Associate Director, Global Clinical Science - Neuroscience
Bristol Myers Squibb
September 02, 2026
Remote friendly (Madison, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Position Summary / Objective
- Responsible for implementation, planning, and execution of assigned clinical trial activities; serves as Clinical Trial Lead for one or more trials.
- Leads and executes trial-level activities for multiple trials with minimal to moderate supervision.
- Provides scientific/clinical matrix leadership to supporting Clinical Scientists.
- Co-leads study team meetings and collaborates with cross-functional study team.
Position Responsibilities
- Maintain understanding of assigned protocols; educate supporting team.
- Plan and lead study startup/conduct/close-out activities.
- Evaluate innovative trial designs.
- Lead protocol and ICF development (writing/review/adjudication of cross-functional comments; ensure clinical quality).
- Site-facing support: training and primary contact for clinical questions.
- Data generation/validation: CRF design, clinical data review/query resolution; ensure CS team quality.
- Identify clinical data trends; escalate to Medical Monitor.
- Develop and review clinical narrative plans.
- Provide inputs for trial budget/CRO scope.
- Review site/CRA training materials and support SIV/investigator meetings; support study committee (e.g., DMC) activities.
- Draft/review/validate CSRs and clinical portions of regulatory documents (e.g., IB, DSUR).
- Liaison to external partners for scientific advice.
Degree Requirements
- Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, MS, RN or other scientific field preferred).
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years in clinical science/clinical research (or equivalent).
- GCP/ICH, drug development process, study design/statistics, and clinical operations.
- Data review, trend identification, and data interpretation.
- Knowledge of data monitoring/dose review and independent response adjudication committees.
Key Skills/Competencies
- Strong communication/interpersonal skills; teamwork; initiative; detail orientation.
- Medical terminology and medical writing skills.
- Disease area/indication/compound knowledge (MOA, PK/PD, biomarkers, safety).
- Critical thinking/problem solving; planning/project management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint and EDC/reporting tools (e.g., RAVE, J-Review).
Travel
- Domestic and international travel may be required.
Compensation/Benefits (as listed)
- Compensation ranges (full-time): Cambridge Crossing $211,910–$256,789; NJ (Madison/Giralda) $184,270–$223,294; NJ (Princeton) $184,270–$223,294.
- Eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/disability and flexible time off/holidays (U.S. exempt details as listed).
Application Instructions
- If the role excites you but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, you are encouraged to apply anyway.
- Responsible for implementation, planning, and execution of assigned clinical trial activities; serves as Clinical Trial Lead for one or more trials.
- Leads and executes trial-level activities for multiple trials with minimal to moderate supervision.
- Provides scientific/clinical matrix leadership to supporting Clinical Scientists.
- Co-leads study team meetings and collaborates with cross-functional study team.
Position Responsibilities
- Maintain understanding of assigned protocols; educate supporting team.
- Plan and lead study startup/conduct/close-out activities.
- Evaluate innovative trial designs.
- Lead protocol and ICF development (writing/review/adjudication of cross-functional comments; ensure clinical quality).
- Site-facing support: training and primary contact for clinical questions.
- Data generation/validation: CRF design, clinical data review/query resolution; ensure CS team quality.
- Identify clinical data trends; escalate to Medical Monitor.
- Develop and review clinical narrative plans.
- Provide inputs for trial budget/CRO scope.
- Review site/CRA training materials and support SIV/investigator meetings; support study committee (e.g., DMC) activities.
- Draft/review/validate CSRs and clinical portions of regulatory documents (e.g., IB, DSUR).
- Liaison to external partners for scientific advice.
Degree Requirements
- Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, MS, RN or other scientific field preferred).
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years in clinical science/clinical research (or equivalent).
- GCP/ICH, drug development process, study design/statistics, and clinical operations.
- Data review, trend identification, and data interpretation.
- Knowledge of data monitoring/dose review and independent response adjudication committees.
Key Skills/Competencies
- Strong communication/interpersonal skills; teamwork; initiative; detail orientation.
- Medical terminology and medical writing skills.
- Disease area/indication/compound knowledge (MOA, PK/PD, biomarkers, safety).
- Critical thinking/problem solving; planning/project management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint and EDC/reporting tools (e.g., RAVE, J-Review).
Travel
- Domestic and international travel may be required.
Compensation/Benefits (as listed)
- Compensation ranges (full-time): Cambridge Crossing $211,910–$256,789; NJ (Madison/Giralda) $184,270–$223,294; NJ (Princeton) $184,270–$223,294.
- Eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/disability and flexible time off/holidays (U.S. exempt details as listed).
Application Instructions
- If the role excites you but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, you are encouraged to apply anyway.