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The Clinical Trial Physician sits within Clinical Development, which is a global organization dedicated to the effective design and execution of drug development. Clinical Development drives clinical development strategy, design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials.
Scope of Responsibility: Clinical development studies and/or programs:
- Contributes to and is key member of a high performing Study Delivery Team (SDT) and is a key memberof the Clinical Development Team (CDT)
- Designs and develops clinical plans and protocolswith a strong strategic focus based on knowledge of the asset/drug, disease area and relevant science in order to meet regulatory and disease strategy targets. Leads the analysis of benefit/risk for clinical development protocols in a matrix team environment working in partnership with Clinical Scientists (CS).
- Conducts medical data reviewof trial data, including eligibility review.
- Responsible for site interactionsfor medical questions and education (including safety management guidelines
- Responsible for assessment of key safety-related serious adverse eventsin partnership with GPVE and oversees safety narratives.
- Fulfills GCP and compliance obligationsfor clinical conduct and maintains all required training for same
Clinical development expertise & strategy:
- Collaborates with CS on protocols, providing medical strategic oversight in protocol development(input on inclusion/exclusion criteria and other safety-related clinical considerations); signs off on protocol.
- Identifies and builds relationships with principal investigators. Identifies and cultivates thought leaders (TLs) in order to gain their inputs on emerging science in drug and biomarker research, disease knowledge and design of clinical development studies and programs.
- Maintains a strong medical/scientific reputation within the disease area. Has in depth knowledge of etiology, natural history, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder. Keeps up-to-date in the disease area via attendance at scientific conferences and ongoing review of the literature.
- Keeps abreast of development and regulatory issues related to other competitive or relevant compounds in development and how our portfolio fits into the competitive landscape
- Provides ongoing medical education in partnership with CS, protocol specific training, to support study team, investigators, and others.
Health authority interactions & publications :
- Contributes to key Health Authority interactionsand advisory board meetings as Clinical Trial Physician
- Authors/drafts clinical contentfor CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books and submission documents to support closure, clinical narratives, reporting and filing of the study in partnership with CSs.
Reporting and Developmental Value:
- Reports to Clinical Development Lead (CDL)
- Broad experience in management of and participation in functional and cross functional based matrix teams
- Gain a broad perspective of the pharmaceutical development process and the company's development strategy
- Hands-on exposure in the development and execution of clinical development plans
Experience Required:
- MD required(or x-US equivalent) functional assignment as Clinical Trial Physician
- 3 or more years Industry experience with clinical trials required
Qualifications Desired:
- Subspecialty training in oncology and/or hematology or applicable therapeutic area
- Expertise in using the scientific method to test hypotheses, including statistical design, analysis, and interpretation
- Knowledge of the drug development process
- Knowledge of the components needed for an effective clinical plan and protocols
- Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment
Expected Areas of Competence:
- Matrix management responsibilities across the internal and external network
- Manages Phase 1 - Phase 3 studies, with demonstrated decision making capabilities
- Provides medical and scientific expertise to BMS colleagues in drug discovery, labeling, regulatory, outcomes research, and marketing/commercial departments
- Ability to present clearly in scientific and clinical settings
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.
Compensation Overview: Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $275,630 - $333,998
Princeton - NJ - US: $275,630 - $333,998
Seattle - WA: $297,680 - $360,716
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 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.
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 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.
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