Associate Director, Translational Pathology

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Position Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a board-certified Anatomic Pathologist (MD) to join the Translational Pathology group within the Translational Medicine organization. The Associate Director, Translational Pathology will serve as a pathology expert supporting biomarker development programs, with a primary focus on oncology, while also contributing to translational research, clinical trial enablement, and discovery/experimental pathology activities. The successful candidate will bring deep diagnostic pathology expertise, a strong interest in immunohistochemistry and digital pathology, and the ability to work effectively across scientific disciplines to support precision medicine approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pathology expertise in the diagnosis and classification of disease in support of biomarker and translational pathology programs

• Support dedicated discovery, translational and experimental pathology efforts through the evaluation and interpretation of preclinical models, including assessment of disease biology, target biology, and treatment-related effects

• Contribute to biomarker development strategies, particularly in oncology, with an interest in supporting clinical trial enablement

• Apply working knowledge of immunohistochemistry and digital pathology tools to support assay and algorithm development

• Partner with data scientists and cross-functional leaders to integrate findings across diagnostic platforms and inform program strategy

• Support internal CAP/CLIA laboratory activities, assay development, and clinical trial-related pathology efforts

• Collaborate with colleagues across early- and late-stage development within a matrixed environment

• Interact with external partners, including academic key opinion leaders and contract research organizations (CROs)

• Contribute to the advancement of precision medicine strategies across multiple therapeutic areas

Qualifications & Experience:

• MD or foreign equivalent

• Current board certification in Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath)

• 1–4+ years of relevant professional experience

• Expertise in disease diagnosis and classification with strong general surgical pathology skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of independent clinical practice experience

• Subspecialty expertise in neoplastic and medical lung pathology and/or genitourinary (GU) pathology

• Experience in discovery pathology, experimental pathology, and/or analysis of preclinical models

• Experience supporting CAP/CLIA laboratory operations, assay development, and clinical trials

• Experience working with IHC technicians and scientists to optimize and validate monoplex and multiplex IHC and ISH assays

• Experience in digital pathology algorithm design, optimization, and validation

• Experience with data analysis tools and informatics pipelines in R and/or Python

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience

• Additional advanced training or degree, such as an MPH or PhD in a related field

• Demonstrated scholarly productivity in a relevant discipline

Key Competencies:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across scientific and cross-functional audiences

• Agility and adaptability in a dynamic pharmaceutical development environment

• Familiarity with immunology concepts in both oncologic and non-oncologic disease settings

• A proactive approach to building strong relationships across disciplines

• Ability to work effectively within global teams across cultures and geographies

• Leadership in complex initiatives involving continuous improvement and the adoption of new approaches and technologies

• Comfort operating independently in ambiguous and evolving situations

• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in addressing complex scientific and operational challenges

• Ability to positively influence team direction and contribute to overall group strategy

• Strong focus on execution, prioritization, and advancing programs in alignment with company goals

• Ability to represent pathology effectively across diverse audiences by tailoring content and communication appropriately

• Strong commitment to teamwork and to advancing the development pipeline

Work Model
This position requires on-site presence for a defined number of days each week.

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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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

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: The 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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On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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