Position SummaryThe Associate Director of Precision Medicine provides subject matter expertise related to development and execution of the companion biomarker diagnostic programs for BMS product development and brand teams. Working with the Translational Medicine team, the Precision Medicine representative implements the diagnostic strategy, including development of supportive arguments for highly complex projects and delivery of diagnostic products that enhance value of the pharmaceutical product profile. BMS is seeking an Associate Director of Precision Medicine to fulfill this critical role.
Key Responsibilities:- Under supervision of Senior Director/Executive Director Precision Medicine, represents Precision Medicine function on asset Development, Brand and Translational Medicine teams for which companion, complementary, or other in vitro diagnostic development is within strategy.
- Collaborates effectively with an integrated organizational framework across translational medicine and R&D.
- Forms alliances across scientific disciplines and participates in the decision-making process that typically require developing new options to solve highly complex problems for the completion of team goals
- Coordinates the Precision Medicine matrix sub-teams for specific diagnostic products or indications to enhance the value of the assets through incorporation of diagnostic biomarkers into exploratory, clinical, regulatory, and Medical/Commercial strategies.
- Provides technical direction to business development led search, evaluation and transactions for diagnostic partnering.
- Coordinates all executable activities between the Development/Brand team and external diagnostic partners. Responsible for delivery of diagnostic partner critical milestones, e.g. technical development and validation, clinical validation, and regulatory activities.
- Participates in commercial planning and medical strategy as related to the diagnostic product.
- Provides internal and external subject matter expertise for BMS Precision Medicine activities.
- Acquires and disseminates precision medicine knowledge for organizational learning and capability
- Represents BMS Precision Medicine to external stakeholders including health authorities, medical customers and presentations at scientific meetings.
Qualifications & Experience:- Advanced technical degree, e.g., MSc, PhD, MD, DVM, PharmD
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in diagnostic assay development.
- Experience with or good working knowledge of biomarker/in vitro diagnostic platforms.
- Specific experience in the diagnostic industry, oncology biomarkers, diagnostic business development, and/or certification in laboratory medicine (e.g. ASCP) is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary matrix team. Requires comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts and/or methodologies within drug discovery, development or production
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Compensation Overview:Cambridge Crossing: $214,020 - $259,344 Princeton - NJ - US: $186,110 - $225,519
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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
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.
