Associate Director, Precision Medicine

Bristol Myers Squibb

Associate Director of Precision Medicine at Bristol Myers Squibb, managing diagnostic biomarker programs and collaborating with brand teams. Requires advanced degree and 3+ years in diagnostic assay development.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeMassachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $186,110 - $259,344 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in companion biomarker diagnostic program development and execution, with a strong focus on collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and effective communication with external stakeholders. Possesses advanced knowledge in diagnostic assay development, regulatory activities, and commercial planning related to precision medicine.

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Advanced Technical DegreeDiagnostic Assay DevelopmentBiomarker/In Vitro Diagnostic PlatformsOncology BiomarkersLaboratory Medicine Certification

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Hard Skills

Companion Biomarker DevelopmentDiagnostic Product DeliveryTechnical Development and ValidationClinical ValidationRegulatory ActivitiesCommercial StrategyPrecision Medicine KnowledgeProblem SolvingMatrix Team CoordinationDecision-Making

Soft Skills

CollaborationEffective CommunicationMultidisciplinary Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

ASCP Certification

Industry Keywords

Diagnostic IndustryBiomarkerTranslational MedicineDrug DiscoveryMedical Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides subject matter expertise related to development and execution of companion biomarker diagnostic programs for BMS product development and brand teams.
Implements the diagnostic strategy, including development of supportive arguments for highly complex projects and delivery of diagnostic products.
Represents Precision Medicine function on asset Development, Brand and Translational Medicine teams for which companion, complementary, or other in vitro diagnostic development is within strategy.
Collaborates effectively with an integrated organizational framework across translational medicine and R&D.
Forms alliances across scientific disciplines and participates in the decision-making process that typically require developing new options to solve highly complex problems for the completion of team goals.
Coordinates the Precision Medicine matrix sub-teams for specific diagnostic products or indications to enhance the value of the assets through incorporation of diagnostic biomarkers into exploratory, clinical, regulatory, and Medical/Commercial strategies.
Provides technical direction to business development led search, evaluation and transactions for diagnostic partnering.
Coordinates all executable activities between the Development/Brand team and external diagnostic partners.
Responsible for delivery of diagnostic partner critical milestones, e.g. technical development and validation, clinical validation, and regulatory activities.
Participates in commercial planning and medical strategy as related to the diagnostic product.
Provides internal and external subject matter expertise for BMS Precision Medicine activities.
Acquires and disseminates precision medicine knowledge for organizational learning and capability.
Represents BMS Precision Medicine to external stakeholders including health authorities, medical customers and presentations at scientific meetings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced technical degree, e.g., MSc, PhD, MD, DVM, PharmD.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in diagnostic assay development.
Experience with or good working knowledge of biomarker/in vitro diagnostic platforms.
Specific experience in the diagnostic industry, oncology biomarkers, diagnostic business development, and/or certification in laboratory medicine (e.g. ASCP) is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary matrix team.
Requires comprehensive knowledge of principles, concepts and/or methodologies within drug discovery, development or production.

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.