Director, Global Medical Evidence Generation Lead, Oncology

Bristol Myers Squibb; Madison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Director of Medical Evidence Generation in Medical Affairs to lead strategic development and execution of an evidence plan for GI/GU oncology assets. The role involves collaborations across Medical Strategy, RWE, Clinical Operations, and external investigators.

You will guide protocol development, governance, and study design for Phase II/IV trials and real-world evidence, ensuring compliant, high-quality execution. Based in NJ with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required with extensive development experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical clinical development, Medical Affairs, or related commercial areas.
• Deep oncology knowledge focused on GI/GU cancers.
• Ability to analyze data generation opportunities and review study design elements.
• Strong execution and leadership across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the integrated evidence generation strategy across trials, RWE, registries, and observational studies.
• Assess research concepts for alignment with company priorities and objectives.
• Lead study design and governance from concept to completion; engage external partners.
• Ensure GCP/ICH compliance and high-quality study execution.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations and CROs to deliver studies on time and budget.
• Contribute to scientific dissemination through publications and forums.

Skills

Oncology expertise

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Scientific communication

Travel willingness

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD/MS

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.

Position Summary

The Director of Medical Evidence Generation in Medical Affairs will lead the strategic development and execution of a robust evidence generation plan for an important asset within the Oncology portfolio, focused primarily in gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) cancers, including Clinical Research Collaborations (CRCs), Medical Affairs Sponsored Trials (MAST), and Investigator-Sponsored Research Studies (ISRs), designed to:

• Uncover new clinical development opportunities that will maximize the benefit our medicines can bring to patients

• Address important unmet needs that are gaps in the current clinical development plan

This will be a scientific and strategic leader collaborating across internal functions (Medical Strategy, RWE/Epidemiology, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, HEOR, Access & Value) and with external investigators.

Responsibilities, and other things include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Define and drive the integrated evidence generation strategy aligned with Medical Affairs and overall product strategy, spanning clinical trials (Phase II/IV), real-world evidence (RWE), non-interventional studies, registries, observational research, and health outcomes studies.

• Critically assess the design of research concepts to ensure they are strategically aligned to BMS priorities and can achieve the stated objectives.

• Lead or significantly contribute to protocol development, including Study design, Study objectives and endpoints, eligibility criteria, statistical considerations (in collaboration with Biostatistics), operational feasibility. Engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with external research partners on collaboration studies to optimize key study design elements

• Be accountable for delivering studies from concept ideation to governance approval and throughout the study lifecycle.

• Serve as a thought leader on evidence generation methodologies to ensure evidence plans are fit-for-purpose and impactful.

• Lead preparation and delivery of evidence generation proposals and updates including results to internal governance bodies and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Apply strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and clinical trial governance to ensure compliant and high‑quality study execution.

• Partner with Clinical Operations and CROs to ensure studies are delivered on time, on budget, and with high data quality.

• Participate in advisory boards, steering committees, and scientific forums as necessary

• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to ensure cohesive planning and execution of evidence generation activities across geographies and therapeutic areas.

• Oversee operational delivery of studies, ensuring scientific rigour, quality, compliance (GCP/SOP), timelines, and budgets.

• Contribute to scientific dissemination through publications, abstracts, congress presentations, and advisory boards

• This position is based at Lawrenceville (PPK), or Madison (GIR) New Jersey.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, MS or the equivalent) required with extensive, relevant scientific, and/or strong clinical development experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical development, Medical Affairs, and/or relevant Commercial experience; previous customer‑facing role experience highly desirable.

• Deep understanding of clinical research and evidence generation methodologies.

• Deep oncology therapeutic area expertise, with a focus in GI and GU cancers

• Demonstrated ability to strategically analyze data generation opportunities with minimal supervision. Expertise in critically reviewing key study design elements to ensure study objectives can be met.

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain high‑performing, peer relationships with external thought leaders and internal matrix stakeholders.

• Understanding of global healthcare systems and academic settings with a demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous and changing healthcare/business environments

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence decision‑making at all levels of the organization and within a matrix environment.

• Proven experience leading cross‑functional study teams and governance interactions.

• Expected 20% travel globally.

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Compensation Overview:

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $207,490 - $251,433 Princeton - NJ - US: $207,490 - $251,433

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full‑time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non‑exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time‑off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

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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