Senior Director, Clinical Research Collaborations Team Lead, Oncology

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Clinical Research Collaborations (CRC) is part of Medical Evidence Generation (MEG) within Global Medical Affairs. The CRC team actively bridges Bristol Myers Squibb to the best external science through Clinical Research Collaborations with top-tier international institutions, research groups and Thought Leaders.

Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Research Collaborations, the CRC Lead, Oncology will be expected to:

• The Senior Director manages a global team focused on building these relationships and actively sourcing research concepts that address critical Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) data gaps for key assets and indications.

• The Senior Director holds accountability for Oncology research collaborations book of work and serves as a member of the CRC Leadership Team and MEG Extended LT. He/she aligns closely with the other CRC teams and the broader MEG organization.

• The Senior Director supports MEG Governance processes as required (ad hoc member of AIMS & MDOC, and representative at TAG).

• The Senior Director reports to the Vice President, Clinical Research Collaborations.

The Senior Director, Global Clinical Research Collaborations is expected to:

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

• Coach a team of CRC Leads in successful oversight of CRCs 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 Clinical Research Collaborations that accelerate the development of the BMS pipeline;

• Should have experience in clinical concept development and refinement in alignment to asset strategy

• Project leadership, managing Joint Steering Committee and other meetings focused on scientific aspects (including results) and other study-related activities as appropriate

• Partner across the drug development continuum to set the outreach and project sourcing strategy with prioritized external partners, as needed;

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

• Create access to external research platforms, technologies, and insights that advance and/or broaden BMS’s pipeline;

• Align with and advise senior functional leaders on new research collaboration opportunities leveraging a strong understanding of collaborators’ core capabilities and expertise to inform strategy and influence decisions that impact evidence generation plans;

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

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

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD or similar) with extensive, relevant scientific and/or clinical experience in oncology and subject matter competence in BMS’ oncology assets and competitive landscape.

• Established strategic leadership experience serving at least 8-10 years in a pharmaceutical industry setting and possessing an in-depth understanding of clinical and business development, Medical Affairs, and Commercial functions related to the drug development process

• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain a high-performing team along with a proven ability to suc