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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Youll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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When you join Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), you become part of a diverse, high-achieving team united by a shared mission to transform patients lives. BMS brings together experts across a broad range of disciplines to advance a robust pipeline of drug candidates targeting serious diseases. At BMS, youll have the chance to grow and thrive through unique opportunities, working alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma. Around the world , we are passionate about making a meaningful impact for patients with serious diseases. We empower our employees to apply their talents and ideas, learn and grow together, and make a differencefrom innovative research to community support.
We are seeking talented candidates to join our Medicinal Chemistry teams in Princeton, NJ, Cambridge, MA, and San Diego, CA.
Day to Day Duties Include:
Design and synthesize novel compounds aimed at treating human diseases, with a focus on Oncology, Neurosciences, Immunology, and Cardiovascular therapeutic areas.
Apply advanced organic chemistry techniques and contemporary medicinal chemistry strategies to address project-specific challenges.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 5+ years of academic / industry experience
Or
Masters degree and 3+ years of academic / industry experience
Or
PhD in Chemistry and no years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in organic chemistry with 0-2 years of additional related research experience.
Demonstrated ability to design and execut e multistep synthesis of complex organic molecules using modern techniques in organic chemistry.
E xpertise in the purification and characterization of organic compounds (Chromatography and NMR, MS, IR spectroscopy).
Excellent problem-solving skills and a thorough understanding of synthetic methods and reaction mechanisms.
Good oral/written communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
The ideal candidate will attach a research summary, no more than 3 pages.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Cambridge Crossing: $130,090 - $157,642 
Princeton - NJ - US: $113,120 - $137,072 
San Diego - CA - US: $124,430 - $150,782 
 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employees work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Years holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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.
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