Scientific Associate Director

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.

Experienced medicinal chemist who is seeking to lead and contribute to the drug discovery portfolio in the Protein Homeostasis Thematic Research Center in our San Diego Discovery Chemistry group.

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated individual with a strong background in medicinal chemistry to join our Global Discovery Chemistry, Therapeutic Discovery Sciences team in San Diego. The successful candidate will contribute and lead a team of scientists that engage in rational design of new agents for the potential treatment of diverse oncology indications. The individual will apply modern drug design principles to solve medicinal chemistry problems relevant to the Protein Homeostasis Thematic Research Center project portfolio in collaboration with a broad group of scientists.

• Lead end-to-end medicinal chemistry programs from discovery through IND, driving strategy, execution, and delivery of high-impact oncology assets
• Design and advance novel compounds using state-of-the-art drug design approaches, integrating structural biology, ADME, and computational insights
• Partner across multidisciplinary teams to accelerate decision‑making, shape portfolio strategy, and deliver transformative therapeutics
• Build, mentor, and lead high‑performing scientific teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and scientific excellence within and outside direct reporting lines
• Clearly articulate program strategy, data, opportunities, and risks to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• As a member of the San Diego Chemistry Leadership team, drive the scientific, strategic, and operational direction of the San Diego medicinal chemistry organization, including portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, talent development, and representation in senior leadership decision‑making

• Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry with 8+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
• M.S. in synthetic organic chemistry with 10+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
• B.S. in synthetic organic chemistry with 12+ years pharmaceutical medicinal chemistry industrial experience
• 4+ years of program leadership experience in all drug discovery phases from program initiation to development candidate identification
• Excellent communication skills, including the presentation of strategy, key data, issues and accomplishments to other members of the organization.
• Experience in the field of protein degradation or induced proximity a plus

San Diego - CA - US: $201,590 - $244,275

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws.

Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Subject to the terms…