Job Description
Working with Us 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. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more careers.bms.com/working-with-us . The Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center is one of BMS's differentiated research platforms delivering innovative therapies to patients. Our mission is to drive leadership in the use of cellular therapies to harness the power of the immune system in treating hematologic malignancies, solid cancers, and autoimmune disease. More specifically, our discovery and translational scientists are focused on developing next-generation, engineered cell-based therapies. The team is committed to discovering and developing transformative therapies that harness the power of the immune system to improve patient outcomes. Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled, collaborative, and detail-oriented scientist to join our Translational Research team, bringing deep expertise in CAR T cell therapy and a rigorous scientific foundation in immunology, molecular/cell biology, and/or virology. In this role, you will serve as a Translational Safety Strategy Lead, driving the evaluation of gene-modified CAR T cell product-related genotoxicity in alignment with established study protocols and applicable regulatory guidelines. Your work will span early- and late-stage clinical programs, with particular emphasis on post-marketing settings , ensuring robust and consistent translational safety oversight across a diverse CAR T portfolio. Position Responsibilities Lead end-to-end translational safety strategies, testing, and reporting across multiple assets and platforms, spanning clinical and commercial programs, ensuring critical alignment with research, clinical development, and medical affair objectives. Oversee complex testing operations, including sample testing workflows, case tracking, data flow, and data management operations; lead in-depth complex case investigations across clinical and commercial settings with scientific rigor and operational precision. Drive continuous process improvements, streamlining data reporting flows and optimizing testing workflows, assay services, and data reporting infrastructure; drive cross-functional efficiency through proactive operational dialogue and stakeholder engagement. Provide scientific leadership and interpretation, integrating translational safety data to inform critical clinical and regulatory decision-making; serve as a subject matter expert contributing scientific insights to health authority inquiries and regulatory submissions. Operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment , setting priorities with clarity, confidence, and adaptability , cultivating a collaborative and inclusive team culture, and building and sustaining strategic partnerships both internally and externally. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience Or Master's Degree 6+ years of academic and / or industry experience Or Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in Life Sciences 4+ of academic and / or industry experience Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. with 7+ years of combined experience in clinical trial research and basic sciences, including industry and/or biotech settings, with strong background in cell therapy, immunology, molecular/cell biology, and/or virology. Exceptional scientific communication and writing skills, with demonstrated track record in manuscript writing and proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment while managing completing priorities and tight timelines. Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks and requirements, including hands-on experience drafting and reviewing regulatory documents, supporting regulatory inquiries and submissions, and contributing to translational strategy development.