Executive Director, Clinical Development Program Lead (Neuropsychiatry)

Role Summary

The Clinical Development Program Leader sits within Clinical Development, a global organization dedicated to the effective design and execution of drug development. Clinical Development drives clinical development strategy, design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials. The role leads clinical development strategy for assets or indications, supervises Clinical Development Leads and Clinical Trial Physicians, supports transitions across development phases, and contributes to portfolio activities and governance.

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 oversight of the clinical components of regulatory filings
• Contribute to overall strategy for specific diseases/indications while ensuring a franchise-wide portfolio view
• Provide strategic insights into clinical development plans
• Lead search and evaluation activities on business development due diligence and advise the strategic transactions group
• Be a Key Member of the Therapeutic Area Clinical Development Leadership Team and chair forums as required
• Chair departmental staff meetings and represent governance meetings on an ad hoc basis
• Build a franchise reputation that attracts innovators to bring their ideas to BMS

Qualifications

• MD (PhD or other high level degree optional)
• The ideal candidate will be a clinical development leader with greater than 10 years of extensive clinical trial, drug development, and regulatory experience, plus a strong scientific background
• Management experience overseeing a group of professionals including MDs/PhDs/PharmDs with clinical research experience
• Understanding of early-stage drug development, extensive experience in Phase I–III trials, and a track record of regulatory filings and approvals
• Global experience in oncology clinical development is a plus; experience with business development and licensing to shape strategy is desirable

Education

• MD (PhD or other high level degree optional)

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Domestic and International travel may be required