Clinical Trial Physician, Neuropsychiatry
Bristol Myers Squibb
2 months ago
Remote friendly (Madison, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Clinical Trial Physician (CTP)
Position Summary / Objective
- Serves as a primary source of medical accountability and oversight for clinical trials
- Matrix management responsibilities across the internal and external network
- Manages Phase 1–Phase 3 studies with demonstrated decision-making capabilities
- Provides medical and scientific expertise to cross-functional BMS colleagues
Position Responsibilities
Medical Monitoring
- Contributes to and is a key member of a high performing Study Delivery Team (SDT) and may be a member of the Clinical Development Team (CDT)
- Conducts medical data review of trial data, including eligibility review
- Partners with the Clinical Scientist (CS) for site interactions on medical questions and education (including safety management guidelines)
- Assesses key safety-related serious adverse events in partnership with Worldwide Patient Safety and oversees safety narratives
- Collaborates with CS; provides medical strategic oversight in protocol development (including inclusion/exclusion and other safety-related clinical considerations)
- Fulfills GCP and compliance obligations for clinical conduct and maintains required training
Clinical Development Expertise & Strategy
- Designs and develops clinical plans and protocols with strategic focus based on asset/drug, disease area, and relevant science to meet regulatory and disease strategy targets
- Provides oversight and medical accountability for a group of studies
- Leads benefit/risk analysis for clinical development protocols
- Partners with CS to support executional delivery of studies (e.g., site activation, enrollment status, adjudication of protocol violations/deviations)
- Identifies and builds relationships with principal investigators and cultivates thought leaders to gain inputs on emerging science and program design
- Maintains medical/scientific reputation in the disease area; stays current via conferences and literature review
- Keeps abreast of development and regulatory issues for competitive/relevant compounds and portfolio fit
- Provides ongoing medical education with CS for protocol-specific training
Health Authority Interactions & Publications
- Contributes to Health Authority interactions and advisory board meetings
- Authors/drafts clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books, and submission documents (with CS)
Degree Requirements
- MD required (or x-US equivalent)
Experience Requirements
- 3+ years of industry experience and/or clinical trials experience (required)
Key Competency Requirements (Skills)
- Ability to communicate and present clearly in scientific and clinical settings
- Subspecialty training in applicable therapeutic area desired
- Expertise in the scientific method, including statistical design, analysis, and interpretation
- Knowledge of the drug development process
- Knowledge of components needed to execute an effective clinical plan and protocols
- Strong leadership skills; proven ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment
Travel Required
- Domestic and International travel may be required.
Benefits (explicitly listed)
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision)
- Wellbeing support programs (BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP)
- Financial wellbeing & protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support)
- Paid Time Off (including flexible time off/paid national holidays; additional time off based on eligibility)
Compensation (listed)
- Brisbane, CA: US $308,700–$374,075
- Cambridge Crossing: US $308,700–$374,075
- Madison – Giralda, NJ: US $275,630–$333,998
- Princeton, NJ: US $275,630–$333,998
Application Instructions
- If the role is of interest but not a perfect resume match, apply anyway.
- If a job posting is missing required local information or is incorrect, contact TAEnablement@bms.com with the Job Title and Requisition number.
Position Summary / Objective
- Serves as a primary source of medical accountability and oversight for clinical trials
- Matrix management responsibilities across the internal and external network
- Manages Phase 1–Phase 3 studies with demonstrated decision-making capabilities
- Provides medical and scientific expertise to cross-functional BMS colleagues
Position Responsibilities
Medical Monitoring
- Contributes to and is a key member of a high performing Study Delivery Team (SDT) and may be a member of the Clinical Development Team (CDT)
- Conducts medical data review of trial data, including eligibility review
- Partners with the Clinical Scientist (CS) for site interactions on medical questions and education (including safety management guidelines)
- Assesses key safety-related serious adverse events in partnership with Worldwide Patient Safety and oversees safety narratives
- Collaborates with CS; provides medical strategic oversight in protocol development (including inclusion/exclusion and other safety-related clinical considerations)
- Fulfills GCP and compliance obligations for clinical conduct and maintains required training
Clinical Development Expertise & Strategy
- Designs and develops clinical plans and protocols with strategic focus based on asset/drug, disease area, and relevant science to meet regulatory and disease strategy targets
- Provides oversight and medical accountability for a group of studies
- Leads benefit/risk analysis for clinical development protocols
- Partners with CS to support executional delivery of studies (e.g., site activation, enrollment status, adjudication of protocol violations/deviations)
- Identifies and builds relationships with principal investigators and cultivates thought leaders to gain inputs on emerging science and program design
- Maintains medical/scientific reputation in the disease area; stays current via conferences and literature review
- Keeps abreast of development and regulatory issues for competitive/relevant compounds and portfolio fit
- Provides ongoing medical education with CS for protocol-specific training
Health Authority Interactions & Publications
- Contributes to Health Authority interactions and advisory board meetings
- Authors/drafts clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books, and submission documents (with CS)
Degree Requirements
- MD required (or x-US equivalent)
Experience Requirements
- 3+ years of industry experience and/or clinical trials experience (required)
Key Competency Requirements (Skills)
- Ability to communicate and present clearly in scientific and clinical settings
- Subspecialty training in applicable therapeutic area desired
- Expertise in the scientific method, including statistical design, analysis, and interpretation
- Knowledge of the drug development process
- Knowledge of components needed to execute an effective clinical plan and protocols
- Strong leadership skills; proven ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment
Travel Required
- Domestic and International travel may be required.
Benefits (explicitly listed)
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision)
- Wellbeing support programs (BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP)
- Financial wellbeing & protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support)
- Paid Time Off (including flexible time off/paid national holidays; additional time off based on eligibility)
Compensation (listed)
- Brisbane, CA: US $308,700–$374,075
- Cambridge Crossing: US $308,700–$374,075
- Madison – Giralda, NJ: US $275,630–$333,998
- Princeton, NJ: US $275,630–$333,998
Application Instructions
- If the role is of interest but not a perfect resume match, apply anyway.
- If a job posting is missing required local information or is incorrect, contact TAEnablement@bms.com with the Job Title and Requisition number.