Senior Scientist, Machine Learning/AI Computational Tissue Imaging Research
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those
aren't 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. You'll get the chance to grow and
thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside
high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther
than you thought possible.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 .When you join BMS, you are joining
a diverse, high-achieving team united by a common mission. The
Informatics and Predictive Sciences (IPS) mission is to Pioneer,
Partner and Predict to drive transformative insights for patient
benefit. IPS conducts applied computational research in areas that
include genomic, structural and molecular informatics,
computational and systems biology, patient selection and
translational biomarker research, and broader fields including
knowledge science, epidemiology and machine learning-across the
full lifecycle of drug discovery and development and across all
therapeutic areas at BMS. We do this in close partnership with
scientific and clinical experts in the field, both inside and
outside the company." We perform innovative science to empower key
data-driven decisions across a rich pipeline of next-generation
medicines. In doing so, our work transforms the lives of patients,
as well as our own lives and careers.Here, you'll get the chance to
grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale
and scope. You'll pursue innovative ideas while advancing
professionally alongside some of the brightest minds in
biopharma.We are seeking a highly motivated machine learning/AI
scientist to join our Computational Tissue Imaging Research team in
the Translational Bioinformatics organization. This team of
computational imaging scientists is responsible for advancing
Bristol-Myers Squibb's industry-leading pipeline through the
strategic application of cutting-edge tissue-based image analysis
and bioinformatics approaches. The team collaborates with various
internal stakeholders, including pathologists, biologists, and
other bioinformaticians to understand mechanism of action (MoA) and
identify novel tissue-based biomarkers. The team interacts with and
impacts all aspects of R&D at BMS, from early discovery through
late-stage development. The successful candidate will be
responsible for developing and implementing advanced AI algorithms
to analyze pathology whole slide images, contributing to
breakthroughs in novel biomarker discovery and precision
medicine.Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and validate advanced machine learning-powered
image analysis algorithms for quantitative histopathology
- Manage, process, and analyze large pathology datasets (internal
and public), ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Collaborate with pathologists and other scientists to
understand clinical biomarker needs and integrate learnings into
algorithm development.
- Keep up to date on the latest development in AI and machine
learning, applying innovative techniques to improve algorithm
accuracy and efficiency.
- Implement and monitor quality control processes for AI model
performance.
- Document algorithm development processes and report on project
progress and outcomes.Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics,
Computer Science, or related discipline and 7+ years of academic /
industry experience
- or Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics,
Computer Science, or related discipline and 5+ years of academic /
industry experience
- or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer
Science, or related discipline and 2+ years of academic / industry
experiencePreferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Biomedical Engineering,
Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related discipline; 2 or more
years of related experience in a university pathology lab or a
biopharma company.
- Proficient in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision,
and image process techniques.
- Strong coding skills in Python, and experience with
machine-learning and deep learning libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn,
TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex
data and translate findings into actionable insights through
statistical analysis and visualization.
- Prior experience in developing image analysis algorithms and
feature extraction of tissue types, and various cell types through
stains and morphometric features is desired.
- Prior experience with applying machine learning and/or deep
learning tools for medical and/or cellular imaging tasks is
preferred.
- Familiarity with complementary bioinformatics analysis
techniques and data such as survival analysis, RNA and/or genomic
sequencing measurements is a strong plus.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is
a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, and rigorous
and creative thinking
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an
ability to collaborate effectively with lab scientists and
pathologists and to present coherently and concisely.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to
handle several concurrent, fast-paced projects.
- Track record of scientific leadership exemplified by first
author peer-reviewed publications ideally related to pathology
image analysis.The starting compensation for this job is a range
from $109,000 - $150,700, 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. 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 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.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 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 Protocol BMS 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. 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.Any data processed in connection with role applications will
be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and
regulations.
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