Senior Clinical Trial Physician

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

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Functional Area Description

The Senior 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.

Position Summary / Objective

Serves as a primary source of medical accountability and oversight for multiple clinical trials

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 cross-functional BMS colleagues

Position Responsibilities

Medical Monitoring

Contributes to and is a key member of a high performing Study Delivery Team (SDT) and may be a member of the Clinical Development Team (CDT)

Leads medical data review of trial data, including eligibility review

Holds responsibility for site interactions in partnership with the Clinical Scientist (CS) for medical questions and education (including safety management guidelines)

Holds responsibility for assessment of key safety-related serious adverse events in partnership with Worldwide Patient Safety and oversees safety narratives

Leads collaboration with CS and inputs into protocols, providing medical strategic oversight in protocol development (input on inclusion/exclusion and other safety-related clinical considerations)

Fulfills GCP and compliance obligations for clinical conduct and maintains all required training

Clinical Development Expertise & Strategy

In collaboration with the Clinical Development Lead, designs and develops clinical plans and protocols with a strong strategic focus based on knowledge of asset/drug, disease area and relevant science in order to meet regulatory and disease strategy targets

Provides oversight and medical accountability for a group of studies

Leads the analysis of benefit/risk for clinical development protocols in a matrix team environment working with Clinical Scientists (CS)

Partners with CS to support executional delivery of studies (e.g., site activation, enrollment status, as well as adjudication for protocol violations, significant, non-significant deviations etc.)

Identifies and builds relationships with principal investigators. Identifies and cultivates thought leaders 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. Holds strong expertise in the disease area by attending 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 collaborating Clinical Scientists to allow for protocol-specific training, supporting the study team, investigators, and others

Health Authority Interactions & Publications

Contributes to and serves as medical point of expertise in key Health Authority interactions and advisory board meetings as Senior Clinical Trial Physician

Authors/drafts clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books and submission documents to support closure, clinical narratives, reporting and filling of the study in partnership with CSs

Degree Requirements

MD required (or x-US equivalent)

Experience Requirements

5 or more years of Industry experience and/or clinical trials experience is required

Key Competency Requirements

Ability to communicate information clearly and lead presentations in scientific and clinical settings

Subspecialty training in applicable therapeutic area desired

Expertise in the scientific method to test hypotheses, including statistical design, analysis, and interpretation

Expertise in drug development process

Expertise in the components needed to execute an effective clinical plan and protocols

Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment

Travel Required

Domestic and International travel may be required.

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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, disability or protected veteran status.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com