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Biomarker Lead Translational Medicine

San Diego, CA Full Time Posted by: Bristol-Myers Squibb Posted: Wednesday, 22 May 2024
 
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-usAt Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision - transforming patients' lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease - and 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.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 disease areas including GI and neurology. 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 of, timely analysis and reporting of final biomarker data. The individual will interact with key opinions leaders and initiate and/or facilitate collaborations to answer key TM questions.

The successful candidate will have prior therapeutic area and clinical development 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:Responsible for serving as a biomarker lead on individual clinical studies including activities such as biomarker plan generation, data analysis and presentationEnsures timelines met for ongoing late stage translational activities including biomarker clinical trial activities and KOL collaborationsSupports management of team budgets and shepherding contracts through internal processesImplements translational activities through direct interaction with clinical research physicians, statisticians, clinical operations, computational biologists, contract research organizations, academic experts, and internal translational scientists as neededAids in biomarker data delivery for clinical studies through working with relevant functions and CROs; responsible for aiding in creation of SOWs and interfacing with CRO for execution of servicesSupports regulatory submissions and regulatory interactions as neededSkills/Knowledge RequiredUnderstanding of drug discovery and development, especially late stage developmentExperience in activities required for and related to clinical trial initiation, maintenance and completionExperience in interacting with CROs and KOLs to manage projects and timelinesProven scientific/leadership expertise (working in teams, mentoring people, managing projects)Accountable for timelines and deliverablesPrioritizes risks and implements contingency plansCommunicates regularly; prepares and delivers presentations within the department, to governance and senior leadership bodies, and externally as requestedRecognizes 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.Ability to prioritize and manage time efficientlyStrong verbal and written communication skillsAccurate and detailed record keepingExcellent organizational skillsEducation:PhD or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences with 8+ years of academic and/or biotech/pharma clinical development experienceCandidate 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.

Candidate experience and skillset will determine appropriate level for role.This position is open to BMS sites in San Diego, Cambridge and NJ.Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases.

Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.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 takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation is decided based on demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or 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 statementAround the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.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. Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S.

and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment.

This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.

Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visitcareers.bms.

com/eeo-accessibilityto access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.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

San Diego, CA, USA
Healthcare
Bristol-Myers Squibb
AJF/707498921
22/05/2024 00:41

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