Director, Clinical Scientist - Early Clinical Development

at  BristolMyers Squibb

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 .

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of GCP/ICH, drug development process, study design, statistics, clinical operations.
• Advanced ability to analyze, interpret, and present data.
• Advanced knowledge and skills to support program specific data review, trend identification, data interpretation.
• Advanced knowledge of indication, therapeutic area, compound(s), competitive landscape and health authority requirements.
• Ability to self-supervise and act independently to identify/resolve program level issues.
• Proficient critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making skills.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including medical writing, presentations to large groups, facilitation of interactive discussions and 1:1 discussion with internal and external thought leaders.
• Strong leadership presence.
• Demonstrated ability to embed quality within culture.
• Exhibits confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively relating to people at all levels internally and externally.
• Promotes a culture of scientific excellence, multidisciplinary problem solving and collaboration, teamwork, consistency, flexibility, execution, quality and effective communication.
• Anticipates needs, assesses and manages business and organizational risks.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• 10+ years of experience in clinical science, clinical research or equivalent, and 2+ years of Phase I experience.
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in managing direct/indirect employees and leading teams.
• Domestic and International travel may be required (15 - 25%).

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $182,000-244,000 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 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.

• Leads/manages a team or complex scope of work to ensure high quality delivery of innovative protocols, data package, and consistency across programs.
• Maintains an advanced understanding of the status of all trial activities within assigned Program(s).
• Provides scientific and clinical leadership to support the team; provide program/study/therapeutic area/skills training to team members.
• Contributes to resource planning activities for team.
• Accountable for the performance and professional development of Clinical Scientist team (direct and matrix) where applicable.
• Leads proactive risk identification and mitigation plans; provides progress reports and risk assessment updates.
• Reviews, audits, and presents data and information to internal leaders and external investigators.
• Serves as a key cross functional collaborator; represents the Clinical Scientist function on Development Teams and in various process improvement initiatives and/or cross functional activities.
• Collaborates to support incoming asset and/or business development activities (i.e., due diligence).
  Author/review abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts for external publications.