Senior Director, Neuroscience Translational Pharmacology

Role: Senior Director of Neuroscience Discovery at Bristol Myers Squibb, leading translational pharmacology efforts in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Responsibilities: manage and mentor a scientific team designing and interpreting in vivo translational studies, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory compliance; develop and integrate transgenic and disease models; guide study design for IND-enabling and early clinical phases; collaborate across research functions and external partners to align models and biomarker strategies; contribute to portfolio governance and research strategy. Requirements: PhD in Life Sciences with 10+ years of industry or academic experience; 8+ years of leadership; expertise in drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases, including small molecules, biologics, and genetic medicines; experience with animal models, blood-brain barrier technologies, and external collaborations. HighValue: neurodegenerative/neuropsychiatric targets, translational pharmacology, animal models, biomarker integration, leadership in neuroscience discovery. WorkSetup: based in Cambridge, MA; role specifics regarding travel not specified but likely involve external partnership engagement.