Scientist, Predictive Molecular Research

Key Skills

Deep Learning, Drug Discovery, Effective communication skills, Keras software library, Machine learning techniques, Pandas, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow

Job Description

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

CITRE, based in Seville, Spain, is Bristol Myers Squibb’s research institute in Europe, and our link to the European research community.

Informatics & Predictive Sciences at CITRE performs innovative computational research to inform decisions across all stages of drug development. Areas of research include computational and network biology, machine/deep learning, cheminformatics, predictive modeling, patient stratification, and method development for analysis and interpretation of biological data.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and collaborative Scientist, Predictive Molecular Research to join us in facing challenging scientific problems head-on and demonstrating how computational research can transform the lives of patients.

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams at the interface between biology, chemistry and machine learning to advance the discovery novel therapeutic targets and/or small-molecule compounds
• Design and implement leading-edge predictive and generative deep learning approaches to accelerate early drug discovery effort
• Contribute to the elucidation of key features and mechanisms that drive the properties of protein-degrading molecules and their interactions with targets through structural modeling and molecular docking analyses
• Collaborate as a member of cross-functional teams in multiple locations to design experiments, guide data generation, and validate in silico findings
• Creatively identify opportunities to apply or develop predictive approaches that contribute to the data-driven understanding of mechanisms of action and indications.
• Develop and deploy simple analytical tools to assist project scientists in their investigational workflows.

Requirements:

• PhD in bioinformatics, biophysics, computer science or related fields accompanied by original research publications.
• Strong experience in machine learning, preferably with demonstrated application of generative, graph-based, transformer, or geometric deep learning approaches
• Working knowledge of data processing and machine learning libraries in python/R (pandas, sklearn, tensorflow, PyTorch, etc)
• Exposure to early drug discovery processes
• Attention to detail and capacity to communicate technical/scientific concepts clearly and concisely to audiences of varied backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Verbal and written English language fluency

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t 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.

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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.