Scientific Associate Director - Toxicology

Project Toxicologist - Bristol Myers Squibb

Provide oversight of the nonclinical safety evaluation programs for selected drug candidates across oncology, hematology, cardiovascular disease, fibrosis, immunology, and neurology. Located at sites in New Brunswick, Lawrenceville, Princeton, NJ;
San Diego, Brisbane, CA;
Cambridge, MA;
Seattle, WA.

• Oversight of nonclinical safety evaluation programs.
• Design and timely reporting of toxicity studies (GLP/nonGLP), including single- and repeat-dose toxicity, investigative toxicity, and other toxicity studies as required.
• Act as a Nonclinical Safety representative on early- and late‑stage project development teams.
• Provide scientifically and strategically sound nonclinical development plans to management and development teams.
• Interact with regulatory agencies worldwide on nonclinical safety evaluation issues as needed.
• Write and critically review submission documents such as CTD sections for INDs and NDAs, IBs, PIPs, and briefing books to support clinical trials and drug registration globally.
• Participate in discussions with internal development teams and/or regulatory agencies to address safety findings and provide safety assessments.
• Evaluate, propose, and apply new scientific methodologies to enhance scientific excellence and/or productivity in Nonclinical Safety. Work collaboratively across disciplines to identify, characterize, and resolve target/compound‑based toxicities.
• Represent BMS in external scientific and regulatory collaborations, committees, and consortia.
• Gain broad-based exposure to the various functional areas within Nonclinical Safety with an opportunity to perform independent research as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Discovery organization to help evaluate toxicity of drug candidates.
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, and study protocols. Ensure compliance with all company/department policies, particularly those relating to animal welfare and safety.
• Embrace and demonstrate BMS Core Values to create an atmosphere of scientific excellence, open communication, and creativity to maximize productivity.

• Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years of academic/industry experience.
• Master's Degree and 12+ years of academic/industry experience.
• PhD and 8+ years of academic/industry experience.
• Plus 6+ years of leadership experience.

• 10+ years of regulatory toxicology/development experience.
• Knowledge of biochemical and mechanistic toxicology, immunology, pharmacology, biology of disease, and/or experimental pathology. Experience designing and interpreting in vitro and in vivo studies exploring mechanisms of toxicology involving biochemical, immunological, functional, molecular, and/or structural endpoints.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, especially as they pertain to writing clear, accurate documents and presenting data.
• Ability to manage multiple research activities, provide and accept input on data interpretation, foster a spirit of team effort, and work well with others.
• Ability to interpret and apply available toxicity data to assess relative risk or hazard to humans.

• Brisbane, CA, US: $205,490 – $249,003
• Cambridge Crossing: $205,490 – $249,003
• New Brunswick, NJ, US: $178,690 – $216,527
• Princeton, NJ, US: $178,690 – $216,527
• San Diego, CA, US: $196,550 – $238,177
• Seattle, WA: $196,550 – $238,177

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Programs such as BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

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Job : R1597887.