Principal Scientist, Staff Veterinarian

Bristol Myers Squibb

Staff Veterinarian providing veterinary care and oversight for lab animals at Bristol Myers Squibb. Collaborating with scientists and ensuring regulatory compliance in a dynamic research setting.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $148,650 - $180,126 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical veterinary care for laboratory animals, including surgical and anesthesia practices, while ensuring compliance with GLP regulations and IACUC standards. Capable of collaborating on experimental protocols and training staff in veterinary practices and animal health surveillance.

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DVM Or Equivalent DegreeVeterinary Medicine LicenseLaboratory Animal CareGLP ComplianceSurgical Models And Anesthesia

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentDisease ManagementMicrobiological Data InterpretationAnimal Health SurveillanceVeterinary Oversight

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentorshipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

ACLAM Board-Eligibility

Industry Keywords

IACUCFDAUSDAAAALACOccupational Health And Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality clinical care and accurate record keeping for all laboratory animals, including clinical assessment and diagnoses, treatment planning, management of disease outbreaks, and performance of surgery and anesthesia
Serve as a clinical veterinarian at the LVL site, with cross-coverage responsibilities at the NBR site as needed, including veterinary oversight for GLP studies and ensuring compliance with applicable GLP regulations and standards
Direct and evaluate animal health surveillance programs; interpret and apply microbiological, serological, and parasitological data to prevent, diagnose, and treat laboratory animal disease
Collaborate with scientific staff on experimental protocol design and animal model development, building expertise in translational research models
Partner with the VS Global Training Team to implement and deliver training programs for VS staff and research personnel, supporting compliance with all applicable regulations and standards
Support the IACUC through rotational veterinary pre-review of all activities involving animals, post-approval monitoring (PAM), and assessment of research personnel technical competencies
Contribute to internal projects and cross-site committees, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility over time
Supervise VS staff as assigned, with mentorship provided
Provide veterinary care and oversight for a diverse range of species, including, but not limited to, rodents, canines, rabbits, swine, and nonhuman primates (NHP).

Requirements

What you’ll need

DVM, or equivalent degree, plus a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the United States
Experience working with laboratory animals, with demonstrated knowledge of their biology, diseases, and handling
ACLAM board-eligibility through completion of an ACLAM-approved post-doctoral program or accrual of equivalent experience (preferred).
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing the care and use of laboratory animals (FDA, USDA, IACUC, AAALAC)
Understanding of occupational health and safety practices, including PPE use to minimize injury risk and exposure to zoonotic agents
Interest in or experience with surgical models and anesthesia in a laboratory animal research setting (preferred)
Experience working with large animal species, including nonhuman primates and swine (preferred)
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to upholding BMS Core Values in all aspects of the role

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. 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.