Associate Director, Diagnostic Sciences

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Job Description

Bristol-Myers Squibb is actively conducting translational medicine research to further our understanding of cancer biology and to identify which patient populations may be more likely to derive benefit from Immuno-Oncology (I-O).  Bristol-Myers Squibb has long believed the future of cancer research is dependent on investments in science and partnerships. Collaboration is integrated into our organizational framework across translational medicine and R&D.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Diagnostic Sciences Director to join the Translational and Diagnostic Sciences Organization, where our vision is for tumor biology to inform treatment selection for each patient at each stage of therapy. BMS is seeking a leader with exceptional scientific, strategic and occupational acumen to lead and develop companion diagnostics (CDx) biomarkers in support of the BMS portfolio. 

Summary

The Associate Director of Diagnostic Sciences provides subject matter expertise related to development and execution of the companion biomarker diagnostic programs for BMS product development and brand teams.  Working with the Translational Medicine team, the Diagnostic Sciences representative implements the diagnostic strategy, including development of supportive arguments for highly complex projects and delivery of diagnostic products that enhance value of the pharmaceutical product profile.  BMS is seeking an Associate Director of Diagnostic Sciences to fulfill this critical role.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under supervision of Director/Group Director Diagnostic Sciences, represents Diagnostic Sciences function on asset Development, Brand and Translational Medicine teams for which companion, complementary, or other in vitro diagnostic development is within strategy.
• Collaborates effectively with an integrated organizational framework across translational medicine and R&D. 
• Forms alliances across scientific disciplines and participates in the decision-making process that typically require developing new options to solve highly complex problems for the completion of team goals
• Coordinates the Diagnostic Sciences matrix subteams for specific diagnostic products or indications to enhance the value of the assets through incorporation of diagnostic biomarkers into exploratory, clinical, regulatory, and Medical/Commercial strategies.
• Provides technical direction to business development led search, evaluation and transactions for diagnostic partnering.
• Coordinates all executable activities between the Development/Brand team and external diagnostic partners. Responsible for delivery of diagnostic partner critical milestones, e.g. technical development and validation, clinical validation, and regulatory activities. 
• Participates in commercial planning and medical strategy as related to the diagnostic product.
• Provides internal and external subject matter expertise for BMS Diagnostic Sciences and precision medicine activities: 
• Acquires and disseminates precision medicine knowledge for organizational learning and capability
• Represents BMS Diagnostic Sciences to external stakeholders including health authorities, medical customers and presentations at scientific meetings.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  • 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Master’s Degree
  • 10+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences  
  • 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience

• 4+ years of leade