Director, Clinical Research Collaborations Lead, Oncology

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Position Summary

The Medical Evidence Generation (MEG) Clinical Research Collaborations (CRC) team actively bridges Bristol Myers Squibb to the best external science through collaborations with external research entities and networks of practicing clinicians.  The CRC Lead will also build relationships with external thought leaders and, with the input of internal stakeholders, design and drive strategies to successfully advance external research that will accelerate the development of BMS’s pipeline.  The CRC Lead will be accountable for engagement with external collaborators to bring concepts to full proposals and responsible for site assessment/recommendation, facilitation of study design, presentation to governance in partnership with therapeutic area leads, and overall project leadership throughout the lifecycle of the studies.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Facilitate collaborative exchange between BMS and thought leaders in community practice and academia, including scientific dialogue and representing BMS as a trusted, inclusive, and innovative industry collaborator and partner of choice

• Be accountable for delivering Clinical Research Collaborations (CRCs), from concept ideation to governance approval and throughout the study lifecycle

• Act as point of contact for CRCs within Therapeutic and Disease area teams

• Design and drive strategies to accelerate the development of BMS’s clinical development pipeline leveraging external research platforms, technologies, and insights

• Align with and advise senior functional and therapeutic area leaders on new external opportunities that will inform strategy and influence decisions in the creation/refinement of integrated evidence generation plans

• Personally lead a limited number of high-visibility projects leveraging relevant disease subject matter expertise

• Contribute to the evolution of MEG therapeutic area strategy and value proposition

• This position is based at the Princeton Pike (PPK) site in Lawrenceville, NJ;

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD or the equivalent) required with extensive, relevant scientific, and/or clinical experience.

• At least 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical development, Medical Affairs or relevant Commercial experience; previous customer-facing role experience highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to strategically analyze data generation opportunities with minimal supervision

• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain high-performing relationships with external thought leaders and internal matrix stakeholders

• Adeptness at building credibility with external investigators and collaborative partners competently balancing business and scientific acumen complemented by strong leadership behaviors, authenticity, agility, and an enterprise mindset

• Understanding of global healthcare systems and academic settings with a demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous and changing healthcare/business environments

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization

• In depth knowledge of overall project planning and project management of clinical trials

• Proven ability to partner effectively with colleagues across multiple functions and at all levels of the enterprise

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills appropriately flexing based on audience; expertly leverages effective communication and negotiation s