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Senior Director, Global Clinical Development (GI Oncology)

Bristol Myers Squibb
August 22, 2026
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
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).