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The Neuroscience TRC is committed to the development of transformational therapeutics for patients with neurodegenerative, neuromuscular and neuropsychiatric diseases. A network of internal and external partnerships across neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases and treatment modalities (small molecules, biologics and genetic medicines) supports our ambition to become leaders in neuroscience. Internal research focuses on causal human biology, matching therapeutic modality to molecular mechanism, and translational discovery enabling a rapid path to clinical proof-of-concept.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the identification of disease modifying and symptomatic therapies for neurodegenerative, neuro-inflammatory neuropsychiatric and neuromuscular diseases; approaches to modulate protein clearance and reduce or eliminate toxic protein production; emerging technologies (RNA, DNA targeting) that when matched to underlying causal human biology may deliver a precision medicine portfolio with a high probability of translational success; AI/ML in target identification drug discovery; neuroimaging and fluid biomarkers to track disease progression and target engagement; novel blood brain-barrier technologies to enhance delivery of biotherapeutics and genetic medicines across the blood-brain barrier.
Here, you'll get the chance to grow and thrive through uncommon opportunities and scope. You'll pursue innovative ideas while advancing professionally alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma.
Position Summary:
The Neuroscience Thematic Research Center (Neuro TRC) leverages external collaborations and internal research to establish a diverse portfolio targeting unmet needs in neurodegenerative, neuropsychiatric, neuroinflammatory and neuromuscular, diseases. The Senior Scientist, Neuroscience Discovery, in collaboration with other members of the Neuroscience TRC, undertakes implementation of in vivo and in vitro studies that enable rapid progression of drug candidates from target identification through clinical proof-of-concept. This position is based in Cambridge, MA, and will join a team of scientists responsible for supporting our collaborative drug discovery mission.
Position Responsibilities:
In this laboratory-based role as a Senior Scientist, in vivo Pharmacology, the ideal candidate will:
Plan and implement studies designed to evaluate novel BBB delivery technologies and therapeutic modalities applied to diseases of strategic interest to the Neuroscience TRC
Maintain transgenic and other animal models to evaluate and select drug candidates for further investment
Serve as project team member for programs employing novel delivery technologies for neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders
Experience =
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
7+ years of academic and / or industry experience
Or
Master's Degree
5+ years of academic and / or industry experience
Or
Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
2+ of academic and / or industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD with 4+ years of experience in drug discovery research spanning small molecule, biotherapeutics and genetic medicines discovery, with an emphasis on the evaluation of novel delivery technologies and approaches to enhance CNS delivery of therapeutic agents, using genetically modified animals where appropriate
Hands on experience in in vivo pharmacology, including small animal handling, surgical techniques, maintenance and breeding of transgenic animal colonies, coordination of research activities and coordination of research activities with external partners and vendors
Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary drug discovery team
Experience creating and applying genetically engineered animal models of neurologic disease towards identification of novel therapeutics
Experience leading drug discovery programs from ideation to delivery of a therapeutic candidate
Expertise in blood-brain-barrier delivery technologies spanning bi-specific antibodies and genetic medicines
Experience contributing to external collaborations and partnerships
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as an integrated member of multidisciplinary drug development teams
LI-Onsite
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On-site Protocol
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1591506
Updated: 2025-05-12 01:37:03.608 UTC
Location: Cambridge Crossing-MA
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