Position SummaryImaging is part of the Research organization in BMS and leads internal and external imaging development and deployment activities to support multiple disease areas of interest including neuroscience, immunology and oncology. The team will integrate scientific insights to provide solutions that will help to enable decision-making for drug development programs.
The Scientist will be part of a team of imaging scientists engaged in novel preclinical imaging for drug development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the MRI strategy, study design, and execution, as well as data analysis, interpretation, and data presentation. He/she will collaborate with biologists, chemists, clinicians, regulatory, statisticians, and other scientists across all therapeutic areas. The candidate will participate as a member of the discovery and/or development team.
Key Responsibilities:- Ensure daily operation of the MRI scanners and quality of MRI studies in animals
- Implement and develop state of the art MRI acquisition protocols/studies
- Establish complex image analysis and image processing pipelines
- Manage projects and studies in various areas (e.g. oncology, neuroscience, cardiovascular)
- Applies scientific and / or technical skills and functional knowledge to conduct experiments / research / studies in assigned area
- May adapt standard methods and techniques by applying breadth of knowledge and prior work experience
- Makes decisions that impact entire work group / project team
- May contribute to initiatives related to continuous improvement or development of new approaches / technologies
- Makes presentations in small, multidisciplinary meetings, logically presenting information to convey clear, key messages
- May represent department or function on program / project team or sub-team
Qualifications & Experience:- Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience, or Master's Degree with 3+ years of academic and / or industry experience, or Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences, no additional experience necessary
- Extensive experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and imaging analysis
- Proven track record of hands-on experience in animal imaging
- Requires thorough knowledge of varied aspects or a single specialized aspect of own discipline (MRI) and developed knowledge of other related disciplines (other imaging modalities or multi-modality)
- Is proficient in scientific / technical writing (e.g., regulatory documents, protocols)
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, good communication skills, and flexibility to succeed in a dynamic and changing environment is necessary
- Sound knowledge in chemistry and biology for developing successful imaging studies and analysis for drug discovery programs is preferable
- Python, Matlab and preferably Bruker Paravision programing experience
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Compensation Overview:Princeton - NJ - US: $111,640 - $135,280
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.
On-site ProtocolBMS 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.
