Senior Scientist, Cell Therapy TRC In Vivo Pharmacology

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The Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center is one of BMS’s differentiated research platforms delivering innovative therapies to patients. Our mission is to drive leadership in the use of cellular therapies to harness the power of the immune system in treating hematologic malignancies, solid cancers, and autoimmune disease. More specifically, our discovery and translational scientists are focused on developing next-generation, engineered cell-based therapies.

The team is committed to discovering and developing transformative therapies that harness the power of the immune system to improve patient outcomes.

The In Vivo Pharmacology team in the Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center has an opening for a highly collaborative and creative Sr. Scientist with a dedication to discovery and development of novel engineered immune effector cell therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other chronic diseases. The successful candidate will have a strong scientific track-record demonstrating their expertise in immuno-oncology, particularly related to tumor and immune response models in mice, and a desire to lead functional work streams from early stages/target concept through to IND filing.

The role will encompass the direct supervision and mentorship of research associates and contribute to scientific and strategic leadership for the pharmacology function in the context of collaborative, cross-functional BMS R&D project teams. This position is ideal for a motivated and interactive scientist who is passionate about cell therapy and has a proven track record working across highly matrixed teams to drive key decisions for drug discovery and development.

• Lead functional work streams on highly matrixed cell therapy research project teams from target concept to IND

• Represent the in vivo pharmacology function on cross‑functional research teams, effectively influencing scientific decisions, building alignment, and communicating clear scientific recommendations.

• Independently design, execute, and interpret complex in vivo pharmacology studies supporting engineered immune cell therapy programs, ensuring next logical steps based on experimental results.

• Independently author high‑quality scientific documents, including presentations, study reports, protocols, and publications; contribute to regulatory and IP filings.

• Present complex concepts to a range of audiences including governance and departmental meetings

• Integrate literature, emerging technologies, and evolving immunotherapy modalities to enhance study design and support the development of novel engineered immune cell therapeutics.

• Supervise and mentor colleagues through functional guidance, scientific feedback, and day‑to‑day technical support, fostering strong technical execution and scientific rigor.

• Excel in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work on multiple projects while fostering open and productive scientific communication and collaboration

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of academic and / or industry experience
• Master’s Degree and 5+ years of academic and / or industry experience
• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences and 2+ years of academic and / or industry experience