Senior Director, Biospecimen Management

Role: Senior Director, Biospecimen Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, leading the global biospecimen operations within the CBI organization to support clinical research across therapeutic areas. Responsibilities include team leadership and talent development, operational oversight of biospecimen collection and management, process optimization, and strategic planning to enhance capabilities. The role also involves stakeholder and vendor relationship management, regulatory compliance, and driving innovation in biospecimen operations, including the application of scientific knowledge in sample processing and ethical standards. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline; 10+ years of experience in clinical drug development or biospecimen management with at least 7 years of global leadership experience managing cross-functional teams. Expertise in GCP/ICH guidelines, biospecimen systems, and clinical trial processes is essential. Preferred skills include advanced knowledge of regulatory standards, scientific understanding of pharmacokinetics/genetics, and experience with digital biospecimen management tools. High-value specifics: focus on clinical trial biospecimens, regulatory compliance, GxP standards, and cross-functional collaboration within R&D. The position reports to the Executive Director of Consent, Biospecimen & Imaging Management, with up to 20% travel and a hybrid work setup.