Scientist, Research Scientist

Scientist

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. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Day to Day

Duties Include:

• Design and synthesize novel compounds aimed at treating human diseases, with a focus on protein homeostasis and induced proximity, in the Oncology therapeutic area.
• Apply advanced organic chemistry techniques and contemporary medicinal chemistry strategies to address project-specific challenges.
• Integrate computational and automated chemistry approaches to identify, design, and synthesize novel therapeutic compounds.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of academic / industry experience or Master's degree and 3+ years of academic / industry experience or PhD in Chemistry and no years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in organic chemistry with 0-2 years of additional related research experience.
• Experience applying machine learning, computational tools, parallel synthesis or advanced technologies to enhance chemistry research, efficiency, and innovation
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute multistep synthesis of complex organic molecules using modern techniques in organic chemistry.
• Expertise in the purification and characterization of organic compounds
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a thorough understanding of synthetic methods and reaction mechanisms.
• Good oral/written communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
• The ideal candidate will attach a research summary, no more than 3 pages.

Compensation Overview:

San Diego - CA - US: $124,430 - $150,782

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• 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.

Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

* Eligibility Disclosure:
The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager.

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