Senior Director, Immunology and Neuroscience, Medical Evidence Generation

Role Summary

This Senior Director, Immunology & Neuroscience (I&N), Medical Evidence Generation (MEG) role in Global Medical Affairs manages the evidence generation for the I&N portfolio (including Medical Affairs Sponsored studies [MAST], Clinical Research Collaborations [CRC], and investigator-sponsored studies [ISR]) and provides leadership for the cross-functional teams executing on the book of work. The Senior Director leads cross-functional matrix teams, sourcing research concepts to address evidence gaps and ensuring strategic data generation needs are executed with speed and rigor.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and coach a globally focused team to define and execute the I&N portfolio addressing key data gaps
• Coach MEG Leads (Clinical Scientists and Clinical Trial Physicians) in end-to-end oversight of Medical clinical trials
• Design and drive strategies to identify and advance new medical trials that accelerate the BMS pipeline
• Experience in clinical concept development and partnering across the drug development continuum
• Lead cross-functional project teams focused on scientific aspects and study-related activities
• Contribute to evolution of the MEG organizational model and operations
• Accountable for the I&N MEG book of work (MASTs, ISRs, CRCs, IEP development) aligned with the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP)
• Oversee development of medical study protocols and ICFs, ensuring clinical relevance, scientific rigor, patient safety, and alignment with objectives
• Ensure scientific integrity and data quality across all phases of medical trials
• Lead co-development and maintenance of IEPs with key internal stakeholders
• Partner with Medical Affairs and Drug Development to maintain cohesiveness and a unified MEG voice
• Apply business acumen and fiscal stewardship to drive scientific value and allocate resources per priorities
• Assist in concept reviews through RFP processes and contextualize ongoing book of work

Qualifications

• MD preferred (or equivalent outside the US)
• 5+ years of clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry; expertise in drug development and leading company-sponsored trials
• 5+ years of strategic leadership experience in pharma; understanding of clinical and business development, Medical Affairs, and Commercial functions
• 10+ years in clinical science, clinical research, or equivalent
• Strong communication, diplomacy, and ability to relate to internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to scientific excellence, teamwork, quality, and effective communication
• Proven ability to build credibility with external investigators and collaborators; balanced business and scientific acumen
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain a high-performing matrix team
• Experience leading in a complex, matrix environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence decision-making
• This position is preferably based at the Princeton Pike site in Lawrenceville, NJ; travel ~20–30% globally

Skills

• Leadership of cross-functional teams
• Clinical trial design and oversight
• Strategic portfolio planning
• Medical affairs and drug development acumen
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Budgeting and resource allocation

Education

• MD or equivalent required/preferred