Syngene International Ltd. is hiring a Senior Research Associate for its Translational Medicine (TM-TDDT) division at the BioconโBristol Myers Squibb Research Center, Bangalore. This role is ideal for Masterโs level life science professionals seeking hands-on experience in preclinical research, oncology, immunology, and biomarker-driven translational strategies.
The position offers exposure to late-stage global pharma portfolios, collaborative research, and regulatory-grade scientific reporting, making it a strong career opportunity for candidates aiming to grow in drug discovery and translational medicine.
๐งช Key Responsibilities
- Conduct preclinical laboratory experiments supporting late-stage BMS asset programs
- Generate data for biomarkers, patient selection strategies, dose & schedule optimization
- Support combination strategies, resistance mechanisms, and differentiation from standard of care
- Design and execute experiments for internal and collaborative translational projects
- Interface with Translational Medicine scientists and disease leaders
- Maintain accurate experimental records and present findings internally
- Prepare non-clinical pharmacology study reports to support regulatory submissions
๐ Educational Qualifications
- Masterโs degree (MSc, MS, MTech or equivalent)
- Relevant experience in Immunology, Oncology, or Hemato-Oncology
- Industry experience in translational or preclinical research is preferred
๐งฌ Technical & Functional Skills
- Cell culture, primary cell isolation, transfection, single-cell cloning
- Gene editing workflows: siRNA, CRISPR, TALEN, HDR
- Gene expression: qRT-PCR, RNA-Seq familiarity
- Epigenetics: ChIP, methylation analysis
- Protein & immunoassays: ELISA, MSD, Luminex, CBA, TSA
- Flow cytometry and cell phenotyping
- In vivo models in autoimmune, solid tumor, or heme-oncology
- Strong scientific writing, data analysis, and problem-solving skills
๐ง Behavioral & Soft Skills
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, and quality-focused researcher
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrix environments
- Ability to handle complex experiments with minimal supervision
- Excellent multitasking and troubleshooting abilities
- Willingness to work with animal (rodent) models and human-derived samples
- Experience with patient samples or GCLP/CLIA environments is an advantage
๐ผ Why Join Syngene?
- Work with global pharma leaders like Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Exposure to cutting-edge translational medicine programs
- Strong learning ecosystem with regulatory and clinical relevance
- Inclusive workplace with equal opportunity employment
- Competitive salary and long-term career growth in R&D
๐ How to Apply
