Bristol Myers Squibb · 2 hours ago
Scientific Associate Director - Toxicology
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$205K/yr - $249K/yr
8+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. The Scientific Associate Director - Toxicology will oversee nonclinical safety evaluation programs and collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and scientific excellence in drug development.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Is responsible for the oversight of the nonclinical safety evaluation programs for selected drug candidates
Assists in the proper 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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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.
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
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.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$29.32BKey Investors
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2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
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2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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