Clinical Science Lead - Neuroscience (Director)

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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.

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

Leads the Clinical Science team in the planning and execution of clinical trial activities to support the Clinical Development Plan for the disease / indication team

Manages and supervises a team of senior and junior Clinical Scientists to execute trial level activities for multiple trials

Ensures consistency across studies and provide oversight of all clinical studies within assigned area

May serve as a Clinical Trial Lead or Co-Lead as needed

May represent the Clinical Scientist function in various process improvement initiatives and / or cross functional activities

Serves as a key cross functional collaborator; initial point of escalation cross functions

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Clinical Science Program Lead and Clinical Development Lead to support development of clinical development and lifecycle planning

Lead implementation of assigned clinical development and / or lifecycle plans

Maintain an advanced understanding of all protocols within assigned Program

Provide scientific and clinical leadership to support all activities to advance the assigned plans; Provide program / study / therapeutic area / skills training to team members

Represent Clinical Science Team on the Program Team as appropriate / requested

Support resourcing and budget planning activities for team

Review and present data and information to external investigators and internal stakeholders as needed

Identify and liaise with internal and external collaborators independently and oversee collaboration between clinical scientist and external partners for scientific advice

Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation at indication level; provide progress reports and risk assessment updates to Sr. Management

Author / Review abstracts / publications

Oversee, contribute to, and ensure quality execution of deliverables for all phases of assigned trials (start up / conduct / closure), through activities such as :

Evaluation of innovative trial designs

Protocol and ICF development

Site-facing activities

CRA training materials

Data quality activities; ensure consistent, quality data review across trial teams

Investigator Meetings, SIVs, Advisory Board, and Study committee (e.g., DMC) activities

Clinical contributions to clinical study reports (CSRs) and clinical portions of Regulatory Documents (e.g., IB, DSUR, regulatory responses)

Qualifications & Experience

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

Experience in driving, managing and collaborating in a team / matrix work environment

Recognized internally and externally as a Therapeutic Area and Functional expert

Key Competency Requirements

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

Ability to plan and manage

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

Advanced medical writing and presentation skills

Ability to self-supervise, and act independently to identify / resolve program level issues

Proficient critical thinking, problem solving, decision making skills

Effective planning and time management

Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills (communication skills)

Adaptable and analytical

Strong presentation skills / leadership presence

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 $194,000-$244,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

For Cambridge, MA based role , the starting compensation for this job is a range from $205,000-$257,000, 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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