Full-Time

Scientist I

Biology

Updated on 4/19/2025

Blueprint Medicines

Blueprint Medicines

501-1,000 employees

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

Cambridge, MA, USA

Category
Computational Biology
Biology Lab & Research
Biology & Biotech
Requirements
  • BS with 8+ years of experience in industry, M.S. with 5+ years of experience in industry or a PhD
Responsibilities
  • Lead from the bench to identify and validate novel targets within the oncology and/or immunology & inflammation space to grow Blueprint’s pipeline
  • Independently conduct, optimize and proactively troubleshoot cellular screening assays to support early-stage small molecule inhibitor or protein degrader drug discovery programs
  • Proactively employ a breadth of cell and molecular biology techniques, including gene targeting approaches and small molecule inhibition, to dissect mechanism of action
  • Design and execute experiments to evaluate target dependency, phenotypic responses, resistance mechanisms, and drug combinations
  • Process, interpret, and present data to cross-functional team members to contextualize findings for the broader program
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Highly skilled in standard laboratory techniques (e.g. mammalian cell culture) and a wide range of state-of-the-art molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g. RT-qPCR, flow cytometry, immune-assays, AlphaLISA, In-Cell Western, high content imaging (HCI), CRISPR gene editing, etc)
  • Ability to independently execute experiments to investigate the mechanism of action, efficacy and safety of potential therapeutic targets using genetic and pharmacological approaches
  • Familiarity with PK/PD/efficacy relationships and experience delivering PD readouts is a plus
  • Ability to identify, learn, and adapt to new technologies as they become available
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent documentation and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with standard software analytical tools (e.g. GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, Excel, etc)
  • Excellent time management skills, and comfortable with multi-tasking to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated, creative scientist with a strong “can-do” attitude
  • Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills to facilitate cross-functional collaboration. A team player, who listens effectively, invites response and discussion

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for targeted therapies boosts Blueprint Medicines' market potential.
  • FDA initiatives expedite approval for Blueprint's innovative systemic mastocytosis treatments.
  • Increasing systemic mastocytosis prevalence aligns with Blueprint's therapeutic focus.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Deciphera Pharmaceuticals' KIT inhibitor, ripretinib, poses a market threat.
  • Stringent European regulations may hinder Blueprint's market expansion.
  • Potential patent expirations could lead to generic competition and revenue loss.

What makes Blueprint Medicines unique

  • Blueprint Medicines leads in mast cell-targeted therapies with AYVAKIT and BLU-808.
  • AYVAKIT shows long-term efficacy and safety in treating indolent systemic mastocytosis.
  • BLU-808 offers a wide therapeutic window as a first-in-class oral KIT inhibitor.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Mental Health Support

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
ETF Daily News
Mar 8th, 2025
Proficio Capital Partners LLC Makes New $1.01 Million Investment in Blueprint Medicines Co. (NASDAQ:BPMC)

Proficio Capital Partners LLC makes new $1.01 million investment in Blueprint Medicines Co. (NASDAQ:BPMC).

Defense World
Mar 7th, 2025
Truist Financial Corp Makes New Investment in Blueprint Medicines Co. (NASDAQ:BPMC)

Truist Financial Corp makes new investment in Blueprint Medicines Co. (NASDAQ:BPMC).

Medical Update Online
Mar 4th, 2025
Blueprint Medicines highlights 'decade of leadership' in Mast Cell research with new AYVAKIT and BLU-808 data at AAAAI/WAO 2025

Blueprint Medicines highlights 'decade of leadership' in Mast Cell research with new AYVAKIT and BLU-808 data at AAAAI/WAO 2025.

PR Newswire
Feb 28th, 2025
Blueprint Medicines Highlights Leading Portfolio Of Mast Cell-Targeted Therapies At 2025 Aaaai / Wao Joint Congress

-- Updated data show AYVAKIT® (avapritinib) was safe and effective for long-term treatment of ISM, with sustained symptom and quality-of-life benefit and no new safety signals with multiple years of therapy ---- AYVAKIT-treated patients achieved improvements in bone health based on an analysis of bone mineral density scans, underscoring the importance of treating patients early in the ISM disease course ---- BLU-808 healthy volunteer trial results demonstrate wide therapeutic window for modulating mast cell activity, affirming potential as best- and first-in-class oral wild-type KIT inhibitor --CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueprint Medicines Corporation (Nasdaq: BPMC) today announced data presentations reflecting its ongoing efforts to innovate the treatment of mast cell-driven diseases. The presentations include three-year median follow-up data from the registrational PIONEER trial demonstrating the strong long-term efficacy and safety of AYVAKIT® (avapritinib) in patients with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM), and real-world evidence further characterizing the substantial burden of the disease, highlighting the urgency to treat. In addition, the company will report positive data from the Phase 1 healthy volunteer trial evaluating BLU-808, an investigational, highly potent and selective oral inhibitor of wild-type KIT, consistent with top-line data previously announced in January 2025. A total of 14 data presentations, including two oral presentations, will be reported at the 2025 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) / World Allergy Organization (WAO) Joint Congress being held February 28-March 3 in San Diego."We are incredibly proud to showcase our mast cell therapy portfolio at AAAAI / WAO, with 14 presentations highlighting more than a decade of leadership and collaboration with the mast cell disease community, including renowned medical institutions pioneering innovative research and multi-disciplinary patient care," said Becker Hewes, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Blueprint Medicines. "In ISM, new data have reinforced that AYVAKIT was very well-tolerated after multiple years of treatment, with a low discontinuation rate and safety results that have remained consistent with the safety profile from the placebo-controlled study as summarized in the FDA-approval label

Defense World
Feb 17th, 2025
Blueprint Medicines Corporation Reports Strong Financial Results for 2024

Furthermore, Blueprint Medicines announced the appointment of Sherwin Sattarzadeh as Chief Business Officer, succeeding Helen Ho.