Bristol Myers Squibb
Senior Software Engineer, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics
Bristol Myers Squibb, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
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Position Senior Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge, MA and Lawrenceville, NJ
Position Summary Senior Software Engineer responsible for Pharmacometrics product suite development within the Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (CPP) product team. The pharmacometrics product suite supports scientists who work on various pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling methods. In this role you will collaborate with an innovative and diverse team, developing software solutions that meet the information needs of Pharmacometrics scientists. You will work under the direction of the Product Owner, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics.
Key Responsibilities
Work as part of the development team responsible for the overall technical deliverables of the various tools, applications and platforms used within Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics.
Handle enhancement requests within release schedules, interim workarounds, application lifecycle management and assist with new product evaluations and deployments.
Collaborate with internal IT (LDAP, AWS, Info Security, ITQM/ITQA, Scientific Computing Services, storage teams) and external vendors (Metrum, Simulations Plus, PumasAI/JuliaHub, AWS and other partners).
Develop documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and maintain clean code.
Utilize available internal training opportunities.
Collect, analyze and summarize development and service issues.
Additional Key Responsibilities
Strong software development skills to enable statistical analysis and PK/PD modeling and simulation tools for the Pharmacometrics scientific community.
Working knowledge of Unix/Linux desktop virtual machines, HPC grid (SGE, Slurm).
Experience developing and managing AWS environments, including Parallel Cluster, Kubernetes, Multiverse.
Well versed with Agile development methodologies.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Self‑motivated and a team player.
Qualifications & Experience
3‑5 years’ experience as an applications developer in private, public, government or military environments (large and small projects).
3 years’ experience configuring and developing software leveraging modeling and simulation tools such as R, NONMEM, Monolix, Python, PsN, Pirana, SAS, JupyterHub.
2‑3 years’ experience working in a Linux environment.
1‑2 years’ experience working with validated systems.
Good working experience building and enhancing custom shell and Python scripts.
Experience with version control (SVN, GitHub).
Familiarity with R package management strategies.
Integration experience.
Primary Skills
Developer with programming skills in Python (primary) and R, integrating with API endpoints in AWS or Google Cloud, knowledge of markdown languages such as Quarto/Typst.
Experience working with LLM content ingestion, prompt engineering and content generation involving complex tables and images (including special characters, headers, footers and merged columns) to create new reports from a variety of source documents would be preferred.
Understand all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
Understand various SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
Familiarity with R / RStudio / RShiny.
Working system administration knowledge for Linux.
NFS v4 file systems, Access Control Lists (ACLs).
Other Skills
Shell scripting.
Transferring functional to technical requirements.
Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of vector databases and graph RAG would be a plus.
Familiar with various IT and PM tools – JIRA, RTC, etc.
Agile methodologies.
ITIL certified.
Proficiency in one or more of the following areas: UI/UX Design and Development, Cloud (AWS/Azure), work with SaaS / PaaS products.
Compensation Overview Cambridge, MA: $119,870 – $145,251
Princeton, NJ: $108,970 – $132,046
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. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits Overview
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.
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 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.
Field‑based and remote‑by‑design roles require the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed.
Equal Opportunity & Disability Support BMS is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring 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 prior to accepting a job offer. Direct inquiries to
adastaffingsupport@bms.com .
Candidate Rights & Data Protection BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in the applicant’s area.
We will never request payments, financial information or social security numbers during the application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at
careers.bms.com/fraud-protection .
Job Identifiers Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics
Requisition Number: R1597167
Updated: 2026‑01‑10 02:08:45.276 UTC
Location: Princeton, NJ
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
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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 at
careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
Position Senior Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge, MA and Lawrenceville, NJ
Position Summary Senior Software Engineer responsible for Pharmacometrics product suite development within the Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (CPP) product team. The pharmacometrics product suite supports scientists who work on various pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling methods. In this role you will collaborate with an innovative and diverse team, developing software solutions that meet the information needs of Pharmacometrics scientists. You will work under the direction of the Product Owner, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics.
Key Responsibilities
Work as part of the development team responsible for the overall technical deliverables of the various tools, applications and platforms used within Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics.
Handle enhancement requests within release schedules, interim workarounds, application lifecycle management and assist with new product evaluations and deployments.
Collaborate with internal IT (LDAP, AWS, Info Security, ITQM/ITQA, Scientific Computing Services, storage teams) and external vendors (Metrum, Simulations Plus, PumasAI/JuliaHub, AWS and other partners).
Develop documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and maintain clean code.
Utilize available internal training opportunities.
Collect, analyze and summarize development and service issues.
Additional Key Responsibilities
Strong software development skills to enable statistical analysis and PK/PD modeling and simulation tools for the Pharmacometrics scientific community.
Working knowledge of Unix/Linux desktop virtual machines, HPC grid (SGE, Slurm).
Experience developing and managing AWS environments, including Parallel Cluster, Kubernetes, Multiverse.
Well versed with Agile development methodologies.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Self‑motivated and a team player.
Qualifications & Experience
3‑5 years’ experience as an applications developer in private, public, government or military environments (large and small projects).
3 years’ experience configuring and developing software leveraging modeling and simulation tools such as R, NONMEM, Monolix, Python, PsN, Pirana, SAS, JupyterHub.
2‑3 years’ experience working in a Linux environment.
1‑2 years’ experience working with validated systems.
Good working experience building and enhancing custom shell and Python scripts.
Experience with version control (SVN, GitHub).
Familiarity with R package management strategies.
Integration experience.
Primary Skills
Developer with programming skills in Python (primary) and R, integrating with API endpoints in AWS or Google Cloud, knowledge of markdown languages such as Quarto/Typst.
Experience working with LLM content ingestion, prompt engineering and content generation involving complex tables and images (including special characters, headers, footers and merged columns) to create new reports from a variety of source documents would be preferred.
Understand all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
Understand various SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
Familiarity with R / RStudio / RShiny.
Working system administration knowledge for Linux.
NFS v4 file systems, Access Control Lists (ACLs).
Other Skills
Shell scripting.
Transferring functional to technical requirements.
Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of vector databases and graph RAG would be a plus.
Familiar with various IT and PM tools – JIRA, RTC, etc.
Agile methodologies.
ITIL certified.
Proficiency in one or more of the following areas: UI/UX Design and Development, Cloud (AWS/Azure), work with SaaS / PaaS products.
Compensation Overview Cambridge, MA: $119,870 – $145,251
Princeton, NJ: $108,970 – $132,046
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. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits Overview
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.
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 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.
Field‑based and remote‑by‑design roles require the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed.
Equal Opportunity & Disability Support BMS is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring 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 prior to accepting a job offer. Direct inquiries to
adastaffingsupport@bms.com .
Candidate Rights & Data Protection BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in the applicant’s area.
We will never request payments, financial information or social security numbers during the application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at
careers.bms.com/fraud-protection .
Job Identifiers Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics
Requisition Number: R1597167
Updated: 2026‑01‑10 02:08:45.276 UTC
Location: Princeton, NJ
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
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