Senior Associate Scientist, Neuroscience Discovery Biology

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays per year

Paid vacation hours (depending on role

Global Shutdown between Christmas and

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a scientist for neuroscience translational research to advance target validation, mechanism studies, and lead optimization using iPSC-derived cells and advanced assays.

The role emphasizes independent experimental design, data package generation, and close collaboration with biology, chemistry, DMPK, and computational biology teams to drive project milestones in a collaborative lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant academic or industry experience.
• Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant academic or industry experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

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

• 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

Compensation Overview

Cambridge Crossing: $105,040 - $127,287

Benefits

• 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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We’re creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.