Principal Scientist, Discovery BioSciences Oncology

Bristol Myers Squibb; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biopharmaceuticals is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead oncology research efforts. This role involves managing a team, collaborating across departments, and applying advanced techniques in cancer immunology to discover new therapeutic targets. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Life Sciences and significant experience in oncology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with Bachelor's, 6+ years with Master's, or 4+ years with Ph.D. in Life Sciences.
• Extensive experience in Oncology and cancer immunology preferred.
• Proficiency in advanced molecular biology and gene perturbation methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in discovering oncology biotherapeutic targets using molecular biology.
• Manage and lead a team, developing scientific strategies.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in Discovery Oncology.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Master's Degree in Life Sciences

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Tools

Gene Perturbation Techniques

Molecular Biology Techniques

Cell-based Assays

Job description

Principal Scientist, Discovery BioSciences Oncology

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead efforts in understanding cancer immunology and tumor cell extrinsic targets through functional genomics, utilizing patient-relevant disease models such as cell lines, organoids, and PDX. The successful candidate will manage a team, collaborate across departments, and generate mechanistic insights to support target validation.

Responsibilities include:

• Discovering next-generation oncology biotherapeutic targets using molecular biology and genome engineering techniques in disease models.
• Managing and leading a team effectively.
• Developing and articulating scientific strategies and concepts.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Discovery Oncology and other enterprise groups.
• Applying advanced gene perturbation methods and ex vivo pharmacology.
• Interfacing with computational biologists and utilizing large-scale genetic datasets for hypothesis generation.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of experience, or
• Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience, or
• Ph.D. with 4+ years of experience in Life Sciences.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. with extensive experience in Oncology, cancer immunology, or tumor extrinsic mechanisms.
• Proficiency in cell-based assays, gene perturbation, and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

We encourage candidates to apply even if their experience doesn't perfectly match all listed qualifications. Join us in transforming patients' lives through innovative science.