Translational Medicine Associate Director Neurology
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. 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 rich in diversity. Take your career farther
than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb 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 .At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are
inspired by a single vision - transforming patients' lives through
science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular
disease, with one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in
the industry, each of our passionate colleagues contribute to
innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to
every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.
Translational Medicine at BMS Translational Medicine (TM) is part
of the Global Research and Early Development organization in BMS
and leads late stage clinical, pharmacological and translational
research and development activities for the pipeline and supports
the late-stage portfolio for regulatory, translational development
and life cycle management. The Immunology, Cardiovascular,
Fibrosis, and Neurology (ICFN) Translational Medicine Disease Team
drives the strategy for the multiple disease areas of interest,
including Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology,
Neuroscience, Heart Failure, Thrombosis, and Lung Fibrosis. This
group integrates laboratory science, clinical trial biomarkers, and
asset development as well as disease research to maximize the
potential of BMS' current and future therapeutics. Reporting to
Senior Scientific Director Translational Medicine, the TM Associate
Director will be part of the late stage TM group. The individual
will be responsible for TM and clinical biomarker activities to
support drug development programs in multiple diseases in neurology
and immunology. This individual will have the opportunity to assume
biomarker lead responsibilities, such as serving as biomarker
representative on study teams, setting up biomarker plans for
individual trials and ensuring appropriate collection and timely
analysis and reporting of final biomarker data. The individual will
also be responsible for answering key TM questions related to the
assigned assets and diseases via collaboration with TM laboratory
team and/or academic thought leaders. The successful candidate will
have prior therapeutic area and late development clinical
experience in biotech/pharma organizations interacting with project
teams, clinical research physicians, statisticians, computational
biologists, contract research organizations and translational
scientists to deliver science that supports the development of
medicines to patients in need. Responsibilities will include, but
are not limited to, the following:
- Designs and implements program-specific biomarker/translational
plans, responsible for aiding in creation of clinical protocols,
SAPs, SOWs, lab manual, and interfacing with CRO for execution of
services, in conjunction with Biospecimen Operations and
Procurement.
- Determines appropriate assays and vendors for clinical
biomarkers, and manages outsourcing of biomarker assay development
and validation partnering with Translational Sciences colleagues
when applicable
- Manages clinical biomarker data delivery and analysis and
associated timelines by working with relevant internal functions
and CROs;
- Prepares and delivers internal and external
translational/biomarker presentations
- Maintains timelines for biomarker data related publication
through interaction with Medical Communications and Publication
team as needed
- Keeps up-to-date on relevant scientific/technical literature in
order to applying external knowledge to internal research programs
as appropriate and acts as a subject-matter expert within the team
to critically evaluate the literature regarding the asset and
disease biology
- Works with TM laboratory scientists and academic TLs to address
nonclinical translational questions
- Participates in post-hoc biomarker analysis and publication
efforts
- Supports regulatory submissions and regulatory interactions as
needed Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 12+ years of academic and / or industry experienceOr
- Master's Degree
- 10+ years of academic and / or industry experienceOr
- Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
- 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience
- 4+ years of leadership experience Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D., and 5+ years of academic or biotechnology/pharmaceutical
clinical experience, minimum 3 years of clinical biomarker
experience.
- Understanding of late stage drug development
- Experience in activities required for and related to clinical
trial initiation, maintenance and completion
- Experience in interacting with CROs and TLs to manage projects
and timelines
- Proven scientific/leadership expertise (working in teams,
mentoring people, managing projects)
- Accountable for timelines and deliverables
- Prioritizes risks and implements contingency plans
- Communicates regularly; prepares and delivers presentations
within the department, to governance and senior leadership bodies,
and externally as requested
- Recognizes cross-functional issues and communicates within the
larger organization. Provides expert guidance to multi-disciplinary
teams and senior management. Has a track record of delivering
results, driving continuous improvements, and building effective
cross-functional networks.
- Candidate must be a rigorous, detail-oriented scientist, with
excellent record keeping and organizational skills. Must be a
highly flexible, results oriented, independent self-starter who
enjoys working in a fast paced dynamic environment
- Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Accurate and detailed record keeping
- Excellent organizational skills The starting compensation for
this job is a range from $159,000 - $200,000 , 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/.Functional/Scientific/Technical
Skills:--- Contributing to research program and business.---
Subject matter leader.--- Broad knowledge of multiple functional
technologies.--- In-depth understanding of function as it relates
to project.--- Functional area expert with skills, theoretical
knowledge and experience to apply scientific direction and approach
to projects and problems.Tasks and Responsibilities:--- Completes
technical assignments by designing, executing and interpreting
complex experiments.--- Recommends department level strategic
decisions.--- May lead scientifically on cross functional
assignments.--- Manages and/or coordinates workflow on projects.---
Apply diverse scientific knowledge to assignments.--- Development
of research tools.--- Interpret results.Discretion/Latitude:---
Helps design operational strategies consistent with department
goals.--- Provides input and makes recommendations to research
strategies.Creativity and Problem Solving:--- Identify & solve
multi-faceted challenges.--- Recognizes problems and is able to
recommend and develop appropriate solutions from prior experience,
literature, or collaboration.--- Identify risks.--- Contributes
ideas and develops/presents a scientific case (or position) inside
and outside department/group.Teamwork and Influence:---
Communicates with cross functional team.--- Directly impacts the
achievement of workgroup/team goals.--- Represents workgroup/team
or department on multi-disciplinary or cross functional teams.---
Work across departments.Organizational Impact:--- Direct impact on
departmental performance.--- Impact is achieved by driving team
efforts.--- Able to conceptualize broad impact of research programs
and personal activities in terms of site.Behavioral
Competencies:--- Champions change--- Leads courageously---
Networking--- Provides directions--- Structuring and staffing---
Thinks strategicallyIf 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 CareersWith 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. BMS is dedicated to ensuring
that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent
recruitment process, reasonable workplace
accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.
Applicants can request a reasonable workplace
accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you
require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this
application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your
inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/
eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment
Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the
well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a
result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully
vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your
area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will
be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and
regulations.
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