Associate Director Global Clinical Scientist

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Director, Global Clinical Scientist

Working with Us
Challenging. 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

Position Summary

The Director, Global Clinical Scientist is a member of the Late Clinical Development Function which provides the scientific expertise necessary to design and deliver clinical studies and programs with high quality and urgency.

• Individual contributor role providing support across program(s)

• Serves a key role in the implementation of the Global Clinical Development Strategy for the assigned book of work within an asset and/or indication(s). This includes serving as a subject matter expert and having the capability to represent the CS group in cross-functional initiatives

• Ensures consistency across studies within an asset and/or indication

• Provides support for clinical studies within the assigned asset or indication

• Provides input to strategic discussions and development of clinical development plans (CDPs)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the development, conduct and regulatory submission of clinical studies including but not limited to

• Protocol development

• Clinical data review

• Data interpretation; review and validation of CSRs

• Regulatory requirements and documents (e.g., IB, submissions, etc)

• Site/KOL engagement strategies and implementation

• Harmonization of standards across programs and/or indications (e.g. data standards, programming specifications, statistical analysis plans)

• Ensure lessons learned are communicated across teams and ensure alignment so that unnecessary amendments are avoided and to align with asset/TA-level protocol elements

• May serve as Trial Lead for complex clinical studies

• May present data/information to internal and external stakeholders including investigators and study staff

• Independently, proactively, and consistently develop, enact, and share best practices

• Clinical oversight of study data, specifically, leverages best practices to guide the CS team(s) in:

• understanding interdependencies of CRFs

• data conventions/ rules

• data review tools and visualizations; collaboration with DM and Programming

• Serve as peer coach or mentor

• Actively participate and demonstrate clinical leadership in study team meetings and other cross-functional meetings as warranted

• Plan execution of deliverables and anticipate future work/identification of issues, and remediation activities

• Partner with CCOE Clinical Capabilities Team to represent CS function in cross functional activities, support or lead process improvement and departmental training activities 

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, Pharm D, MS, RN or other scientific field preferred)

• 10+ years of experience in Clinical R&D roles/responsibilities, including functioning in a matrix environment

• Recognized as a Therapeutic Area and/or Functional expert

Key Competency Requirements:

•        Advanced knowledge of GCP/ICH, overall drug development process from discovery to registration, study design, statistics, clinical operations, regulatory environment

•        Advanced verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills. 

•        Must be able to effectively collaborate across all functions and all job levels

•        Ability to assimilate technical information quickly

•        Demonstrated ability to influence within study team, TA, department, functions

•        Leadership presence and strong presentations skills

•        Proactive / Drive for results

•        Proficiency in leading teams and activities

•        Advanced knowledge and skills to support scientific data review, trend identification, data interpretation, and reporting

•        Advanced knowledge of the therapeutic area

•        Advanced critical thinking, problem solving, decision making skills

•        Commitment to Quality

•        Adaptable / Flexible (willing and able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities; ability to meet day-to-day challenges with confidence and professionalism)

•        Advanced planning/project management skills (ability to develop short to long-range plans that are realistic and effective in meeting goals)

•        Embodies collaborative spirit, enterprise mindset, ability to implement action

•        Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required

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. 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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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 [email protected]. 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.

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 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. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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 [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

Data Protection

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Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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