Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Imaging AI - job 2 of 2

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Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Imaging AIJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated machine learning engineer to join our Imaging AI team in the Informatics and Predictive Sciences (IPS) organization. This team of computational scientists is responsible for advancing Bristol Myers Squibb's industry-leading pipeline through development and application of cutting-edge tissue-based image analysis approaches, often in multi-modal context (e.g. spatial transcriptomics, combining different imaging modalities or imaging with molecular data).We collaborate with various internal stakeholders, including pathologists, biologists, and other computational scientists to understand disease biology and contribute to the development of novel treatments. The team impacts all aspects of R&D at BMS, from early discovery through late-stage development. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and leading the implementation of our data and compute infrastructure, in close collaboration with Research IT and other IPS researchers. The infrastructure englobes high-performance compute for in-house model training, commercial solutions, and resources provided by external partners.This position would suit a researcher in imaging AI with experience in infrastructure, or an engineer with interest in AI research in a biomedical context.Responsibilities• Collaboratively design and build an integrated ecosystem of resources for imaging research• Contribute to the development, deployment, and integration of new machine learning models• Design and implement robust and efficient data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and cleaning large pathology and cellular imaging datasets (e.g., whole-slide histology images, image annotations, slide/patient-level metadata, clinical endpoints).• Develop & maintain databases to catalog AI models, annotations, and metadata.• Communicate technical findings effectively to scientific and non-technical audiences through presentations, reports, and documentation.Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, AI or a related discipline and 8+ years of academic / industry experience• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, AI or a related discipline and 6+ years of academic / industry experience• or PhD in Computer Science, AI or a related discipline and 4+ years of academic / industry experiencePreferred Qualifications• PhD (or MSc with 4+ years experience) in Computer Science, AI or a related discipline• Strong proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, etc.) and data analysis tools (Jupyter Notebooks, Pandas, RStudio, etc.).• Proficiency in building and deploying machine learning models (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).• Proficiency in container strategies such as Docker, ECS, and ECR.• Experience with machine learning lifecycle management tools (e.g., MLflow and WandB) is a plus.• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc is a plus.• Prior experience with developing machine learning pipelines for histological and/or cellular imaging tasks is preferred.• Strong problem-solving skills through rigorous and creative thinking.• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while balancing several concurrent, fast-paced projects.This is an on-site position, with flexibility of 50% remote work, based at any of BMS' research sites: Cambridge (MA), Lawrenceville (NJ), Seattle (WA), San Diego (CA), Brisbane (CA)The starting compensation for this job is a range from $129,000 to $177,100, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final , individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Career Site. Life At BMS - BMS CareersBenefit 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 Year's 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.#LI-HybridIf 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 CareersWith 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 ProtocolBMS has a diverse 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.BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. 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