Position Summary
The Scientific Associate Director reports to Scientific VP, Head of Translational Research (Oncology) as an individual contributor. In this role, the candidate is expected to lead translational strategy and execution for early-stage oncology programs, with a focus on biomarker development, patient stratification, and mechanism-of-action and resistance insights. This individual collaborates across internal and external stakeholders to integrate translational science into clinical development plans, enabling data-driven decisions and advancing programs within a highly matrixed, global environment, including blended innovation partnerships.

Position Responsibilities
In the role as an Associate Director within Translational Research, Oncology, the ideal candidate:
• Acts as Translational Asset Lead accountable for high quality translational and clinical biomarkers strategy and plan (patient stratification, target engagement, pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of action / resistance) for assigned solid tumor Oncology early clinical development program(s), supporting BMS’ blended innovation initiative.

• Provides scientific and subject matter expert input and integrates translational research in alignment with clinical development plans / objectives, with efforts in data generation and analyses, interpretation and communication to development team and matrix leadership.

• Collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders from discovery, clinical, precision medicine, regulatory, medical and commercial functions in advancing the program in a highly matrixed environment.

• Proactively fosters relationships across disciplines and participates in the decision-making process for completion of team goals in support of R&D portfolio goals.

• Identifies risks with critical thinking and develops innovative solutions (new approaches, technologies) to solve sometimes novel problems, demonstrating leadership potential.

Experience =

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or
• Master’s Degree
• 10+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or
• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
• 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience

• 4+ years of matrix leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD, MD or PhD/MD or equivalent advanced degree in Oncology / Immunology or related fields
• 5-8+ years of industry experience

• 3-5 years comprehensive working knowledge, concept and experience in clinical development, oncology biomarkers and translational research (strategy and implementation)

• Deep knowledge of current and evolving competitive landscape in Cancer Immunology (multi-specific and T-cell engager)

• Working knowledge of various technical platforms tailored for clinical biomarkers

• Authoring or review of regulatory documents

• Proven publication track records (manuscripts, conference presentations)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with external partners and foreign regulations/agencies/clinical research landscape a plus

• Domestic and international travel as needed

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Compensation Overview:
Cambridge Crossing: $214,020 - $259,344

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.