Senior Principal Scientist Machine Learning / Protein Design Prediction

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Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us Job Description We are seeking a collaborative machine learning scientist with expertise in protein structure prediction and design to join the Predictive Sciences team. You will be responsible for the research and development of innovative computational approaches and workflows to design and optimize proteins. This role provides the opportunity to leverage large-scale proprietary datasets and work with subject matter experts on cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems in how we discover and engineer the next generation of biotherapeutics. Responsibilities • Pioneer machine learning research into antibody-antigen interaction modeling and design using internal and external datasets. • Partner with project teams to advance sequence- and structure-based antibody discovery and design. • Develop and implement computational approaches and prediction algorithms that can map linear and three-dimensional epitopes, optimize binding scaffolds and library design to guide screening, identify and mature the affinity of antibody hits, and assess potential liabilities and optimal development options. • Communicate findings and recommend follow-up actions in multiple settings such as 1:1, seminars, group, and project meetings. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in structural bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, statistics, or similar and 10+ years of academic / industry experience • OR Master's Degree in structural bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, statistics, or similar and 8+ years of academic / industry experience • Ph.D. in structural bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, statistics, or similar with 8+ years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications • Ph.D. in structural bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, statistics, or similar with 8+ years of relevant experience. • Deep expertise in modern neural network architectures including transformers, autoencoders, GANs, attention models. Familiarity with Tensorflow/JAX and its ecosystem, as well as other platforms such as scikit, and design of effective experiments and metrics. • Experience with state-of-the-art machine learning approaches applied to biological sequence data (RNA, DNA, proteins) in the molecular and cell biology domains. • Proven track record of contributing to and helping advance multi-disciplinary team projects. • Expertise with a high-level programming language such as R or Python for sophisticated data analysis and reproducible research practices. • Scientific curiosity with an ability to identify questions machine learning approaches can address, and the skills to develop solutions both independently and collaboratively. • Excellent problem-solving skills and teamwork. • Strong communication, data presentation, and visualization skills. • Knowledge in biochemistry or protein engineering is a plus. The starting compensation for this job is a range from $159,000-$185,000, 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 the where the job is performed. Final individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our https://careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our BMS Careers site may vary based on the job and location. 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. 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. 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