Senior Director, Pharmacological Sciences and Screening Technologies

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Discovery Biotherapeutics and Leads Discovery and Optimization (DBTx-LDO) is a multidisciplinary group of scientists providing critical molecular discovery, structural, functional, and mechanistic datasets to discover differentiated therapeutics. The Pharmacological Sciences and Screening Technologies team within DBTx-LDO plays a critical role in enabling lead discovery, molecular profiling, mechanistic differentiation and strategic insights for our drug discovery programs across a spectrum of therapeutic modalities. The team works collaboratively across adjacent functions including biology, protein sciences & biophysics, chemical biology, structural biology, translational biology, synthetic chemistry and computational chemistry for design and discovery of novel therapeutics.

We seek a Senior Director, who will be accountable for oncology small molecule portfolio oversight, strategic vision setting and cross-geography (Cambridge, MA and Lawrenceville, NJ) collaborations to drive our exciting portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and experienced drug discovery scientist, and proven portfolio leader, collaborator and innovator. This is an on-site role based out of our Cambridge, MA site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert, setting the strategic vision for the in vitro pharmacology team and ensuring the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and approaches. This includes staying current on the latest advancements in screening methodologies.
• Oversee and guide the design, optimization, and validation of cellular, biochemical and biophysical assays to support target identification, high-throughput screening (HTS), and lead optimization.
• Lead and manage hit generation, screening and molecular profiling activities for multiple drug discovery programs across different therapeutic areas.
• Work extensively in a matrix environment, collaborating with various departments such as medicinal chemistry, biology, computational sciences, and toxicology to advance drug discovery pipelines.
• Ensure the generation of high-quality data and use advanced software for data analysis, archiving, and interpretation to guide program decisions.
• Manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team of scientists across biochemistry and cellular pharmacology groups to impact and progress an exciting and innovative portfolio of novel therapeutics
• Supervise multiple PhD and advanced leaders and scientists within their teams. Management of technology infrastructure, future innovation and strategy.
• Foster a culture of transparency, innovation, career development and collaboration

Qualifications:

• Passionate and innovative scientist with A Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline is typically required.
• Extensive industry experience (10+ years) in drug discovery, with a proven track record of successfully advancing programs from target concept to preclinical candidate selection.
• Deep expertise in diverse in vitro assay technologies, including cell-based and biochemical assays, high-content screening (HCS), and lab automation.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in a leadership role, including managing scientific teams and budgets.
• Strong strategic planning and decision-making abilities with an innovative mindset.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, highly effective in interacting with key internal and external stakeholders, and a commitment to working collaboratively across organizational boundaries to solve complex technical issues
• Passion for learning and advancing innovative approaches to drug discovery including proactive investigation of new techniques and capabilities, advanced software/hardware and innovative experimental approaches

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Compensation Overview:

Cambridge Crossing: $269,660 - $326,768 


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.

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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.

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