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: careers. /working-with-us. When you join BMS, you are joining a diverse, high-achieving team united by a common mission. The Immuno-Oncology
and Cellular Therapy Thematic Research Center is one of the fundamental research and development engines delivering therapeutics to patients. Our mission is to drive leadership in the use of immune effector cell-based therapies in hematological and solid cancers.
More specifically, we are focused on developing engineered cell-based therapies, as well as biotherapeutics, both aimed at harnessing the power of immune cells to mediate anti-tumor activity. The team integrates discovery research seamlessly with preclinical sciences, translational research and early clinical development in collaboration with colleagues across the Research and Development organization. Our thematic focus allows
the group to capitalize on the cutting-edge science that underpins the action of many of the company's most innovative therapeutics, without being constrained by drug modality or disease indication.
Here, you'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. You'll pursue innovative ideas while advancing professionally alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma. The ideal candidate is an experienced and highly motivated immunologist with a strong background in T cell immunology who will drive the optimization of next generation T cell therapeutics. The optimal candidate will have an in-depth conceptual understanding of tumor-associated T cell biology, including T cell activation, signaling, differentiation, and immune-regulation pathways.
Must be able to identify relevant assays and have experience in developing novel approaches and technologies for backssing and optimizing functionality of T cells. This position is ideal for the innovative scientist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Candidates with demonstrated experience advancing T cell therapeutic development projects are strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include and are not limited to: Application of extensive knowledge of T cell biology including activation pathways, signaling pathways and antigen-specific differentiation, to characterize T cells in vitro and enable science-driven decision making Plan and implement critical studies required to drive hypothesis-driven research Strong ability to interpret and synthesize information from complex datasets, both published and internal within BMS Identification of new methods and research tools for continuous development of drug candidate screening workflow in vitro Provide scientific and technical insights on cross-functional assignments Provide recommendations on department-level strategic decisions Represent the company in external settings and work with internal and external collaborators Act as a functional advisor to team members, especially to more junior colleagues Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree 7+ years of academic and / or industry experience Or Master's Degree 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience Or Ph.
D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences 2+ of academic and / or industry experience Preferred Qualifications: Relevant learning and work experience: (1) Ph. D. in immunology, immuno-oncology, or tumor immunology with 3+ years of successful, relevant postdoctoral experience as demonstrated by strong publication record or 1~6 years of relevant experience in an industry setting, or (2) a M.
S. with a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience in T cell immunology, or (3) B. S. with minimum of 14 years of relevant work experience in T cell immunology Extensive experience with in vitro technologies typically employed to engineer T cells, followed by functionality backssment including but not limited to viral transduction, targeted gene editing, Incucyte-based readouts, and PCR Expertise in multi-parameter flow cytometry (12-plus colors) and immune cell functional assays (e.
g. proliferation, cytokine production, cytotoxicity, imaging) Experience with analysis of next generation sequencing/large gene expression datasets using a programming language is highly desired Skilled at critical and probabilistic thinking, able to apply prior experience and theoretical knowledge to identify and solve complex scientific problems Self-motivated and focused with project management-oriented thinking; able to work on multiple projects in a matrix environment Ability to work productively as both team member and as individual contributor Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate within cross-functional teams; skilled at listening to and coordinating with colleagues in a matrixed environment Ability to conceptualize and communicate the broader impact of personal activities to other projects and teammates Strong organizational skills to ensure thorough and timely documentation of experiments and preparation of data for compiling reports The starting compensation for this job is a range from $102,000 to $129,000 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Career Site. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, shop, 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. #LI-Onsite If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as " Transforming patients' lives through science™ " every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary.
Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
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