Bristol Myers Squibb
Senior Scientist, Immuno-Oncology, Discovery Biology
Bristol Myers Squibb, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Senior Scientist, Immuno‑Oncology, Discovery Biology
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Working With Us Challenging. 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. 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.
Position Summary We are seeking an innovative and motivated immunologist to advance our portfolio of pioneering T cell engager therapeutics to treat cancers. The successful candidate will join the Discovery Biology Team within the Oncology Thematic Research Center at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, WA. The qualified candidate will provide expertise in immunology and will join a multidisciplinary, groundbreaking team driving projects from discovery through IND. Using their knowledge in T cell immunology, the candidate will have the opportunity to identify and validate novel targets and design novel assay systems to enable next‑generation engager cancer therapeutics. This scientist will work in a highly collaborative, dynamic, fast‑paced environment involving multiple teams across the company.
Position Responsibilities
Identify and validate novel targets for development of T cell engagers.
Independently design, develop and execute novel in vitro and ex vivo cell‑based assays/models to evaluate the efficacy and specificity of T cell engagers.
Apply knowledge of T cell biology to develop next‑generation T cell engagers with improved efficacy and safety profiles.
Design and implement critical studies required to drive hypothesis‑driven research.
Collaborate across multiple projects/roles in a matrixed environment.
Present complex concepts to a range of audiences including governance and full‑team project meetings.
Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and alignment with key stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 6 + years of relevant academic and/or industry experience, or
Master’s Degree and 4 + years of relevant academic and/or industry experience, or
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in the Life Sciences and 2 + years of relevant academic and/or industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in immunology, immuno‑oncology, tumor immunology, or a related field and 2 + years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of T cell biology and relevant in‑vitro assay systems; experience with transformed tumor cells strongly preferred.
Experience with technologies typically employed to engineer cell lines and assess immune cell function, including CRISPR, RNAi, Luminex, MSD, IncuCyte‑based assays, multi‑parameter flow cytometry, T cell activation assays, T cell proliferation assays, imaging technologies.
Demonstration of hypothesis‑driven, in‑depth, innovative thinking and experimentation.
Self‑motivated, project‑management oriented; able to work on multiple projects in a matrix environment.
Strong problem‑solving skills and understanding of complex scientific principles.
Experience with antibody drug discovery and target identification/validation is an advantage.
Compensation Overview Seattle, WA: $131,590 – $159,454 (full‑time). 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.
Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, pharmacy, 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); short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support; work‑life programs including 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 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 such as tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BMS is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. For more information, visit careers.bms.com/eeo‑accessibility.
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Working With Us Challenging. 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. 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.
Position Summary We are seeking an innovative and motivated immunologist to advance our portfolio of pioneering T cell engager therapeutics to treat cancers. The successful candidate will join the Discovery Biology Team within the Oncology Thematic Research Center at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, WA. The qualified candidate will provide expertise in immunology and will join a multidisciplinary, groundbreaking team driving projects from discovery through IND. Using their knowledge in T cell immunology, the candidate will have the opportunity to identify and validate novel targets and design novel assay systems to enable next‑generation engager cancer therapeutics. This scientist will work in a highly collaborative, dynamic, fast‑paced environment involving multiple teams across the company.
Position Responsibilities
Identify and validate novel targets for development of T cell engagers.
Independently design, develop and execute novel in vitro and ex vivo cell‑based assays/models to evaluate the efficacy and specificity of T cell engagers.
Apply knowledge of T cell biology to develop next‑generation T cell engagers with improved efficacy and safety profiles.
Design and implement critical studies required to drive hypothesis‑driven research.
Collaborate across multiple projects/roles in a matrixed environment.
Present complex concepts to a range of audiences including governance and full‑team project meetings.
Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and alignment with key stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 6 + years of relevant academic and/or industry experience, or
Master’s Degree and 4 + years of relevant academic and/or industry experience, or
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in the Life Sciences and 2 + years of relevant academic and/or industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in immunology, immuno‑oncology, tumor immunology, or a related field and 2 + years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of T cell biology and relevant in‑vitro assay systems; experience with transformed tumor cells strongly preferred.
Experience with technologies typically employed to engineer cell lines and assess immune cell function, including CRISPR, RNAi, Luminex, MSD, IncuCyte‑based assays, multi‑parameter flow cytometry, T cell activation assays, T cell proliferation assays, imaging technologies.
Demonstration of hypothesis‑driven, in‑depth, innovative thinking and experimentation.
Self‑motivated, project‑management oriented; able to work on multiple projects in a matrix environment.
Strong problem‑solving skills and understanding of complex scientific principles.
Experience with antibody drug discovery and target identification/validation is an advantage.
Compensation Overview Seattle, WA: $131,590 – $159,454 (full‑time). 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.
Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, pharmacy, 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); short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support; work‑life programs including 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 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 such as tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BMS is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. For more information, visit careers.bms.com/eeo‑accessibility.
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