Associate Director, Global Clinical Science - Neuroscience

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Denham; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Associate Director, Global Clinical Science in Neuroscience to lead and execute multiple trial activities with scientific leadership and cross-functional collaboration. This role supports protocol development, data analysis, and study budget aspects while engaging with external partners.

The position emphasizes high-quality clinical writing, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and the ability to manage complex study designs across global trials, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, MS, RN or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in clinical science, clinical research, or equivalent.
• Proficient knowledge of GCP/ICH, drug development process, study design, statistics, clinical operations.
• Proficient knowledge and skills for data review, trend identifications, data interpretation.
• Knowledge of establishing and operating data monitoring committees and independent review processes.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and levels and to assimilate technical information quickly.
• Detail-oriented with strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
• Proficient in Medical Terminology and medical writing; knowledge of disease areas, KOLs, indications, compounds; critical thinking.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of protocols and educate team members.
• Plan and lead all study startup/conduct/close-out activities.
• Evaluate innovative trial designs with Medical Monitor/Clinical Development Lead.
• Develop protocol and ICF with cross-functional input and ensure high clinical quality.
• Serve as primary site contact for clinical questions and training.
• Oversee data generation/validation, CRF design, data review, and query resolution.
• Identify clinical data trends and escalate as needed.
• Develop clinical narratives and support CSR and regulatory document portions.
• Provide information for budgets, CRO scope, and study materials.
• Coordinate with external partners for scientific advice.

Skills

Trial leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Project management

Scientific writing

Education

Life Sciences degree (MD/PhD/PharmD/MS/RN or equivalent)

Tools

RAVE

J-Review

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Summary

• Responsible for implementation, planning, and execution of assigned clinical trial activities. Serves as Clinical Trial Lead for one or more trials
• Successfully leads, plans, and executes trial level activities for multiple trials with minimal to moderate level of supervision
• Provides scientific and clinical leadership to team of supporting Clinical Scientists (matrix leadership)
• Co-Leads study team meetings in partnership with GDO protocol manager; and collaborate with cross functional study team members
• May support clinical development planning (collaboration with Clinical Development Lead/Clinical Trial Physician for provision and analysis of data to support future planning)

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned protocols and protocol requirements; educate supporting team members
• Plan and lead the implementation all study startup/conduct/close-out activities as applicable
• Evaluate innovative trial designs (collaboration with Medical Monitor/Clinical Development Lead)
• Protocol and ICF development process with minimal guidance; including writing, reviewing, adjudication/resolution of cross functional comments and ensuring high clinical quality (collaboration with Medical Writing)
• Site-facing activities such as training and serving as primary contact for clinical questions
• Activities related to data generation and validation, including CRF design, clinical data review/query resolution; ensure consistent, quality data review by supporting CS team
• Clinical data trend identification; provide trends and escalate questions to Medical Monitor
• Develop clinical narrative plan; review clinical narratives
• Provision of information required by Protocol Manager for development of trial budget, CRO scope of work, etc.
• Review development of site and CRA training materials and presentation at SIV and Investigator meetings and support on Study committee (e.g., DMC) activities
• Drafting/review and validation of clinical study reports (CSRs) and clinical portions of Regulatory Documents (e.g., IB, DSUR, regulatory responses)
• Collaborate and serve as primary liaison between external partners for scientific advice

Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, Pharm D, MS, RN or other scientific field preferred)

• 5+ years of experience in clinical science, clinical research, or equivalent

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

• Proficient knowledge and skills to support program specific data review, trend identification, data interpretation

• Knowledge of the establishment and operation of data monitoring committees, dose review teams, and independent response adjudication committees

• Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate across functions and job levels

• Ability to assimilate technical information quickly

• Routinely takes initiative

• Detail-oriented

• Strong sense of teamwork; ability to lead team activities

• Proficient in Medical Terminology and medical writing skills

• Proficient knowledge of the disease area(s), KOLs, indication(s), compound(s) under study (including MOA, PK/PD, biomarker & safety profile)

• Proficient critical thinking, problem solving, decision making skills

• Understanding of functional and cross-functional relationships

• 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.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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