findings within IVP and/or at cross-functional
team meetings
- Comply with IACUC and AALAC regulations.Education and
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's degree with 2-5
years' experience working with animals in academic or industry
setting and/or translational drug discovery experience.
- Hands on expertise in broad in vivo pharmacology skills (dosing
via different routes e.g. I.P, I.V, PO etc, tissue/blood
collection).
- Experience with syngeneic and xenograft tumor models is highly
preferred.
- Experience with data capturing and analysis software is
preferred (i.e. electronic notebook, StudyLog, PRISM, Excel).
- Experience in ex vivo assays like FACS is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact
effectively with internal and external colleagues fostering a
collaborative workplace environment.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while
supporting project timelines.BMSONCRD, BMSDDTMRCA#LI-OnsiteAround
the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of
patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual
talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our
shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability,
inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of
our colleagues.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of
balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide
variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide
our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at
work and in their personal lives.Physical presence at the BMS
worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job
function of this role which the Company deems critical to
collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and
engagement, and enhances the Company culture.To protect the safety
of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy
of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and
Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they
have received an exception based on an approved request for a
medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS
applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must
confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive
the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a
qualification of the role and condition of employment. This
requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may
not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions
such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions
with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.Our company
is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel
through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace
adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can
request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job
offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this
application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or
Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a
COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held
religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process,
please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit
careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal
Employment Opportunity statement.Any data processed in connection
with role applications will be treated in accordance with
applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
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