Senior Clinical Trial Physician, Immunology
Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ, United States
Senior Clinical Trial Physician, Rheumatology
The Senior Clinical Trial Physician, Rheumatology, is the primary source of medical accountability and oversight for one or more clinical trials within the Global Drug Development organization. This position provides an opportunity to significantly change the treatment of autoimmune diseases, working with teams in Research, Early and Late Development, providing insights into biology, translational elements, and overall benefit-risk assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as primary source of medical accountability and oversight for multiple clinical trials or a single trial with significant complexity within rheumatology.
Supervise the development, monitoring, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials, and have accountability for the clinical components of regulatory filings.
Provide medical and scientific expertise to cross‑functional BMS colleagues.
Matrix management responsibilities across the internal and external network.
Support across portfolio activities in line with Clinical Excellence (e.g., Protocol Review Committee, Quality and Compliance).
Clinical Development Expertise & Strategy
Independently design and construct clinical development plans and protocols with a strong strategic focus based on knowledge of asset/drug, disease area (rheumatology), and relevant science to meet regulatory and disease strategy targets.
Collaborate with Clinical Development Lead.
Experience in Research and Development (late and/or early development).
Oversee trial(s) within asset class.
Respected for disease expertise for rheumatology (internally and within the medical community).
Lead the analysis of benefit/risk for clinical development protocols in a matrix team environment working with Clinical Scientists (CS).
Partner with CS to support executional delivery of studies (e.g., site activation, enrollment status, adjudication for protocol violations, etc.).
Keep abreast of development and regulatory issues related to other competitive or relevant compounds and how our portfolio fits into the competitive landscape.
Anticipate impact of external data that may shift internal clinical strategy and proactively assess needs for internal program amendments, ad hoc analyses, and implications to execution.
Provide ongoing medical education in partnership with Clinical Scientists to support protocol-specific training, study team, investigators, and stakeholders (medical affairs, commercial, translational medicine, access).
Medical Monitoring
Leader of high-performing Study Delivery Team (SDT).
Study leader with ability to own/drive study-level strategic decisions.
Medical data review of trial data, including eligibility review.
Responsibility for site interactions in partnership with CS for medical questions and education (including safety management guidelines).
Responsibility for assessment of key safety-related serious adverse events in partnership with Worldwide Patient Safety and oversight of safety narratives.
Lead collaboration with CS and input into protocols, providing medical strategic oversight in protocol development (input on inclusion/exclusion and other safety-related clinical considerations).
Fulfill GCP and compliance obligations for clinical conduct and maintain all required training.
Health Authority Interactions & Publications
Author clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books and submission documents.
Experience with regulatory submission & development of clinical sections for submission across several markets.
Exceptional clinical response strategist for written & oral queries.
Qualifications & Experience
MD (or US equivalent), rheumatologist preferred.
Greater than 5 years of extensive clinical trial and drug development experience, with regulatory experience and strong scientific background in rheumatology.
Comfortable with cross-functional drug and product development teams and managing in a matrix environment.
Key Competency Requirements
Communicate information clearly and lead presentations in scientific and clinical settings.
Subspecialty training in applicable therapeutic area desired.
Expertise in scientific method to test hypotheses, including statistical design, analysis, and interpretation.
Expertise in drug development process and components needed to execute an effective clinical plan and protocols.
Work independently and prioritize work (self-starter / takes initiative).
Takes ownership and accountability.
Embodies collaborative spirit, enterprise mindset & ability to see what’s needed to succeed in the future.
Enterprise mindset with strong understanding of development priorities across programs, studies, expenses and cross-functional workstreams.
Travel - domestic and international travel may be required.
Compensation Overview
Madison - Giralda - NJ - $275,630 - $333,998
Princeton - NJ - $275,630 - $333,998
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. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Benefit Offerings
Health coverage: medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Well-being support programs: BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial wellbeing and protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-Life Benefits
Paid Time Off - US exempt employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio).
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, and Rayzebio exempt, non-exempt, hourly employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/ for important additional information.
Supporting People With Disabilities
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.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
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The Senior Clinical Trial Physician, Rheumatology, is the primary source of medical accountability and oversight for one or more clinical trials within the Global Drug Development organization. This position provides an opportunity to significantly change the treatment of autoimmune diseases, working with teams in Research, Early and Late Development, providing insights into biology, translational elements, and overall benefit-risk assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as primary source of medical accountability and oversight for multiple clinical trials or a single trial with significant complexity within rheumatology.
Supervise the development, monitoring, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials, and have accountability for the clinical components of regulatory filings.
Provide medical and scientific expertise to cross‑functional BMS colleagues.
Matrix management responsibilities across the internal and external network.
Support across portfolio activities in line with Clinical Excellence (e.g., Protocol Review Committee, Quality and Compliance).
Clinical Development Expertise & Strategy
Independently design and construct clinical development plans and protocols with a strong strategic focus based on knowledge of asset/drug, disease area (rheumatology), and relevant science to meet regulatory and disease strategy targets.
Collaborate with Clinical Development Lead.
Experience in Research and Development (late and/or early development).
Oversee trial(s) within asset class.
Respected for disease expertise for rheumatology (internally and within the medical community).
Lead the analysis of benefit/risk for clinical development protocols in a matrix team environment working with Clinical Scientists (CS).
Partner with CS to support executional delivery of studies (e.g., site activation, enrollment status, adjudication for protocol violations, etc.).
Keep abreast of development and regulatory issues related to other competitive or relevant compounds and how our portfolio fits into the competitive landscape.
Anticipate impact of external data that may shift internal clinical strategy and proactively assess needs for internal program amendments, ad hoc analyses, and implications to execution.
Provide ongoing medical education in partnership with Clinical Scientists to support protocol-specific training, study team, investigators, and stakeholders (medical affairs, commercial, translational medicine, access).
Medical Monitoring
Leader of high-performing Study Delivery Team (SDT).
Study leader with ability to own/drive study-level strategic decisions.
Medical data review of trial data, including eligibility review.
Responsibility for site interactions in partnership with CS for medical questions and education (including safety management guidelines).
Responsibility for assessment of key safety-related serious adverse events in partnership with Worldwide Patient Safety and oversight of safety narratives.
Lead collaboration with CS and input into protocols, providing medical strategic oversight in protocol development (input on inclusion/exclusion and other safety-related clinical considerations).
Fulfill GCP and compliance obligations for clinical conduct and maintain all required training.
Health Authority Interactions & Publications
Author clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books and submission documents.
Experience with regulatory submission & development of clinical sections for submission across several markets.
Exceptional clinical response strategist for written & oral queries.
Qualifications & Experience
MD (or US equivalent), rheumatologist preferred.
Greater than 5 years of extensive clinical trial and drug development experience, with regulatory experience and strong scientific background in rheumatology.
Comfortable with cross-functional drug and product development teams and managing in a matrix environment.
Key Competency Requirements
Communicate information clearly and lead presentations in scientific and clinical settings.
Subspecialty training in applicable therapeutic area desired.
Expertise in scientific method to test hypotheses, including statistical design, analysis, and interpretation.
Expertise in drug development process and components needed to execute an effective clinical plan and protocols.
Work independently and prioritize work (self-starter / takes initiative).
Takes ownership and accountability.
Embodies collaborative spirit, enterprise mindset & ability to see what’s needed to succeed in the future.
Enterprise mindset with strong understanding of development priorities across programs, studies, expenses and cross-functional workstreams.
Travel - domestic and international travel may be required.
Compensation Overview
Madison - Giralda - NJ - $275,630 - $333,998
Princeton - NJ - $275,630 - $333,998
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. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Benefit Offerings
Health coverage: medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Well-being support programs: BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial wellbeing and protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-Life Benefits
Paid Time Off - US exempt employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio).
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, and Rayzebio exempt, non-exempt, hourly employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/ for important additional information.
Supporting People With Disabilities
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.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
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