BristolMyers Squibb

Executive Director, Head of Clinical Design & Delivery Center

BristolMyers Squibb$297K — $360K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, MS, RN, or other scientific field preferred) with 10+ years in clinical development
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory, compliance, clinical operations, and statistics
  • Extensive experience in early to late-stage drug development and protocol development
  • Proven problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex organizational structures
  • Strong leadership track record in influencing across global organizations
  • Proficient in driving results through innovative execution and goal achievement
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills at executive levels

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Protocol Management Office (PMO) to ensure high-quality protocols and study documents across BMS
  • Provide comprehensive scientific review and revisions for pivotal clinical protocols
  • Oversee resource alignment and review activities within all therapeutic areas (TAs)
  • Liaise with senior stakeholders to enhance scientific quality throughout the review process
  • Develop metrics to track protocol development outputs and identify improvement areas
  • Integrate and streamline protocol review processes within governance frameworks
  • Lead initiatives to foster clinical development innovation and efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy for U.S.-based exempt employees
  • 11 paid company holidays annually plus optional holidays for non-exempt employees
  • Paid volunteer days and summer hours flexibility
  • Annual Global Shutdown leave between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Access to wellbeing support and retirement benefits
Full Job Description
The Executive Director, Clinical Design and Delivery Center (CDDC), will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Protocol Management Office (PMO), which is responsible for the comprehensive review of clinical protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) charters, and other critical study documents across the BMS portfolio to ensure the highest standards of scientific rigor and quality. The Executive Director will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of educational and training initiatives aimed at strengthening clinical development capabilities and advancing the expertise of clinical physicians and scientists across the organization. In addition, this individual will lead and support strategic initiatives focused on enhancing innovation, operational excellence, and efficiency within clinical development, while serving as a trusted advisor on quality, compliance, and process-related matters throughout the development organization. The Executive Director will contribute to the ongoing evolution and execution of the CDDC strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities, organizational objectives, and emerging industry trends. Furthermore, this individual will represent BMS externally through active engagement in industry forums, conferences, and professional roundtables, promoting thought leadership in clinical development process excellence. By maintaining a strong awareness of the evolving external landscape, the Executive Director will help incorporate industry best practices and insights into the CDDC strategy, further strengthening BMS's reputation and leadership within the clinical development community. Lead a Protocol Management Office (PMO) responsible for the review of protocols, SAPs, DMC charters, and other key documents/plans across the BMS portfolio to ensure outputs with high scientific quality. 3 Provide rigorous scientific review, commentary, and revision to pivotal protocols/documents across all BMS therapeutic areas (TAs) to ensure they meet appropriate levels of scientific quality. 3 Oversee a team that coordinates review activities across all BMS TAs and ensure resources are aligned with requisite activities. 3 Liaise with senior stakeholders (e.g., TA heads within Drug Development) in furthering the scientific quality of outputs and addressing issues that arise during PRC review. Support PRC leaders within the TAs to drive consistent review processes. 3 Ensure review processes lead to high-quality, scientifically rigorous, and feasible studies that meet regulatory/compliance standards. 3 Develop and refine processes for protocol/document submission and associated triage criteria. 3 Integrate protocol and document review processes into overarching governance processes. 3 Create, implement, and maintain an integrated, organized, compliant system for storing and retrieving P 3 RC materials, meeting outputs, and decisions taken. 3 Develop metrics and indicators to track outputs and trends associated with protocol development and identify areas of continuous improvement. 3 Incorporate state-of-the-art advances related to protocol development/study design and associated review based on internal and external insights from industry, regulators, and other bodies. Lead the development and delivery of educational and training programs focused on advancing clinical development capabilities. 3 Oversee efforts to develop and deliver educational and training materials in coordination with BMS Learning, with an intended audience of clinical physicians and scientists. 3 Contribute to a best practices hub focused on enhancing clinical development innovation, execution, and delivery. 3 Help nurture a community of practitioners that optimizes collaboration through internal knowledge sharing to enhance the organization's clinical development skills and capabilities. Lead initiatives focused on enhancing clinical development innovation and efficiency. 3 Oversee a group focused on developing, enhancing, maintaining, and measuring the effectiveness/compliance of clinical processes, including but not limited to: study designs, protocol optimization, protocol development/authoring, protocol deviations, clinical development team (CDT) operating model. 3 Contribute to processes for the Clinical Development Plan (CDP)/Integrated Asset Development Plan (IADP) to facilitate early-to-late development transition, support portfolio decision-making, improve probability of technical success (PTS), and accelerate design and protocol development. 3 Partner with Data and Quantitative Sciences (DQS) leadership and Real World Data Research/IT to advance the use of real-world evidence and AI to inform trial design and improve PTS. 3 Support streamlining of the design and protocol development journey, including TA technical review and PRC review. 3 Collaborate with Global Quality and the Risk Based Management team to embed Quality by Design and critical to quality factors via protocol de-risking throughout the trial lifecycle. 3 Develop metrics to assess clinical development performance and identify actionable insights to inform process improvement (e.g., CDP/IADP and protocol development). 3 Serve as Global Process Owner for Protocol development within QMS network. 3 Incorporate outputs from enterprise initiatives into the development process (e.g., digital innovation, real-world capabilities, patient advocacy). 3 Evaluate industry-leading capabilities and support their implementation within BMS in a scalable fashion in support of clinical deliverables. 3 Lead the implementation of state-of-the-art AI and technology (e.g. FARO) to optimize clinical protocols; reduce patient/site burden, cost, and amendments; and accelerate downstream operational activities. Through active monitoring, ensure KPIs for innovative protocol and protocol process solutions are robust and meet/exceed business goals. 3 Evaluate cross-functional ways of working across the OneClinical model and support evolution of the model based on business needs. 3 Contribute to a high-performance culture by fostering innovation, collaboration, customer focus, personal accountability, and commitment to results. Reporting Relationship 3 Reports to the SVP, Head of Drug Development Strategy & Innovation Qualifications 3 Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, MS, RN, or other scientific field preferred) with a minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical development and the design and execution of clinical studies 3 Deep knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, clinical operations, statistics, and epidemiology 3 Deep understanding of early through late-stage drug development issues and challenges, as well as extensive experience with protocol development and review 3 Excellent problem-solving capabilities with ability to understand and simplify processes and interfaces between complex organizations. 3 Successful track record of leading through influence and working across complex, global organizational matrices 3 Change Agent - proven ability to lead during a time of significant change, and an ability to establish credibility and influence other executives through both formal and informal leadership 3 Drive for Results - track record of meaningful value creation and solution delivery through innovative ideas and agile execution; track record of developing goals and achieving business impact 3 Stakeholder Focus - exceptional capability to build alignment with senior level business partners and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and partners at the EVP/SVP/VP level 3 Talent Development - successful track record of building, leading and maintaining high-performing teams We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials - if this role excites you, but doesn't perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. Compensation Overview: $297,590 - $360,603 The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance. Benefits: Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability). U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year. Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits How We Work Where you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

About BristolMyers Squibb

BristolMyers Squibb Careers

Join the vibrant team at BristolMyers Squibb, a leader in global biopharmaceutical innovation, where your career growth is as important as the life-changing solutions we develop. At BristolMyers Squibb, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do Embark on a career with BristolMyers Squibb and be part of a company that’s dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. With us, you’ll contribute to a culture that embraces scientific innovation, responsible leadership, and community outreach. Explore job opportunities in various fields from research to marketing, and join a team that values leadership and diversity. Our commitment to career growth means we support your journey with extensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and a global, diverse network of professionals. Innovative Work At BristolMyers Squibb, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From pioneering research in oncology to breakthroughs in immunology, our professionals have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the field and impact lives globally. Our collaborative environment encourages team members to challenge the status quo and bring forward ideas that pave the way for groundbreaking solutions. Be Part of a Great Team Working at BristolMyers Squibb means being part of a team that supports your aspirations and shares your values. Our culture thrives on teamwork, respect, and diversity, creating a workplace where everyone can achieve their potential. Enjoy the benefits of being part of a company that values work-life balance, provides competitive benefits, and fosters an environment where skills and leadership are developed through hands-on experience and comprehensive mentorship programs. Future-Proof Your Career With a multitude of job opportunities ranging from internships to full-time positions, BristolMyers Squibb is not just hiring; we’re building futures. We equip our employees with the tools needed for success, including advanced training in diverse skill sets, leadership programs, and opportunities for professional networking and growth. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to make a difference. Explore our career portal for all current job listings and be sure to submit your resume. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with the latest company news, career tips, and industry insights from BristolMyers Squibb. Our careers blog is a resource for potential and current employees looking to maximize their career potential. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and insider information tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at BristolMyers Squibb. At BristolMyers Squibb, your career is just the beginning – it’s a pathway to personal and professional fulfillment. Join us and make a global impact.
Learn more about BristolMyers Squibb
Size
32,200 employees
Market Cap
$156.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$9 billion
Founded
1887
5 Year Trend
+19%
Revenue
$42.5 billion
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