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Scientist, Machine Learning, Closed-Loop and Discovery 

 

Overview 

 

We seek an enthusiastic and collaborative machine learning scientist with a focus on AI/ML methods to join our Cheminformatics Small Molecule Drug Discovery team. In this role, you will contribute to a thoughtful, exciting, and cross-functional group applying AI to drive the development of groundbreaking therapies across multiple modalities, including targeted protein degraders. This role focuses on developing cutting-edge techniques to automate and analyze machine learning models for seamless execution on closed loop systems to originate novel therapeutics for our pipeline. 

 

You will work as a valued member on a multidisciplinary team that is committed to leveraging predictive methods to optimize synthesis and screening of promising drug candidates. This role offers unprecedented opportunity to impact, directly, the origination and delivery of transformational and life-changing therapies in key diseases of unmet medical need.  

 

We seek diverse perspectives as we pursue scientific innovation, and we expect all candidates to participate in maintaining our respectful and inclusive team. We encourage inquiries from those with a strong background in AI/ML who also have a keen interest in interdisciplinary application of computational approaches to life sciences data. 

  

 

Responsibilities 

 

• Develop and apply deep learning and optimization methods to to automate the design-make-test (DMT) cycle  

• Establish workflows to accelerate hit discovery through active learning-guided synthesis and screening  

• Integrate and implement approaches that enable closed-loop discovery cycles in collaboration with biologists, chemists, and modelers 

• Contribute to the principled exploration of novel therapeutic modalities and their application to research portfolio 

• Effectively communicate methods, results, and recommendations in multiple settings such as team and project meetings, seminars, academic conference, and journal publications 

• Educate and mentor scientists across the organization on AI/ML methods 

 

Required Education 

• Ph.D. OR Master’s Degree with 3+ years of academic / industry experience, OR Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of academic / industry experience. 

 

 

Background experience & complementary knowledge 

 

• Ph.D. OR Master’s Degree with 3+ years of academic / industry experience in the field of informatics and machine learning 

• Strong experience with modern deep learning methods; preferably with demonstrated application of models in the areas of active learning, synthesis planning, or generative methods 

• Expertise in scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and machine learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, Tensorflow) 

• Proficiency in chemistry toolkits (eg: rdkit, OEChem, Schrodinger)  

• Familiarity with cloud-based computing and Linux HPC environments  

• Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues to develop implementations and apply machine learning techniques 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

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Princeton - NJ - US: $122,740 - $148,732

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 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.

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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