Director Translational Medicine Lymphoma

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Read more:careers.bms.com/working-with-us.Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health. We value our passion for patients, quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries - and growing - we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture.BMS R&D is at a critical and exciting phase of development. As it expands and integrates its portfolio including small molecules, biologics and cell therapies, there is an opportunity for a dynamic and resourceful individual to lead our clinical lymphoma efforts in Translational Development.Translational Medicine at BMSTranslational Medicine is part of the Global Research and Early Development organization in BMS and leads late stage clinical, pharmacological and translational research and development activities for the pipeline and supports late stage portfolio for regulatory, translational development and life cycle management. Translational Medicine Hematology drives strategy for multiple disease areas of interest including Myeloma, Lymphoma, CLL, AML, MDS, anemias and other hematological malignancies. This group integrates laboratory science, clinical trial/biomarkers and asset development as well as disease research to maximize the potential of BMS current and future therapeutics. SummaryReporting to the Senior Director, Lymphoma Disease Head, Translational Medicine, the incumbent will be part of the translational group and will manage the scientific and translational component of late-stage Lymphoma and CLL clinical programs (phase 2 and beyond) and develop translational strategies in Lymphoma for approval or life-cycle management in the hematology space. Key responsibilities of this role are to act as key translational lead for the clinical programs and develop and execute translational strategies including biomarkers, patient selection, dose and schedule, combination strategies, resistance mechanisms and differentiation. The successful candidate will work with translational scientists and cross-functional disease teams and thematic research centers in early development within the company. In addition, guidance of laboratory scientists to generate data in support of clinical development decisions will be required.ResponsibilitiesLeads the translational component of the late stage BMS portfolio of compounds to support annual goals and objectives for the Lymphoma and CLL group (for internal /external, translational collaboration, compound specific plans etc). Responsible for all facets of translational strategies including biomarkers, patient selection, dose and schedule, combination strategies, resistance mechanisms and differentiationWorks directly with lab head and laboratory scientists to integrate clinical questions into lab-based translational research internally and externallySupports regulatory submissions, regulatory interactions, writes/reviews translational sections for regulatory response and answers to regulatory queries for the TM group Represents Translational Medicine in cross-functional project and strategy teams Interfaces with early development organization to ensure seamless transition of assets to TMInterfaces with commercial including early commercialization group and Medical Affairs to provide scientific support for cross-functional TM goals and support external clinical studies Manages and supervises preclinical collaboration strategy across the pipeline compounds for clinical assets Assists in managing key strategic and/or collaborative projects along with TM scientists Interfaces with the diagnostic group for projects that need diagnostics development Communicates regularly and prepares and makes presentations within the department, externally and to internal governance committees as requiredAssists in developing and maintaining group budget and workforce plan Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree15+ years of academic and / or industry experienceOrMaster's Degree12+ years of academic and / or industry experienceOrPh.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences 8+ years of academic and / or industry experiencePreferred QualificationsPhD or MD with at least 10 years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 10 years of experience in drug development in an industry setting (hematology experience a plus)Track record of success in large and/or small companies, leading innovative efforts to deploy technologies and assays for enhanced translational capabilitiesExcellent communication, managerial and scientific qualities are expectedAbility to interact effectively across boundaries using influencing and relationship building skillsCompetence in analysis and solving of problems, and the ability to prioritize and make tradeoffs to achieve goalsTechnical SkillsIn-depth understanding of cancer biology (hematology a plus), clinical landscape, evolving therapies, competitive scenariosGood understanding of drug development process in an industry setting with clear examples of successStrong background in clinical biomarker discovery and analysis, research tools, platforms and assays Understanding of late-stage drug and translational development processProven ability to work with disease teams/experts to develop strategies to support development and life cycle management efforts tailored to regional markets (i.e, US, EU, APAC)Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in developing written documents such as primary manuscripts/publications/reviews, disease strategies, mechanism slides, regulatory submissions, strategic communications, literature/market/pt segment analyses Proven scientific/project leadership expertise (working in teams, managing collaborations, people/projects)Ability to synthesize complex scientific and business problems into strategy and tacticsBasic understanding of IP, contracting terms and provisions Other AttributesA problem solver who creatively and knowledgeably transcends departmental function to act as a resource to entire research effort and senior managers in development. Identifies issues early and proposes innovative solutions.Communicates within the larger organization and external community.Provides expert guidance to multi-disciplinary teams and senior management.A leader whose scope of influence stretches across BMSA leader who influences external scientific community.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. 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