Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology, Tumor Microenvironment Research

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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 and scientific 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). Title is flexible contingent upon years of experience.

Position Summary:

You will design, plan, and 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/validationto IND enabling activities. You will interact and collaborate effectively in a multi-functional dynamic team environment.

Position Responsibilities:

In the role as an Associate Scientist within the TME TRC In Vivo Pharmacology team, the ideal candidate:

• Sets up and executes 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).
  
• Documents data generated as a report in electronic notebook.
  
• May present study findings within IVP and/or at cross-functional team meetings
  
• Complies with IACUC and AALAC regulations
  

Experience =

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
  
  • 2+ years of academic and / or industry experience
    

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors and 2-5+ years of experience or Masters and 0-3+ years of experience or PhD with 0-3+ years of experience.
  
• Hands on expertise in broadin vivopharmacology skills (dosing via different routes e.g. I.P, I.V, PO etc, tissue/blood collection) required.
  
• 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 desired but not a requirement.
  
• 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.
  

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $79,000.00 $110,000.00, 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.

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