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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 rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible. When you join BMS, you are joining a diverse, high-achieving team united by a common mission. Within the Pharmaceutical Candidate Optimization (PCO) organization at BMS, the Development DMPK Team provides ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) and PK (pharmacokinetics) support for all pipeline assets throughout clinical development, from candidate nomination through registration and lifecycle management. The Development DMPK team is responsible for characterizing the ADME properties, and drug-interaction potential of drug candidates. Working closely with drug safety and clinical pharmacology, Development DMPK plays a critical role in IND submissions and marketing
authorization applications. We utilize our deep expertise in ADME and PK to collaborate with peer R&D functions to identify and solve issues, enable clinical development and successful marketing authorizations across the globe.
PCO is looking for a Scientific Director, Drug Metabolism to lead biotransformation activities in Development DMPK group that is an expert in ADME, DDI and drug development of all modalities including small molecules, protein therapeutics and novel modalities. The successful candidate will be the subject matter expert and provide strategy/guidance to project teams for advancement of candidate compounds. This job role will focus on metabolite profiling and characterization of drug candidates in vitro and in vivo to understand metabolic pathways to support drug discovery and development. More broadly, the scientist is expected to integrate this information with absorption, distribution and excretion data for candidate compounds for a full understanding of their drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (PK) behavior. Supervision and mentoring of other scientists and/or laboratory staff will be required. This role will be based in our R&D headquarters in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of scientists within the Development DMPK group, with strategic planning, execution, and oversight of biotransformation and disposition studies in support of project and portfolio progression.
Independently design, conduct, troubleshoot and provide oversight of “cold” and radiolabeled in vitro and in vivo preclinical and clinical biotransformation studies for small molecules and new modalities (i.e. peptides, ADCs).
Serve as a drug metabolism subject matter expert in dynamic cross-functional team settings, to define strategies to achieve target product profiles, and to integrate in vitro and in vivo drug metabolism and disposition data for team presentations.
Evaluate and implement innovative technologies and aid in developing strategies to evolve biotransformation capabilities within the department and contribute to science through conference presentations and publication of new findings.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 15+ years of academic and / or industry experience
OR
Master’s Degree with 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience
OR
PhD or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences with 8+ years of academic and / or
industry experience, with 6+ years of leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
A highly motivated individual with PhD degree in life sciences with 8 - 10 years of post-doctoral and/or industry experience directly related to the Key Responsibilities listed above (hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of biotransformation and disposition).
A significant advantage would be hands-on experience in application of the high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and NMR in “cold” in vivo metabolism studies including FIH, and strategies in 14C human ADME studies.
Understanding of regulatory requirements in the areas of drug metabolism, drug-drug interactions, bioanalysis, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology
Demonstrates excellent scientific verbal and technical communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be organized, pay attention to details and have strong organizational and planning skills.
Expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas:
Experience in drug development, authoring drug metabolism reports for regulatory submissions.
In-depth understanding of the principles, theories and approaches of biotransformation, drug disposition and drug interactions. Proven application of related techniques for qualitative and quantitative analysis of metabolites using HRMS and NMR.
Proven track of scientific leadership and publications.
People Leader Accountabilities:
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
Supervisory Organization PCO Dev-DMPK
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $216,040 - $261,800, 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 Careers Site.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: 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). 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.
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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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
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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.
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