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The Senior Scientist is a laboratory-based, integral member of the Neuroscience TRC with a focus on research projects and clinical stage asset support for a broad range of neurodegenerative indications. The successful applicant will leverage their experience in neuroscience/neuroimmunology and in vitro/ex vivo expertise, working collaboratively with other team members across disciplines to pharmacologically characterize target engagement and pharmacodynamics in CNS-relevant models such as ex vivo tissues, iPSCs/coculture systems and organoids. This position offers great potential for continued growth with exposure to all aspects of disease modelling and drug development and as such, in vivo experience would be considered advantageous. The Senior Scientist will also be in a position to work on project teams across functions and sites and contribute to regulatory submissions.         

Major Responsibilities:

• Implementation and validation of assay systems in relevant cell types to screen and characterize the pharmacological responses to modulation with small and large molecules 
• Development of assays in iPSC/cocultures/organoids with functional readouts that are relevant to the primary neurodegeneration indication and reflective of human genetics
• Identification and assessment of potential new Neuroscience-focused targets
• Generate, record and report raw data and interpret to refine the next steps
• Ensure the proper documentation of all data in electronic notebooks
• Analysis and presentation of data (eg, Excel and GraphPad Prism), as appropriate and including statistical analysis
• Presentation of data updates at project team and departmental meetings
• Ability to participate in and oversee outsourced projects/collaborations
• Creation and interpretation of scientific documents including study protocols and study reports suitable for regulatory submission
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  • 7+ years of academic and / or industry experience in Neuroscience/Neuroimmunology

Or

• Master’s Degree  
  • 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience in Neuroscience/Neuroimmunology

Or

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in in Neuroscience/Neuroimmunology
  • 2+ years of academic and / or industry experience

• Skilled in generating high quality, reproducible data
• Supervisory experience is not necessary but may be considered advantageous
• Demonstrated history of applying in vitro/ex vivo laboratory skills to drive progress towards the clinic in research projects
• Experience with human samples (eg, blood) is considered advantageous
• Data interpretation and application to the design of follow-on studies
• Skilled in using standard software as well as specialist equipment, graphing and statistical analysis software
• Capable of working within a fast-paced team environment with contribution to multiple projects at any given time
• Ability to work independently but collaboratively within a solid team environment
• Good organizational, record keeping, plus oral and written communication skills
• Motivated and detail-oriented with a strong interest in driving productivity in clinically-directed research
• Positively contribute to a work environment that fosters professionalism, mutual respect, teamwork, output and collaboration

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $129,000 - $177,100 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 Career 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.

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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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