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Principal Scientist, Translational Research - Translational Safety Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb
8 days ago
Remote friendly (Seattle, WA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, collaborative, and detail-oriented scientist to join our Translational Research team with deep expertise in CAR T cell therapy and a rigorous foundation in immunology, molecular/cell biology, and/or virology.

In this role, you will serve as a Translational Safety Strategy Lead, driving evaluation of gene-modified CAR T product-related genotoxicity in alignment with established study protocols and applicable regulatory guidelines across early- and late-stage clinical programs, with emphasis on post-marketing settings.

Position Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end translational safety strategies, testing, and reporting across multiple assets/platforms spanning clinical and commercial programs.
- Oversee complex testing operations (sample workflows, case tracking, data flow, data management); lead in-depth complex case investigations.
- Drive process improvements by streamlining data reporting flows and optimizing testing workflows, assay services, and data reporting infrastructure.
- Provide scientific leadership and interpretation to inform clinical and regulatory decisions; serve as SME for health authority inquiries and regulatory submissions.
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment; set priorities and build collaborative internal/external partnerships.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelorโ€™s: 8+ years academic and/or industry experience
- Masterโ€™s: 6+ years academic and/or industry experience
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Life Sciences: 4+ years academic and/or industry experience

Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. with 7+ years combined clinical trial research and basic sciences (industry/biotech), strong cell therapy/immunology/molecular/cell biology/virology background.
- Exceptional scientific communication and writing; strong cross-functional collaboration and timeline management.
- Strong regulatory knowledge, including drafting/reviewing regulatory documents and supporting regulatory inquiries/submissions.

Benefits (explicitly stated)
- Seattle, WA compensation range: $152,360โ€“$184,628 (plus potential incentive cash/stock)
- Health coverage, wellbeing support, 401(k), disability/life insurance (per plan terms)
- Paid Time Off and other eligibility-based time-off options as described.

Application instruction
- Apply even if the role doesnโ€™t perfectly match your resume.