Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

10h

About The Position

The Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology drives the planning, implementation, and execution of clinical pharmacology activities across assigned projects. Working with a high degree of independence and in collaboration with colleagues across the function, the role leads trial-level activities and supports compound development across relevant therapeutic areas. The position applies pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) principles and model-based analyses to inform drug development decisions, contributes to functional development strategies, and mentors colleagues within Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (CP&P). The Associate Director may also supervise a CP&P colleague as needed and independently serve as the CP&P lead for one or more assets in the BMS drug development program.

Requirements

• MS, PhD, or PharmD in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience with demonstrated progression in Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics knowledge.
• Experience with the general drug development process and characterization of small-molecule and/or biologic drug properties.
• In-depth knowledge of current practices and issues in Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to report on scientific work and deliver scientific presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Programming experience, for example with NONMEM, R, WinNonlin, SAS, or S-Plus.
• Quantitative data analysis, population PK/PD, and data visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute independently, with some supervision, to compound development across various therapeutic areas.
• Provide input, with supervision, to Phase 2/3 clinical study design and registrational strategy for compounds.
• Be accountable for the Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Plan.
• Lead the design of Clinical Pharmacology studies and manage data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Apply PK, PK/PD, and model-informed drug development (MIDD) principles and analyses.
• Collaborate on cross-functional drug development teams, regulatory submissions, and departmental initiatives, serving as a Clinical Pharmacology subject matter expert.
• Participate in health authority interactions as a Clinical Pharmacology subject matter expert.
• Lead or participate in departmental initiatives and, depending on proficiency, external initiatives.
• Provide expertise to Business Development teams based on proficiency.
• Mentor and guide staff and the CP&P function; supervise a CP&P colleague as needed.
• Independently serve as CP&P lead for one or more assets in the BMS drug development program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Paid company holidays; the posting specifies 11 annual holidays for eligible groups, and 3 optional holidays for certain employees.
• Paid vacation for specified employee groups, subject to manager approval.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer-hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior