Clinical Development Lead - Neuroscience

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Read more:careers.bms.com/working-with-us.Position SummaryCDLs are matrix leaders and managers who lead, develop, motivate and achieve results through teams; demonstrate a commitment to the development of a resilient attitude, embrace change and have an unwavering commitment to our People StrategyServes as the clinical point of accountability for the Development Team and is responsible for navigating the overall clinical development plan for complex programs that have a large impact on the business. Ensures clinical studies are aligned with target label indications and are designed to meet regulatory, quality, medical, and access goalsServes as a matrix leader to lead, develop, motivate and achieve results through teams, and is the direct manager to Clinical Trial Physicians (CTPs)Position ResponsibilitiesAccountable for the clinical contribution to the development of each indication strategy, including registrational and non-registrational studies, with the support of the CTPs and Clinical Scientists (CS) within the asset and/or indicationResponsible for managing clinical trial physician(s); attracting, developing and retaining top talent; ensuring appropriate training and mentoring of clinical trial physiciansMay serve as CTP as necessaryAccountable in partnership with the Clinical Scientist and Statistician for the design, execution, and analyses of each study led by the CTPs and CSs. Should work to proactively partner with these rolesAccountable for clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books, submission documents, and periodic updadatesChampions a quality-focused mindset and ensures adherence to GCP and compliance obligations for clinical conductRepresents Clinical Development in both internal and external forums as the consulted authority for the disease area, including within Business Development functionPartners with Worldwide Patient Safety physicians in the ongoing review of safety dataServes as the (co-)leader of the cross-functional Clinical Development TeamProvides clinical leadership and disease area expertise into integrated disease area strategiesPartners closely with KOLs, to seek input into the design, execution, analysis and reporting of studies.Serves as Primary Clinical Representative in Regulatory interactionsEvaluates strategic options against a given Target Product Profile (TPP)Collaborates with Global Development Operations/Global Compliance Group to develop asset level risk management plan, resolves issues with Quality/CS, and raises to DT as neededSets executional priorities and partners with CTP and CS to support executional delivery of studiesAccountable for top line data with support of CTP, CS, and StatisticiansOther clinical development responsibilities as assigned by Head of Late Development for NeuroscienceDegree RequirementsMD preferably with appropriate sub-specialty training as appropriateAt least 11years of relevant experienceExperience RequirementsThe Senior Director CDL has demonstrated leadership in the design and execution of multiple clinical trials having had significant experience as a senior clinical leader and exhibits all of the following attributes:Able to synthesize internal and external data to produce a clinical strategy.Demonstrated success in formulating clinical development strategy across increasingly complex clinical programs with large impact on the business.Able to ensure that the clinical program will result in a viable registrational strategyDemonstrated success in designing and executing multiple clinical trials, with significant experience as a clinical leader.Has achieved the knowledge base to serve as a a trusted internal expert in the therapeutic area, asset, indication, and clinical development, and is viewed as a peer by external academic collaborators and other KOLs. Able to assess personnel needs, translate into a hiring strategy, and lead the hiring effortsAble to work with other stakeholders to ensure a robust enterprise level strategy for asset(s) and indication(s) including early, late and post-marketing development, as well as awareness of the enterprise disease area portfolioCDL has demonstrated sustained excellent performance as Clinical Trial Physician, Clinical Scientist, or equivalentVerifiable track record of successful people management and development or leadership in a matrix team (e.g. mentoring junior colleagues)Interface across multiple functions to mediate conflict resolution, and champion an organizational culture to promote behaviors that lead to meaningful synergies and superior performance.In addition, the CDL should have all the following experiences and capabilities:Expertise in implementing scientific methods to test hypotheses, design, analyze, interpret and report resultsAbility to recognize, articulate, and accept calculated risks to make informed decisionsDeep understanding of the fundamentals of protocol development and follow up, including but not limited to study monitoring, data collection and analysis, database cleaning and database lockUnderstanding of pharmacokinetics, biomarkers, statistical principles, and regulatory requirementsComfortable working in a fast-paced environment; ability to support multiple, complex, studies in parallelWilling to work outside of a traditional functional environment, in a team unified around serving the assetsWillingness and ability to form strong, productive partnerships with external providers/thought leadersPossess excellent communication skills and experience delivering effective presentations on both technical and non-technical subjects.Key Competency RequirementsCDL has demonstrated excellent skills in clinical development strategy including the clinical components of regulatory submission(s)External focus to understand the trends in the disease area treatment paradigms and ability to build relationships with external partners, thought leaders and collaborators outside of BMSPartner and interact with colleagues from Early Development who design and implement first in human through proof-of-concept trials and will to assure a seamless transition into late-stage development (Phase II-III trials)Ability to lead and develop a group of CTPs to ensure scientific and technical excellence of clinical development programs and deliverablesMinimum 3 years' experience as a medical monitor with proven track record designing and overseeing clinical trials, ideally both early and late stageExperience supervising CRO-driven studiesExperience with health authorities and regulatory submissionsUnderstanding of the clinical development process, and the role of non-R&D functions: commercial, health outcomes, access, medicalProven ability to partner effectively with key internal and external stakeholdersExcellent communication skills for conveying scientific data and for internal and external interactionsTravel RequiredDomestic and International travel may be required.The starting compensation for this job is a range from $308,000-354,000, 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 ondemonstrated experience.Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit ourWorking With Us (bms.com)Benefit offerings aresubject 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 survivorsupport. Work-lifeprograms 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 hoursflexibility. Parental,caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement,fertility/infertilitybenefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.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 CareersWith 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 ProtocolBMS 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. 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