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Associate Director, Clinical Science

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you'll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impacton our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients.

The Associate Director of Clinical Science plays a supportive role in clinical development of RayzeBio radiopharmaceuticals for oncology indications. Working in collaboration with clinical development, the position is responsible for various aspects of ongoing clinical trial program-related activities within the relevant therapeutic area. These activities include, but are not limited to, collaboration on functional area activities during program implementation, clinical study start-up/execution/close out, data analysis/reporting, and potentially support of NDA/MAA filings.

Job Responsibilities

• Acquires and utilizes knowledge of clinical trial design to develop or oversee development of specific study concept synopses and protocols.
• Participates in protocol review discussions concerning scientific and procedural aspects of study design.
• In collaboration with Medical Writing and Clinical Operations, prepares study protocols, amendments, specific sections of study manuals and Investigator meeting materials, and other documents as needed with appropriate guidance and supervision.
• Contributes to the design, development, and review of CRFs, Data Management Manuals, and Data Analysis Plans.
• Reviews ongoing clinical data.
• Organizes and oversees Data Review Committee meetings, including preparation of slides and other review and meeting materials.
• With MD supervision, addresses questions regarding scientific and related procedural issues from Investigators.
• Contributes to the preparation and/or review of data listings, summary tables, study results, manuscripts, and scientific presentations.
• Assists in the preparation/review of INDs, regulatory documents, IND annual report/DSURs, Investigator Brochures, and NDAs/MAAs.
• Supports priorities within functional area.
• Anticipates moderately complex obstacles within a clinical study and, with guidance, implements solutions.
• May be asked to coordinate teams and provide direction.
• May lead two or more specific components of departmental strategic initiatives.
• Able to enter a new therapeutic area and summarize scientific information that is available in published literature to integrate into new study development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required to maintain working relationship with team members to ensure scientific integrity of clinical studies.
• May be sought out for advice by others within the company to help make better decisions and resolve moderately complex problems.
• 20% of travel required

Qualifications

• MS with a 6+ years of relevant drug development experience OR BS in Biological Sciences, health care, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant drug development experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical research or clinical pharmacology in a biotech/pharmaceutical company or contract research organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD or PhD preferred

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to be a fast learner.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to change, to move between projects easily and provide support/expertise where needed.
• Ability to apply AI to improve team execution and decision-making
• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as job-related programs such as SpotFire.
• Knowledge of FDA, EMA and ICH regulations and guidelines a must.
• Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally, across all levels of the organization.

Compensation Overview:

Princeton - NJ - US: $173,217 - $209,899 San Diego - CA - US: $190,539 - $230,888

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb

RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS and RayzeBio are 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.

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