Senior Director, Neuro Translational Pharmacology & Discovery

Bristol Myers Squibb; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 267,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Director of Neuroscience Translational Pharmacology to lead a team advancing translational pharmacology across neurodegenerative programs.

You will mentor scientists, ensure rigorous study design and cross-functional alignment with Translational Medicine and early Clinical Development. This role emphasizes independence, collaboration, and driving IND-enabling activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience leading and supervising PhD, MS/MA and BS/BA scientists.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of scientists in translational pharmacology.
• Ensure scientific rigor and regulatory quality in study design and data interpretation.
• Set team priorities, resources, and timelines aligned with program needs.
• Oversee in vivo and translational pharmacology studies supporting IND-enabling activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Leadership experience

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Director of Neuroscience Translational Pharmacology to lead a team advancing translational pharmacology across neurodegenerative programs.

You will mentor scientists, ensure rigorous study design and cross-functional alignment with Translational Medicine and early Clinical Development. This role emphasizes independence, collaboration, and driving IND-enabling activities.