Senior Associate Scientist, Neuroscience Discovery Biology

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree 4+ years of academic / industry experience
• Or Master's Degree 2+ years of academic / industry experience

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

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  -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, Rayze Bio 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.

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