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Director, Bioconjugation

Bristol Myers Squibb · Cambridge, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$247k–$299k/yrFull-time
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for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use only sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Must not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting includes compensation overview with pay range, and benefits description. So we can include Pay and Benefits sections. Schedule? Not mentioned. So we should not include Schedule. Also maybe "About the role" corresponds to Position Summary. "Responsibilities" corresponds to Key Responsibilities. "Qualifications" maybe combine Qualifications & Experience and Preferred Qualification? The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to decide which to include based on content. There's "Qualifications & Experience" and "Preferred Qualification". Could map to Qualifications. There's no explicit Skills section but we could embed skills within Qualifications or maybe create Skills heading if there is skill content. The posting includes many skill-like items: hands-on expertise, ability to interpret data, communication, etc. Could create a Skills section. However we must not create sections unless posting has real specific content for it. There is skill content, so we could include Skills. But we also have Qualifications. Might be redundant. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Qualifications and Skills into one Qualifications section. But they gave examples of possible headings; we can choose which to use. Let's think: The posting includes "Qualifications & Experience" and "Preferred Qualification". That's qualifications. It also includes skill-like items (hands-on expertise, ability to interpret data, communication). Those could be part of qualifications. So we can have a single Qualifications section covering both required and preferred. Then we have About the role (Position Summary). Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities). Benefits (Benefits). Pay (Compensation Overview). No Schedule. No Requirements separate (maybe covered in Qualifications). So we will output:

About the role

...position summary...

Responsibilities

  • ... each responsibility...

Qualifications

... required qualifications ...

  • ... preferred qualifications ...
maybe. But we must not repeat job title. Also must not include Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; we can drop them. Must preserve all substantive information. Must remove boilerplate: things like "We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway." That's substantive? It's encouraging to apply; maybe considered boilerplate? It's not legal/EEO, but it's a generic encouragement. Might be considered application instruction? It's not exactly instruction to apply, but it's encouraging. The instruction says remove application instructions. This line is encouraging to apply; could be considered application instruction. Safer to remove it. Also remove "We determine starting pay thoughtfully..." maybe part of compensation overview; that's substantive about compensation, keep. Remove "Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis..." maybe keep as part of compensation overview? It's about compensation, could keep. But we need to preserve all substantive information; that is substantive about compensation. Keep. Remove "Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)." That's benefits; keep. Remove "U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO)..." that's benefits; keep. Remove "Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits..." keep. Remove "Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown..." keep. Remove "U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https //careers.bms.com/benefits" that's a link; maybe keep as part of benefits? It's a reference; could keep but it's a URL. Might be considered navigation? It's a link to benefits; could keep as part of benefits. But we might drop URLs as they are not essential? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; URLs are substantive? Might be considered navigation but it's a reference to benefits. I'd keep it as plain text maybe. Remove "How We Work Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https //careers.bms.com/ways-of-working." This is about work model; not specifically requested heading; could be considered part of About the role? It's not in the list of headings but could be included in About the role paragraph. It's substantive about role. Keep. Remove "Supporting People With Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement." This is EEO/accommodation; instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. So remove this block. Remove "Candidate Rights BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. For roles based in Los Angeles County only If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information https //careers.bms.com/california-residents/" This is also legal/EEO; remove. Remove "Data Protection We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https //careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. If this posting is missing required information required by local law or incorrect, contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.comwith the Job Title and Requisition number. Do not send application-related inquiries to this email. To check your application status, please login to your Candidate Home Account." This is application instructions/data protection; remove. Remove the final line "R1605948 Director, Bioconjugation" maybe job ID and title; we should not repeat job title as heading, but we can drop it entirely. Now compile content. About the role: Position Summary paragraph: "We are seeking a Director of Bioconjugation to shape the strategic direction of bioconjugation strategy across our antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) and antibody–RNA conjugate (ARC/AOC) portfolio. This is a scientific leadership role focused exclusively on antibody-based conjugates. This role will lead a team of bioconjugation scientists and set the conjugation strategy while partnering with Chemistry on linker–payload design across a portfolio spanning small molecule cytotoxic payloads, oligonucleotide payloads, targeted protein degrader payloads, and dual-payload formats. In addition, this Director position will build the platform capabilities our portfolio needs and implement them while working alongside Biologics, Chemistry and Biology teams to drive conjugate strategy from target selection through candidate nomination and transition to development." We could also include the opening paragraph about Bristol Myers Squibb purpose-driven culture etc. That's also about the role? It's general company description. Might be considered About the role? It's not specific to role but could be included as part of About the role. The instruction: "About the role" heading for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities...). The opening paragraph about BMS purpose-driven culture is generic but could be considered About the role? It's not role-specific but still about the company. Might be okay to include. However we should preserve ALL substantive information; we can include it in About the role paragraph. Thus About the role includes: first paragraph about BMS culture, then Position Summary. Responsibilities: list each bullet from Key Responsibilities. Key Responsibilities sentences: - Lead the bioconjugation team; set scientific direction and deploy resources against portfolio priorities. - Together with Global Chemistry set the enterprise bioconjugation strategy across the portfolio — conjugation chemistry selection, site-specificity approach, DAR distribution, and address the chemistry challenges that separate oligonucleotide payloads from small molecule payloads. - Act as bioconjugation lead or co-lead on discovery program teams, owning conjugate design and delivery strategy from concept through candidate selection and transition to development. - Partner closely with Global Discovery Chemistry, Biologics Discovery and Protein Engineering, Discovery Biology and Translational Sciences, DMPK, Toxicology, and Development; manage strategic external relationships including academic collaborations, technology partners, and CROs. - Represent bioconjugation at governance and portfolio reviews, presenting strategy, data packages, and risk assessments; partner with Development and CMC to ensure discovery-stage conjugation choices are manufacturable and analytically tractable. - Champion data capture, standardization, and computational/ML-enabled design approaches across the portfolio. We need to split into
  • items. Qualifications: combine required and preferred. Required qualifications (from Qualifications & Experience): - Bachelor's Degree 15+ years of academic / industry experience OR Master's Degree 12+ years of academic / industry experience OR PhD 8+ years of academic / industry experience - 6+ years of leadership experience - Degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline. - Deep, hands-on expertise in bioconjugation chemistry cysteine and lysine conjugation, site-specific and enzymatic conjugation (e.g., transglutaminase, sortase, engineered tags), click and bioorthogonal chemistry, and linker design (cleavable and non-cleavable). - Demonstrated hands-on experience with cytotoxic small molecule ADCs, plus direct experience with antibody–RNA/oligonucleotide conjugates, and working familiarity with degrader-antibody and dual-payload architectures. - Direct experience with highly potent small molecule payload classes (e.g., topoisomerase I inhibitors, auristatins/maytansinoids, or comparable), including safe handling and containment requirements. - Demonstrated program leadership track record of leading discovery programs and setting program strategy, with candidates advanced to nomination or into clinical development. - Ability to interpret and evaluate conjugate analytical data (RP-HPLC, SEC, HIC, IEX, LC-MS/HRMS, CE-SDS). - Excellent written and verbal communication; proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across functions. Preferred Qualification (list): - 8+ years of progressive leadership experience, including direct experience as the bioconjugation lead on discovery project teams, with a proven track record of advancing bioconjugate therapeutics from concept through development candidate nomination. - Depth in oligonucleotide therapeutics (siRNA, ASO) applied to conjugates oligo design and chemical modification, conjugate purification, analytical characterization, and the delivery/PK considerations specific to antibody–RNA conjugates. - Hands on experience with glycan-mediated bioconjugation platforms. - Targeted protein degradation experience and the specific challenges of conjugating and delivering degrader payloads. - Experience with dual-payload or multi-payload conjugate design and the orthogonal conjugation strategies it requires. - CMC and tech-transfer exposure; experience supporting IND-enabling packages for conjugate modalities. - Experience with high-throughput/automated conjugation
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