Senior Director, Immunology and Neuroscience, Medical Evidence Generation

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Position 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.  In this role, he/she will have a key role in ensuring the strategic data generation needs for the I&N organization are executed with speed and rigor.  The I&N Senior Director will lead and participate in cross-functional matrix leadership teams focused on building these relationships and actively sourcing research concepts that address critical evidence gaps for early and late assets being developed in prioritized indications. The Senior Director reports to the Immunology & Neuroscience Executive Director.  Responsibilities include:

• Build, manage, and coach for sustained high performance an externally focused global team accountable for defining and executing the I&N portfolio to address key data gaps

• Coach a team of MEG Leads, inclusive of Clinical Scientists and Clinical Trial Physicians, in successful oversight of Medical clinical trials end-to-end (i.e., start-up, influence governance outcomes, partner with contract Manager/Lead for agreement initiation, negotiation, and execution, oversight throughout study and support readout)

• Design and drive strategies to successfully identify and advance new medical trials that accelerate the development of the BMS pipeline

• Should have experience in clinical concept development and partnering across the drug development continuum 

• Project leadership, managing cross functional team members focused on scientific aspects (including results) and other study-related activities as appropriate

• Contribute to the evolution of the MEG organizational model and operational infrastructure

• Accountable for the I&N MEG book of work (including but not limited to MASTs, ISRs, CRCs, and IEP development) ensuring they are in alignment with the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP), and executed with rigor and on time

• Provide accountability and oversight for the authoring and development of the medical study protocol and ICF, providing medical input during protocol development to ensure clinical relevance, scientific rigor, patient safety, and alignment with study objectives

• Accountable for ensuring scientific integrity and data quality is maintained during executions of medical trial, ensuring quality execution of deliverables for all phases (start-up/conduct/closure)

• Lead the team responsible for the co-development and maintenance of the IEPs, in partnership with Medical, HEOR, Development and other key internal stakeholders

• Partner closely with key stakeholders across Medical Affairs and Drug Development working on the I&N portfolio to ensure cohesiveness and one MEG voice

• Employ strong business acumen and fiscal stewardship focused on driving reciprocal scientific value creation and allocating resources consistent with company priorities

• Assist in reviews of concepts through RFP process, including providing context for ongoing book of work, area of interest development, and upcoming data read outs

Qualifications & Experience

• MD preferred (or x-US equivalent)

• 5+ years required clinical trial experience in pharmaceutical industry setting (e.g., Clinical Trial Physician, Clinical Scientist); expertise in drug development process and clinic