Senior Associate Scientist, Neuroscience Discovery Biology

Bristol Myers Squibb; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist, Neuroscience Discovery Biology in the Cambridge area. You will address key questions using iPSC-derived cells, biochemical assays, and high-content imaging while supporting target validation and lead optimization in neuroscience programs.

The role emphasizes data generation, collaboration with biology, chemistry, DMPK, and translational medicine teams, plus development of novel assays and disease models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of experience or a Master's Degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in cellular and biochemical techniques and data interpretation.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced cellular and biochemical techniques to address project questions.
• Design, execute, and analyze in vitro and ex vivo experiments for validation and lead optimization.
• Develop novel assays and disease models for neuroscience programs.
• Generate high-quality data packages and present findings to teams and leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including biology, chemistry, DMPK, translational medicine, and computational biology.
• Troubleshoot challenges and propose innovative solutions.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and rigorous laboratory environment.

Skills

Cell biology

Biochemical assays

Transcriptomics

Immunoassays

High-content imaging

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

iPSC-derived cells

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

The Neuroscience TRC is committed to the development of transformational therapeutics for patients with neurodegenerative, neuromuscular and neuropsychiatric diseases. A network of internal and external partnerships across neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases and treatment modalities (small molecules, biologics and genetic medicines) supports our ambition to become leaders in neuroscience. Internal research focuses on causal human biology, matching therapeutic modality to molecular mechanism, and translational discovery enabling a rapid path to clinical proof-of-concept.

Job Description

In the role as a Senior Associate Scientist, Neuroscience Discovery Biology within the Neuroscience TRC, the ideal candidate will

• Utilize advanced cellular and biochemical techniques, including human iPSC-derived cells, biochemical assays, transcriptomics, immunoassays, and high-content imaging, to address critical project questions.
• Independently design, execute, and analyze in vitro and ex vivo experiments supporting target validation, mechanism of action studies, and lead optimization for neuroscience programs.
• Contribute to development and optimization of novel assays, in vitro disease models, and translational research approaches.
• Independently generate high-quality data packages and communicate findings to project teams and functional leadership.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including biology, medicinal chemistry, DMPK, translational medicine, computational biology.
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts and propose innovative solutions to overcome scientific and technical challenges.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and scientifically rigorous laboratory environment.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree 4+ years of academic / industry experience

Or Master's Degree 2+ years of academic / industry experience

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview

Cambridge Crossing $105,040 - $127,287

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https //careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https //careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People With Disabilities

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