Scientific Director, Clinical Pathology

About the role

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. BMS is seeking a veterinary Clinical Pathologist to join a large and well-established biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing safe and efficacious medicines for areas of unmet need. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly experienced, collaborative, and supportive group of pathologists, where career growth is actively encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert scientific interpretation and integration of clinical pathology data from nonclinical development studies.
• Scientific advisor to the Clinical Pathology laboratory in New Brunswick and collaborates with other functions within Nonclinical Drug Development Sciences (NDDS).
• Reviews non-GLP and GLP study protocols and provides input into the design of clinical pathology endpoints and analyses.
• Prepares clear, accurate, and scientifically rigorous clinical pathology reports that communicate the significance of findings for nonclinical safety assessment and regulatory submissions.
• Serves as an independent clinical pathology scientific reviewer for outsourced toxicology studies.
• Provides expert consultation on unusual or complex clinical pathology findings, including cytology, bone marrow aspirates, urine sediment, and exploratory biomarker selection, and participates in multifunctional investigative toxicology teams, as needed.
• Collaborates with NDDS colleagues to optimize use of clinical pathology resources across various BMS sites (as feasible).
• Continuously evaluates and applies new scientific methodologies to meet research and drug-registration needs and resolve toxicity-based issues.
• Fosters an environment of scientific excellence, open communication, and creativity to maximize productivity and support employee career development.
• Encouraged to present at scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (DVM, and preferably MS or PhD or equivalent), and ACVP board certification in Clinical Pathology or “board eligible” with a solid foundation in Industry clinical pathology, toxicology, and related disciplines such as metabolism and pharmacokinetics.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and/or a contract research organization (CRO), with substantial responsibility for interpreting clinical pathology data from nonclinical studies.
• Demonstrated broad experience contributing to product registration activities, regulatory submissions, and supporting dossiers.
• Solid understanding of GLP regulations and their application in an Industry clinical pathology laboratory environment.
• Strong comparative clinical pathology expertise, including interpretation of data from toxicity and/or efficacy studies conducted in a diverse array of nonclinical species.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the drug discovery and development process, including the biology and pathophysiology of one or more disease target areas.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to produce clear,