The Senior Director, Global Clinical Development serves as the Clinical Indication Lead for one or more indications of a given asset. Accountable for clinical strategy and execution in the given indication(s). Leads a team of physicians and scientists in design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of all clinical studies for the respective indications.
Key Responsibilities
- Owns and drives clinical development strategy across given asset indications (aligned to asset strategy, TPP, and disease area strategy)
- May lead Clinical Development Team(s) for given indication(s)
- Provides clinical and disease area expertise for integrated strategies
- Represents Clinical as authority for the indication/disease area (regulatory interactions; Business Development support)
- Engages cross-functionally with internal leaders, external investigators, KOLs, and patient advocacy groups
- Presents clinical strategy, data, and risk assessments to governance bodies, health authorities, and senior leadership
- Leads design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of all clinical studies for given asset indication(s)
- Ensures studies meet regulatory, quality, medical, and access objectives and align with target label indications
- Ensures timely, high-quality protocols and data packages for CSRs and Regulatory Filings; implements quality assurance plans
- Accountable for clinical content and data quality for CSRs, trial documents, regulatory submissions, briefing books, and publications
- Oversees trial progress; identifies/mitigates risk; provides regular status and risk updates
- Champions quality, compliance, and GCP adherence
- Sets priorities aligned to program objectives and ensures appropriate budget/resourcing
- Attracts, develops, and retains top clinical talent through leadership, mentoring, and training
- Fosters scientific excellence, collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences required (PhD, PharmD, MS, RN, MD or related field, MD)
- Deep clinical/therapeutic area expertise and advanced knowledge of drug development, competitive landscape, and health authority expectations
- 8+ years relevant experience, including leadership in design/execution of multiple clinical trials
- Demonstrated success in people leadership and/or matrix leadership roles
Benefits
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
- Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and EAP
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support
- Paid Time Off (US Exempt employees: flexible time off/unlimited with manager approval; 11 paid national holidays)
Application: Apply through BMS careers (recruitment process details provided in posting).