Senior Vice President, Global Development Operations

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Head of the Global Development Operations function accountable to lead an integrated end to end global clinical operations function accountable for acceleration and delivery of clinical trials across the full company product portfolio (Phase I IV).

Key Responsibilities

Member of the Drug Development Leadership Team reporting to the Chief Medical Officer

Anticipates & drives strategic evolution of GDO function and provides strong leadership and vision for the function and in the execution of clinical trials

Manages builds and leads global development operations function to execute and achieve functional responsibilities and program goals in compliance with GCP ICH and other global regulatory requirements

Provides comprehensive strategic leadership for 2100 multi-site organization across 40 countries; including Regional Clinical Operations Global Trial Management Global Data Management and Trial Delivery Support.

Optimizes clinical trial costs CRO contracts as part of continued strategic value capture

Accountable to deliver innovative digital solutions to optimize and accelerate the clinical trial process

Collaborates with development heads to establish clear strategy & objectives for clinical trials and programs including estimation and articulation of risks / benefits

Delivers on BMS Diversity Commitments by increasing patient voice and diversity in BMS-conducted clinical trials

Maintains full GCP compliance and ensures the highest ethical standards of clinical trial and business conduct

Ensures that all operations comply with local HR health safety environmental / risk management legislation and GCP as well as with corporate compliance policies

Identifies and grows the next generation of GDO and DD leaders in partnership with the rest of the DD Leadership Team

Influences beyond area of responsibilities to drive innovation agenda by partnering with all relevant stakeholder groups incl. Research GPS Commercialization and supporting functions.

Maintains global leadership and external reputation that attracts outstanding staff and commands respect of investigators to provide competitive superiority for BMS

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Science or Business Advanced degree strongly preferred.

Significant experience (20years) of drug development or related experience managing clinical and CMC development under a variety of contexts; multiple clinical trials and operations required (ideally with pharma co and / or CRO)

A demonstrated track record of success leading engaging managing and developing a large global multi-site multi-cultural organization

Leadership experience of a large-scale enterprise transformation at global level with a significant R&D component as a key driver (renewal of portfolio development cycle. M&A activity)

Ability to develop strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders and outside of BMS (functional and project leaders peers and employees at all levels vendors Pharma industry community)

Demonstrated ability to develop strategic direction for GDO in support of R&D strategy

Strong scientific competency and credibility

Excellent leadership capabilities : able to engage and inspire a fast-moving organization.

Managing cross-geographic and complex organizations processes technology and talent

Experience driving transformation across organizational changes digital uplift and accelerating ways of working

Experience having developed next generation leaders in previous assignments

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Compensation Overview :

$527940 - $639733

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 employees 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 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 Years 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 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

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Candidate Rights

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

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Required Experience :

Senior Exec

Key Skills

Economics,Internal Audit,SQL,Risk Management,Compliance,Leadership skills,Oversight,Business partner,AVP,Requlatory agencies,Finance,Accounting,Potifolio,Project Management,Operational Risk

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 527940 - 639733