Senior Principal Scientist, Cardiovascular, Translational Development

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Position Summary

Translational Development is part of the Global Research organization in BMS and leads late-stage clinical, pharmacological and translational research and development activities for the pipeline and supports late-stage portfolio for regulatory, translational development and life cycle management. Translational Development drives strategy across core therapeutic areas at BMS including hematology, oncology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience. This group integrates laboratory science, clinical trial/biomarkers and asset development as well as disease research to maximize the potential of BMS current and future therapeutics.

Incumbents with deep training and education in cardiovascular, or related disease areas, including but not limited to neurocardiac research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements program-specific development biomarker/translational plans

• Responsible for aiding in creation of clinical protocols, SAPs, SOWs, lab manual, and interfacing with CRO for execution of services, in conjunction with Biospecimen Operations and Procurement.

• Determines appropriate assays and vendors for clinical biomarkers, and manages outsourcing of biomarker assay development and validation partnering with Translational Sciences colleagues when applicable

• Manages clinical biomarker data delivery and analysis and associated timelines by working with relevant internal functions and CROs

• Prepares and delivers internal and external translational/biomarker presentations

• Maintains timelines for biomarker data related publication through interaction with Medical Communications and Publication team as needed

• Keeps up-to-date on relevant scientific/technical literature in order to applying external knowledge to internal research programs as appropriate and acts as a subject-matter expert within the team to critically evaluate the literature regarding the asset and disease biology

• Works with TM laboratory scientists and academic TLs to address nonclinical translational questions as needed

• Participates/leads post-hoc biomarker analysis and publication efforts

• Supports regulatory submissions and regulatory interactions as needed

• Participate in Diagnosis (PDx) biomarker assay development through collaboration with precision medicine group

Qualifications & Experience:

• PhD with 5–8+ years of translational medicine and clinical biomarker experience, including 5+ years supporting early‑ and/or late‑stage clinical programs in biotech or pharma.

• Recognized expertise in translational biomarkers in cardiovascular or related disease areas, with experience in drug development and clinical trial initiation, conduct, and completion.

• Experience interacting with CROs and thought leaders to manage projects, timelines, and deliverables.

• Demonstrated scientific and project leadership experience, including working in cross‑functional teams, mentoring, and managing projects, with the ability to identify risks and implement contingency plans.

• Experience mining and interpreting datasets in collaboration with bioinformaticians to understand mechanism of action, disease pathophysiology, or patient segmentation hypotheses.

• Strong communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations within the department, to governance and senior leadership, and externally as needed; recognizes and communicates cross‑functional issues across the organization.

• Ability to support multiple projects in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accurate record keeping.

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Compensation Overview:

Brisbane - CA - US: $184,060 - $223,036 Cambridge Crossing: $184,060 - $223,036 Princeton - NJ - US: $160,060 - $193,949

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: T he 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. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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R1600104 : Senior Principal Scientist, Cardiovascular, Translational Development

Req Number: R1600104

Location: Princeton - New Jersey - US

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