Clinical Development Program Lead, Neuropsychiatry (Executive Director)

Role Summary

The Clinical Development Program Lead, Neuropsychiatry (Executive Director) is responsible for setting and executing the clinical development strategy for assets or indications in the Neuropsychiatry space, supervising Clinical Development Leads and Clinical Trial Physicians, and leading cross-functional efforts across development stages from early phase expansion to registrational execution.

Responsibilities

• Create and communicate a vision for designing, conducting and executing innovative clinical development plans
• Supervise the development, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of clinical trials and oversee the clinical components of regulatory filings
• Contribute to overall strategy for specific disease/indications while maintaining a franchise-wide portfolio view
• Provide strategic insights into clinical development plans
• Lead due diligence activities for business development and advise strategic transactions group
• Serve as Key Member of Therapeutic Area Clinical Development Leadership Team and chair forums as required
• Chair departmental staff meetings and represent governance meetings as needed
• Build a franchise reputation to attract innovators to BMS

Qualifications

• MD (PhD or other high level degree optional)
• The ideal candidate will have greater than 10 years of extensive clinical trial, drug development, and regulatory experience
• Management experience overseeing a group of professionals including MDs/PhDs/ PharmDs with clinical research experience
• Understanding of early-stage drug development and extensive experience in Phase I‚ÄìIII trials; proven regulatory filing and approval experience
• Global experience in Neuropsychiatry clinical development is a plus
• Experience with business development and licensing to shape Neuropsychiatry strategy

Skills

• Proven track record in managing complex clinical programs leading to regulatory submissions
• Deep understanding of biology, targets and translational science
• Experience working with health authorities at all levels
• Ability to manage both registrational and non-registrational trials
• Experience executing R&D people strategy and leading a matrix team
• Strong cross-functional leadership across Commercial, Medical, and Research functions
• Excellent external engagement and communication skills
• Talent development and retention capabilities

Education

• MD (PhD or other high level degree optional)

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required