Director Solid Tumor Oncology Diagnostic Sciences

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United States Bristol-Myers Squibb Full time

**Working with Us**
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is actively conducting translational medicine research to further our understanding of cancer biology and to identify which patient populations may be more likely to derive benefit from Immuno-Oncology (I-O). Bristol-Myers Squibb has long believed the future of cancer research is dependent on investments in science and partnerships. Collaboration is integrated into our organizational framework across translational medicine and R&D.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Solid Tumor Oncology Diagnostic Sciences Director to join the Translational and Diagnostic Sciences Organization, where our vision is for tumor biology to inform treatment selection for each patient at each stage of therapy. BMS is seeking a leader with exceptional scientific, strategic and occupational acumen to lead and develop companion diagnostics (CDx) biomarkers in support of the BMS portfolio.

**Summary**

**Position Responsibilities**
- Directs Solid Tumor Oncology Diagnostic Sciences on asset Development, Brand, and Translational Medicine teams for which companion, or other in vitro diagnostic development is within strategy.
- Responsible for developing the Solid Tumor Oncology Diagnostic Sciences strategy for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) programs for immunohistochemistry, Immunoassay, PCR and NGS (tissue and blood based) including bioinformatics approaches.
- Leads Solid Tumor Oncology Diagnostic Sciences matrix sub teams to enhance the value of the assets through incorporation of diagnostic biomarkers into exploratory, clinical, regulatory, and Medical/Commercial strategies.
- Provides strategic direction to business development led search, evaluation and transactions for diagnostic partnering.
- Coordinates all executable activities between the Development/Brand team and external diagnostic partners. Responsible for delivery of diagnostic partner critical milestones, e.g. technical development and validation, clinical validation, and regulatory activities.
- Participates in commercial planning and medical strategy as related to the diagnostic product.
- Acquires and disseminates precision medicine knowledge for organizational learning and capability;
- Represents BMS Solid Tumor Oncology Diagnostic Sciences to external stakeholders including health authorities, medical customers and presentations at scientific meetings.

**Basic Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree
- 15+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or
- Master's Degree
- 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or
- Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
- 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience
- 6+ years of leadership experience

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Specific experience in the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries, oncology biomarkers, diagnostic business development, and/or certification in laboratory medicine (e.g. ASCP).
- Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in assay and IVD development including analytical validation, clinical development, manufacturing, US and global regulatory submission, and commercialization of diagnostics.
- Experience with or good working knowledge of a broad range of biomarker/in vitro diagnostic platforms.
- Demonstrated matrix leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a matrix team across multiple disciplines internal and external to the organization.

**Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers**

**On-site Protocol**
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.



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