Principal Scientist, AI-Driven Oncology Target Discovery

Bristol Myers Squibb
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Location
Cambridge, MA
Job Type
Full-time
Reposted
August 2, 2026
Originally posted Mar 25, 2026
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70
Salary Range
$167k - $202k USD

Job Description

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a computational scientist to lead machine learning and AI agent development focused on oncology target discovery. The position involves creating automated analytical tools to examine complex biological datasets and identify therapeutic targets while understanding resistance mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement AI systems to automate workflows for target identification using omics and screening data
  • Integrate machine learning solutions into research workflows with cross-functional teams
  • Analyze multimodal patient datasets to understand disease biology
  • Transform analytical findings into actionable scientific insights
  • Author publishable research reports and present conclusions
  • Contribute to collaborative project planning across departments

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years experience, OR
  • Master's degree plus 6+ years experience, OR
  • PhD plus 4+ years experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Statistics
  • Demonstrated experience developing AI agents or LLM-driven applications
  • Knowledge of functional genomics and single-cell/spatial omics analysis
  • Background in systems biology within drug discovery; oncology experience preferred
  • Strong publication record in machine learning or computational biology
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in fast-paced environments

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the job located, and is it remote, hybrid, or on-site?
The position is located in Cambridge, MA. The provided text does not specify a remote, hybrid, or on-site work-mode policy.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
You will design AI systems to automate target identification workflows, integrate machine learning into research, analyze multimodal patient datasets, and transform findings into scientific insights. Additionally, you will author publishable research reports and collaborate on project planning across departments.
What are the required qualifications and experience levels?
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience.
What preferred qualifications are you looking for?
Preferred qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field, experience developing AI agents or LLM-driven applications, knowledge of functional genomics and single-cell/spatial omics, a systems biology background in drug discovery (preferably oncology), and a strong publication record.

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AI Relevance: 93/100 (Highly relevant)
Remote Type: onsite
Experience: Senior
Allowed Locations: Worldwide
Skills & Tags:
AI agents LLM machine learning oncology computational biology target discovery single-cell spatial omics functional genomics

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