Scientific Associate Director - Toxicology
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. 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 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. Read more: .This
is a Hybrid roleNonclinical Safety (NCS), within Nonclinical
Research and Biotherapeutics, is responsible for designing and
implementing overall nonclinical safety strategy to support the
development and eventual marketing approval and post-marketing
safety for the breadth of the BMS portfolio in oncology,
hematology, cardiovascular disease, fibrosis, immunology and
neurology. Located in any of our sites (New Brunswick,
Lawrenceville, Princeton, NJ; San Diego, Brisbane, CA; Cambridge,
Mass; Seattle, WA) NCS members work with discovery and development
colleagues, as well as health authorities across the country and
the world, to bring innovative and impactful medicines to patients
around the globe. Position Overview In the role as a Project
Toxicologist , the ideal candidate:
- Is responsible for the oversight of the nonclinical
safety-evaluation programs for selected drug candidates.
- Assists in the proper design and timely reporting of
exploratory and pivotal toxicity studies, including single- and
repeat-dose toxicity, investigative toxicity, and other toxicity
studies.
- Act as a Nonclinical Safety representative on early- and
late-stage project development teams.
- Provides scientifically and strategically sound nonclinical
development plans to management and development teams.
- On an as-needed basis, interacts with regulatory agencies
worldwide on issues of nonclinical safety evaluation.
- Writes and critically reviews submission documents, such as CTD
sections for INDs and NDAs, IBs, PIPs, briefing books to support
clinical trials and drug registration globally.
- Participates in discussions with internal development teams
and/or regulatory agencies to address safety findings and provide
safety assessments.
- Evaluates, proposes, and applies new scientific methodology to
enhance scientific excellence and/or productivity in Nonclinical
Safety. Works collaboratively across disciplines to identify,
characterize, and resolve target/compound based toxicities.
- Represents BMS in external scientific and regulatory
collaborations, committees and consortia.
- Gains broad-based exposure to the various functional areas
within Nonclinical Safety with an opportunity to perform
independent research as appropriate.
- Collaborates with the Discovery organization to help evaluate
toxicity of drug candidates.
- Ensures compliance with Good Laboratory Practice, Standard
Operating Procedures, and study protocols in conducting nonclinical
studies, when applicable. Ensures compliance with all
company/departmental policies, particularly those relating to
animal welfare and safety.
- Embraces/demonstrates BMS Core Values to create an atmosphere
of scientific excellence, open communication, and creativity in
order to maximize productivity. Basic Qualifications:
- 12+ years of academic / industry experience
- Or Master's Degree 10+ years of academic / industry
experience
- OR PhD 8+ years of academic / industry experience 4+ years of
leadership experience Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years 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, and accurate documents and
presenting data.
- Individual must be able to manage multiple research activities,
provide and accept input on data interpretation, foster a spirit of
team effort, and be able to work well with others.
- Ability to interpret and apply available toxicity data to
assess relative risk or hazard to humans. The starting compensation
for this job is a range from $185,000 to $231,300, plus incentive
cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting
pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as
required skills and where the job is performed. 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 our BMS Career Site. Benefit offerings are subject to the
terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may
include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and
employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources
and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and
long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health
insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional
holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year's
holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days
to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care
services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement,
fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and
child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition
reimbursement and a recognition program. #LI-HybridIf you come
across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with
your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one
step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single
vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through
science--- , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that
goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our
individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture,
promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of
passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and
integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our
colleagues.On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure
that determines where an employee is required to conduct their
work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design,
field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you
are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of
your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at
your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a
hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned
facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an
essential job function and is critical to collaboration,
innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For
field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically
travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to
attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job
function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with
disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process,
reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support
in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace
accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you
require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this
application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your
inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment
Opportunity statement. 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.If
you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for
this position, please visit this page for important additional
information: Any data processed in connection with role
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