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The Clinical Scientist Program Lead reports through the Clinical Science function which provides scientific expertise necessary to design and deliver clinical studies and programs.

Position Summary / Objective

• Partners with Clinical Scientist Head to plan, lead, and advance programs and talent

• Serves as a member of the Clinical Science Leadership Team and Development Team

• Supports resource forecasting, talent development, succession planning and retention strategies

• Defines and standardizes best practices and development opportunities for the scientist team

• Builds a collaborative, supportive learning environment

• Ensures and contributes to a consistent and high level of training for Clinical Scientists across the department with respect to relevant scientific data and knowledge, including SOPs and Working Practices

• May serve as a delegate of Clinical Scientist Head as needed

• Partners with the Clinical Development Lead accountable for the assigned program; supports activities required to develop clinical development and lifecycle management plans

Position Responsibilities

• Leads a team or complex scope of work to ensure high quality delivery of innovative protocols and data packages for CSRs and Regulatory Filings

• Oversees all clinical studies within assigned program(s) to ensure consistency across program(s)

• Ensures high quality and timely delivery of protocols and data; implements quality assurance plans

• Maintains an advanced understanding of the status of all trial activities within assigned Program

• Provides scientific and clinical leadership to support the team; provide program/study/therapeutic area/skills training to team members

• Attends Development Team meetings as needed

• Leads resourcing and budget planning activities for team

• Holds accountability for the performance and professional development of Clinical Scientist team

• Leads proactive risk identification and mitigation plans; provides progress reports and risk assessment updates to Sr. Management

• Reviews and approves clinical contributions to all trial documents / abstracts / publications

• Reviews, audits, and presents data and information to internal leaders and external investigators

• Serves as a key cross functional collaborator; represents the Clinical Scientist function in various process improvement initiatives and/or cross functional activities

• Collaborates to support incoming asset and/or business development activities (i.e., due diligence)

Degree Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

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

• Experience working on assets for malignant and non-malignant hematological disorders including myelodysplastic syndrome, myelofibrosis, thalassemia, etc

• Extensive experience and demonstrated proficiency in managing direct/indirect employees and leading teams

Key Competency Requirements

• Expertise in GCP/ICH, drug development process, study design, statistics, clinical operations

• Recognized internally and externally as a Functional/Technical expert

• Advanced ability to analyze, interpret, and present data

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

• Expertise in of indication, therapeutic area, compound(s), competitive landscape and health authority requirements

• Ability to act independently to identify/resolve and lead team towards resolving program level issues

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, decision making skills

• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including medical writing, presentations to large groups, facilitation of interactive discussions and 1:1 discussion with internal and external thought leaders

• Demonstrated strong leadership presence

• Expert financial acumen

• Commitment to Quality

• Adaptable / Flexible

• Exhibits confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively relating to people at all levels internally and externally

• Promotes a culture of scientific excellence, multidisciplinary problem solving, teamwork, consistency, flexibility, execution, quality and effective communication

• Anticipates needs, assesses and manages business and organizational risks

Travel Required

Domestic and International travel may be required.

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The starting compensation for this job is a range from $206,000-$313,000 , 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 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 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 survivor support. Work-life programs 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 hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, 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 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 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 Protocol

BMS 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. 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.

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1590214

Updated: 2025-03-15 01:54:52.028 UTC

Location: Seattle-WA

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.