Genomics Translational Research Senior Scientist
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb Company
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those
aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But 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 rich in diversity. Take your career farther
than you thought possible.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. Read more: When
you join BMS, you are joining a diverse, high-achieving team united
by a common mission.The Tumor Microenvironment Thematic Research
Center (TME TRC) is focused on developing therapeutic targets at
the intersection of tumor, stromal and immune biology within the
TME with the goal of enhancing responsiveness to checkpoint
blockade and targeted therapies. Comprised of scientists across
multiple disciplines, we are responsible for the biology and
translational science necessary to support drug development from
target identification through to first-in-human studies.Position
Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
individual with genomics expertise to join the TME TRC
Translational Research team at Bristol Myers Squibb in Redwood
City, CA. As a member of the NGS team, the successful candidate
will perform and develop NGS workflow assays to support biomarker
identification and target discovery. The successful candidate will
be responsible for the development, optimization, and execution of
NGS processes including bulk or single cell transcriptomic,
genomic, and epigenomic sequencing platforms. As a key contributor
to translational research teams, the candidate will apply genomic
methods to inform indication prioritization and pharmacodynamic
biomarker discovery and develop prototype biomarker assays for
implementation in clinical trials.Position Responsibilities:In the
role as a Senior Scientist within the TME TRC Translational
Research team, the ideal candidate:
- Accountable for design of hypothesis-driven studies using
genomic technologies to inform pharmacodynamics, mechanism of
action, and patient stratification/selection.
- Develops, validates, and applies NGS methods for various
genomic, epigenomic and transcriptomic sequencing platforms.
- Independently plans and executes routine genomic assays.
Independently analyzes data, troubleshoots, and determines next
steps, and communicates results and timelines to project
teams.
- Draft SOW and manage CRO-based genomic studies to ensure the
timely completion of outsourced activities.
- Partner closely with translational biomarker, bioinformatics,
and discovery biology scientists to drive the advancement of
therapeutic candidates.
- Play a key role in providing the relevant translational input
to discovery and translational projects as part of
interdisciplinary teams.Experience = Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7+ years of academic and / or industry experienceOr
- Master's Degree
- 5+ years of academic and / or industry experienceOr
- Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
- 2+ of academic and / or industry experiencePreferred
Qualifications:
- Strongly prefer PhD with either 2+ years of significant
biopharmaceutical industry experience or postdoc in genomics field,
or MS with 8+ years of relevant experience in genomics research in
biopharmaceutical industry.
- Previous experience in cancer biology or immuno-oncology with
translational research experience highly preferred.
- Requires extensive experience performing genomic assays
including RNA preparation, qPCR, NGS library prep, and Nanostring
analysis.
- Familiarity with biomarker assay development (tumor
tissue-based and peripheral genomics and transcriptomics) to guide
experimental prioritization is preferred.
- Proven track record of handling multiple high priority tasks in
parallel with internal and external collaborators including CRO's
and academics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all
levels both within an organization and with external
collaborators/companies with the ability to recognize, articulate,
and accept calculated risks to make informed decisions.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative manner in a fast-paced
environment.
- Willing to work as a topic expert, outside of a traditional
functional environment, in a team unified around serving the
assets.The starting compensation for this job is a range from
$109,000.00 - $150,700.00, plus incentive cash and stock
opportunities (based on eligibility).The starting pay takes into
account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and
where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is
decided based on demonstrated experience.For more on benefits,
please visit our BMS Careers site.Eligibility for specific benefits
listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and
location.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
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