Director, Precision Medicine & Companion Diagnostics

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible time off

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Director of Precision Medicine to lead diagnostic product development and delivery supporting Precision Medicine assets. Focus areas include immunohistochemistry, tissue and blood-based diagnostics, and companion diagnostics to enable robust patient selection and commercial success.

The role requires strong matrix leadership across asset teams and external partnerships, with responsibilities spanning validation, regulatory activities, and strategic business

Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree (e.g., MSc, PhD) required.
• 5-7 years' experience in assay and IVD development including analytical validation, clinical development, manufacturing, regulatory submission (US and global), and commercialization of diagnostics.
• Experience in the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries, oncology biomarkers, diagnostic business development, and/or laboratory medicine certification (e.g., ASCP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Precision Medicine initiatives on asset development, brand, and translational medicine teams where companion or other in vitro diagnostic development is strategic.
• Develop and execute Precision Medicine strategies for IVD programs including immunohistochemistry, immunoassay, PCR, and NGS for tissue and blood-based diagnostics, incorporating bioinformatics approaches.
• Chair Precision Medicine matrix sub-teams to maximize asset value by integrating diagnostic biomarkers into exploratory, clinical, regulatory, and medical/commercial strategies.
• Provide strategic direction for diagnostic business development, including search, evaluation, and transactions for diagnostic partnerships.
• Coordinate activities between internal development/brand teams and external diagnostic partners, ensuring delivery of critical milestones (technical development, validation, clinical validation, regulatory activities).
• Participate in commercial planning and medical strategy related to diagnostic products.
• Serve as an internal and external subject matter expert for Precision Medicine, representing BMS to health authorities, medical customers, and at scientific meetings.
• Acquire and disseminate precision medicine knowledge to support organizational learning and capability building.

Skills

Assay development

IVD development

Analytical validation

Clinical development

Regulatory submission

Commercialization

Oncology biomarkers

Business development in diagnostics

ASCP certification

Education

MSc/PhD in relevant field

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Director of Precision Medicine to lead diagnostic product development and delivery supporting Precision Medicine assets. Focus areas include immunohistochemistry, tissue and blood-based diagnostics, and companion diagnostics to enable robust patient selection and commercial success.

The role requires strong matrix leadership across asset teams and external partnerships, with responsibilities spanning validation, regulatory activities, and strategic business