Senior Clinical Scientist - Neuroscience (Associate Director)

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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.

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The Senior Clinical Scientist reports through the Clinical Science function which provides scientific expertise necessary to design and deliver clinical studies and programs.

Position Summary / Objective

Responsible for implementation, planning, and execution of assigned clinical trial activities. Serves as Clinical Trial Lead for one or more trials

Successfully leads, plans, and executes trial level activities for multiple trials with minimal to moderate level of supervision

Provides scientific and clinical leadership to team of supporting Clinical Scientists (matrix leadership)

Co-Leads study team meetings in partnership with GDO protocol manager; and collaborate with cross functional study team members

May support clinical development planning (collaboration with Clinical Development Lead / Clinical Trial Physician for provision and analysis of data to support future planning)

Position Responsibilities

Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned protocols and protocol requirements; educate supporting team members

Plan and lead the implementation all study startup / conduct / close-out activities as applicable

Evaluate innovative trial designs (collaboration with Medical Monitor / Clinical Development Lead)

Protocol and ICF development process with minimal guidance; including writing, reviewing, adjudication / resolution of cross functional comments and ensuring high clinical quality (collaboration with Medical Writing)

Site-facing activities such as training and serving as primary contact for clinical questions

Activities related to data generation and validation, including CRF design, clinical data review / query resolution; ensure consistent, quality data review by supporting CS team

Clinical data trend identification; provide trends and escalate questions to Medical Monitor

Develop clinical narrative plan; review clinical narratives

Provision of information required by Protocol Manager for development of trial budget, CRO scope of work, etc.

Review development of site and CRA training materials and presentation at SIV and Investigator meetings and support on Study committee (e.g., DMC) activities

Drafting / review and validation of clinical study reports (CSRs) and clinical portions of Regulatory Documents (e.g., IB, DSUR, regulatory responses)

Collaborate and serve as primary liaison between external partners for scientific advice

Degree Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

5+ years of experience in clinical science, clinical research, or equivalent

Proficient knowledge of GCP / ICH, drug development process, study design, statistics, clinical operations

Proficient knowledge and skills to support program specific data review, trend identification, data interpretation

Knowledge of the establishment and operation of data monitoring committees, dose review teams, and independent response adjudication committees

Key Competency Requirements

Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills

Must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate across functions and job levels

Ability to assimilate technical information quickly

Routinely takes initiative

Detail-oriented

Strong sense of teamwork; ability to lead team activities

Proficient in Medical Terminology and medical writing skills

Proficient knowledge of the disease area(s), KOLs, indication(s), compound(s) under study (including MOA, PK / PD, biomarker & safety profile)

Proficient critical thinking, problem solving, decision making skills

Understanding of functional and cross-functional relationships

Commitment to Quality

Adaptable / Flexible - willing and able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities as well as an ability to meet day-to-day challenges with confidence and professionalism

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

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Electronic Data Capture (e.g., RAVE), J-Review or similar data reporting tools

Domestic and International travel may be required

For California based role , the starting compensation for this job is a range from $159,000-$200,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

For Cambridge, MA based role , the starting compensation for this job is a range from $167,000-$210,000, 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.

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.

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

BMS has a diverse 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.

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