Associate Director, Clinical Data Management

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Wellbeing Programs

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb Co is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Data Management for the R&D pipeline, with leadership across data collection and study data governance. The role focuses on end-to-end data management, external collaboration, and ensuring high-quality data in a complex clinical program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field, 7+ years in Biopharma/CRO with 3+ years in leadership, and experience with EDC systems such as Medidata RAVE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, data science, statistics required; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of Biopharma/CRO experience with 3+ years in study/program leadership
• Experience with EDC systems (Medidata RAVE preferred) and data management processes

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical data management leadership within the study team to drive data collection requirements
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality clinical trial data in a timely manner
• Serve as primary DM contact for internal and external study team members
• Set program-level data collection standards with cross-functional teams
• Oversee third-party vendor data management deliverables
• Lead data quality reviews and ensure data currency, quality, and completeness
• Assist in preparing study plans and related data governance documents

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Clinical data management

FDA/ICH guidelines

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Medidata RAVE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working with Us 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. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibble recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Clinical Data Management is a leadership role considered essential to the sustainability and success of the BMS R&D pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management and Leadership Provides clinical data management leadership within the study team to align on and drive data collection requirements for one or more complex clinical development projects
• Efficiently plans, coordinates, and delivers complete, high quality and reliable clinical trial data in a timely manner for assigned projects
• Responsible for end to end clinical data management activities and serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external study team members
• May act as a driver to set program level data collection and review standards with cross functional team in partnership with global standards
• Provides strong quality and project oversight over third party vendor responsible for data management deliverables
• Takes a leadership role to gather content and integration requirements for EDC and close collaboration with partners supporting other data collection systems (eCOA, External Data, Safety Gateway).
• Enforces data standard conventions and quality expectations for clinical data per defined processes
• Authors, reviews/revises DM related study plans including Data Quality Management Plan, Data Validation Plans, Data Review Plan, eCRF Completion Guidelines and other study documents to ensure quality and standardization
• Chairs Data Quality Review meetings with cross functional study team members to ensure on-going review of trial data currency , quality and completeness
• Represents DM on cross-functional project teams & submission Teams
• Lead or support the Health Authority inspections, audits, and CAPA implementation
• Provides coaching and quality oversight of junior Data Management Leads
• Lead or co-chair the department Data Management Lead forums
• FSP/CRO/Vendor Oversight
• May act as core member of the study team and provides FSP/CRO/Vendor oversight for end-to-end Data Management activities, manages data currency throughout the trial, and overall monitoring DM deliverables according to the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• May act as functional representative and a point of contact for CRO and preferred vendors
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Supports change management initiatives with broad impact as a lead or participant in initiatives, and/or authors (or participates in) functional SOPs/WP/GD
• Utilizes knowledge of data management processes to evaluate and recommend new technologies and systems for improved data management functionality

Competency Requirements

• Able to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary project teams and develop productive relationships with external vendors
• Sound knowledge of Clinical Drug Development Process, FDA/ICH guidelines and industry standard practices regarding data management
• Strong knowledge and experience of EDC systems (Medidata RAVE preferred); demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office skills and well versed in industry trends and emerging technologies supporting data collection
• Strong project management; Exhibits expertise in metrics analysis and reporting methodologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills Communicate effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of submission requirements, [e.g. New Drug Application (NDA)/Biologics License Application (BLA)/Market Authorization Application (MAA)]

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences, data science, statistics is required with an advanced degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in Biopharma/CRO with 3+ years in study/program leadership role

Travel

5-10% Industry Conferences, Internal and Investigator Meetings, Regulatory Inspections (as needed)

Compensation Overview:

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $170,800 - $206,968

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment.

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

Unquely 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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Candidate Rights

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