Director, Clinical Pharmacology
About The Position
At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Position Summary The Director, Clinical Pharmacology is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and execution of clinical pharmacology strategies across one or more development programs, reporting to the Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics. This role drives trial- and program-level activities, applying pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) principles and model-informed approaches to support decision-making throughout drug development. The Director partners cross-functionally to shape and deliver integrated development strategies, contributes as a key member of Clinical Pharmacology leadership and program teams, and ensures the development and execution of robust Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics (CP&P) plans aligned with compound strategy. In addition, the role fosters a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes scientific excellence and continuous learning.
Requirements
- MS, PhD or PharmD in relevant field or a PharmD with clinical pharmacology research fellowship
- Approximately 7+ years’ experience with demonstrated progression in Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, including expertise in the general drug development process and in small molecule and/or biologic drug property characterization
- In-depth knowledge of current practices and issues in Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics
- Strong written and oral communication skills necessary to report on and deliver scientific presentations
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment
- Manage and provide mentorship and guidance to staff and CP&P function
- Independently serve as the CP&P lead for one or more assets in the BMS drug development program
- Demonstrated stakeholder management with strong influence/leadership
Nice To Haves
- Programming experience is highly desired (e.g., NONMEM, R, and WinNonlin. SAS, Splus, etc.)
- Quantitative data analysis, POP PK/PD, and data visualization skills are highly desired
Responsibilities
- Supervise and/or mentor other CP&P leads as appropriate
- Independently contribute to compound development across various development phases
- Represent Clinical Pharmacology at asset teams at governance based on proficiency
- Provide input to Phase 2/3 clinical study design and registrational strategy
- Accountable for Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Plan
- Lead design of Clinical Pharmacology studies and manages data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
- High proficiency in PK, PK/PD, and model informed drug development (MIDD) principles and analyses
- Collaborate on cross-functional drug development teams, regulatory submissions, and departmental initiatives; serves as Clinical Pharmacology subject matter expert
- Participate in interactions with health authorities; serve as Clinical Pharmacology subject matter expert
- Lead and participate in departmental initiatives and represent CP&P on cross-functional initiatives / workstreams / taskforces
- Work with Business Development teams and provide critical expertise to assess external acquisitions
Benefits
- wellbeing support
- retirement and financial protection benefits
- insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- 11 paid company holidays each year
- 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires
- 3 optional holidays
- paid sick leave
- up to two paid volunteer days per year
- summer hours flexibility
- leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
- annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
