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Position Summary

Leads the Clinical Science team in the planning and execution of clinical trial activities to support the Clinical Development Plan for the disease/indication teamManages and supervises a team of senior and junior Clinical Scientists to execute trial level activities for multiple trialsEnsures consistency across studies and provide oversight of all clinical studies within assigned areaMay serve as a Clinical Trial Lead or Co-Lead as neededMay represent the Clinical Scientist function in various process improvement initiatives and/or cross functional activitiesServes as a key cross functional collaborator; initial point of escalation cross functions

Duties/Responsibilities

Collaborate with Clinical Science Program Lead and Clinical Development Lead to support development of clinical development and lifecycle planningLead implementation of assigned clinical development and/or lifecycle plansMaintain an advanced understanding of all protocols within assigned ProgramProvide scientific and clinical leadership to support all activities to advance the assigned plans; Provide program/study/therapeutic area/skills training to team membersRepresent Clinical Science Team on the Program Team as appropriate/requestedSupport resourcing and budget planning activities for teamReview and present data and information to external investigators and internal stakeholders as neededIdentify and liaise with internal and external collaborators independently and oversee collaboration between clinical scientist and external partners for scientific adviceLead proactive risk identification and mitigation at indication level; provide progress reports and risk assessment updates to Sr. ManagementAuthor/Review abstracts/publicationsOversee, 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 designsProtocol and ICF developmentSite-facing activitiesCRA training materialsData quality activities; ensure consistent, quality data review across trial teamsInvestigator Meetings, SIVs, Advisory Board, and Study committee (e.g., DMC) activitiesClinical contributions to clinical study reports (CSRs) and clinical portions of Regulatory Documents (e.g., IB, DSUR, regulatory responses)

Reporting Relationship

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

Direct Supervisor: Clinical Science Program LeadSubordinate Roles (if applicable): Associate to Senior Clinical Scientists

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in clinical science, clinical research, or equivalentExperience in driving, managing, and collaborating in a team/matrix work environmentRecognized internally and externally as a Therapeutic Area and Functional expertAdvanced knowledge of GCP/ICH, drug development process, study design, statistics, clinical operationsAbility to plan and manageAdvanced ability to analyze, interpret, and present dataAdvanced knowledge and skills to support program specific data review, trend identification, data interpretationAdvanced knowledge of indication, therapeutic area, compound(s), competitive landscape and health authority requirementsAdvanced medical writing and presentation skillsAbility to self-supervise, and act independently to identify/resolve program level issuesProficient critical thinking, problem solving, decision making skillsEffective planning and time managementAdvanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills (communication skills)Adaptable and analyticalStrong presentation skills / leadership presenceCommitment to QualityAdaptable / 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 professionalismProficient 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 toolsDegree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, Pharm D, MS, RN or other scientific field preferred)

Domestic and International travel may be required.

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.

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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