Senior Director, Solid Tumor Asset Lead – Translational Development

Bristol Myers Squibb

. The Asset Lead role will be responsible for development and execution of translational strategies in solid tumor oncology for assigned programs.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $243,500 - $330,476 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Asset Lead role will be responsible for development and execution of translational strategies in solid tumor oncology for assigned programs.
Act as a lead scientist to implement and generate and deliver on innovative biomarker strategies for clinical programs including patient selection, differentiation, resistance, combinations and indication selection.
Develop reports and publications on translational data generated to support asset development and contribute to regulatory submissions.
Work on cross-functional project teams to drive execution of translational/biomarker plans working with disease and lab scientists, as well as BMS members from clinical, medical, commercial, regulatory, and diagnostics.
Engage with external academic collaborators/Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in Oncology/Hematology or related field with 12+ years of industry experience including significant time in translational capacity.
Requires comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts and / or methodologies within drug discovery or clinical development.
Has significant understanding of the role of translational research/medicine and clinical biomarkers in drug development.
Demonstrated knowledge of oncology and/or tumor-immunology disease biology.
Preferably has strong understanding of modality agnostic therapies including small molecules and biologics.
In-depth understanding of solid tumor oncology with knowledge of current and evolving clinical landscape and competitive scenarios, with therapeutic area experience a plus.
Strong scientific background with demonstrated impact using clinical, translational, and mechanistic data.
In depth understanding of early or late-stage drug and translational development process with proven track record of successful implementation of biomarker strategy.
Clinical protocol authoring and review of regulatory documents.
Working knowledge of technological platforms covering biomarker measures including but not limited to genomics, gene expression, immune profiling, and flow cytometry.
Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience in developing written documents such as primary manuscripts/publications/reviews, scientific presentations and regulatory submissions (INDs/NDAs) with ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts into simple communication points.
Proven track record of writing and publishing scientific articles as major scientific contributor.
Proven scientific/project leadership expertise and experience working on complex global teams, managing people/projects as well as leading external collaborations.
Experience interacting with health authorities.
Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders across the business continuum.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

translational strategiesbiomarker strategiesclinical developmentdrug discoveryoncologytumor-immunologysmall moleculesbiologicsdata analysisclinical protocol authoring

Soft Skills

problem-solvingverbal communicationwritten communicationscientific leadershipcollaborationinfluencing stakeholderssynthesizing complex conceptsproject managementteam managementengagement with KOLs

Certifications

Ph.D. in OncologyPh.D. in Hematology