Clinical Development Program Lead, Neuropsychiatry (Executive Director)

Role Summary

The Clinical Development Program Leader in Neuropsychiatry (Executive Director) drives the clinical development strategy for assets or indications, oversees multiple Clinical Development Leads and Clinical Trial Physicians, and leads broad, cross-functional programs from early development through registrational execution within Neuropsychiatry.

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 search and evaluation activities on business development due diligence efforts and advise the strategic transactions group
• Serve as a Key Member of Therapeutic Area Clinical Development Leadership Team and chair forums as required
• Chair departmental staff meetings and governance meetings as needed
• Build a franchise reputation that attracts innovators to BMS

Qualifications

• MD (PhD or other high level degree optional)
• The ideal candidate will have >10 years of extensive clinical trial, drug development, and regulatory experience with a strong scientific background
• Management experience overseeing a group of MDs/PhDs/PharmDs with clinical research experience
• Experience in early-stage drug development, designing and conducting Phase I‚ÄìIII trials, and successful regulatory filings
• Global experience in Neuropsychiatry clinical development is a plus
• Experience with business development and licensing to shape Neuropsychiatry strategy

Skills

• Proven track record managing complex clinical programs leading to regulatory submissions
• Strong understanding of biology, targets and translational science
• Extensive experience working with health authorities
• Ability to manage across registrational and non-registrational trials
• Ability to execute R&D people strategy and lead a matrix team
• Effective cross-functional leadership across Research, Development, Regulatory, Medical and Commercial
• Experience interacting externally with thought leaders and presenting at engagements
• Ability to attract, develop, and retain skilled professionals

Education

• MD or equivalent; PhD optional

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required