Executive Director, Clinical Development Team Leader, Late-Stage Oncology

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Development Team Leader (CDTL) role is within the Clinical Development organization, a global group focused on the effective design and execution of drug development. This role is responsible for setting the clinical development strategy for assets or indications. The CDTL will directly supervise Clinical Development Leads (CDLs) who, in turn, supervise individual Clinical Trial Physicians. This position involves above-disease/indication strategy work, overseeing broad Clinical Development teams across multiple development teams and disease/indication strategy teams. The role is foundational in collaborating with R&ED and GDD teams to support GT4/5 and POC transitions, offering insights into biology, translational elements, and overall benefit-risk assessments. The CDTL will supervise the development of differentiated and strategic Clinical Development Physicians (CDPs) for multiple transition assets and support a broad program from Phase I expansion through to registrational execution. The role also includes support for cross-portfolio activities aligned with Clinical Excellence, such as the Protocol Review Committee, business development activities, and quality and compliance leadership. The position reports directly to the Head of Clinical Development, will deputize as required, and will be a core member of the Therapeutic Area clinical development executive leadership team.

Requirements

MD degree (PhD or other high-level degree optional).
Greater than 10 years of extensive clinical trial, drug development, and regulatory experience.
Strong scientific background.
Management experience is important, as this individual will manage a group of professionals including MDs, PhDs, or PharmDs with clinical research experience.
Understanding of early-stage drug development.
Extensive experience designing and conducting Phase I, II, and III clinical trials.
Demonstrable success filing regulatory dossiers and prosecuting them through approval.
Proven track record in managing complex clinical programs leading to regulatory submissions.
Deep understanding of Biology, targets, and translational science.
Extensive experience working with health authorities at all levels.
Proven differentiated ability to support and manage across the entire spectrum, including development of registrational and non-registrational trials.
Proven ability to execute the BMS R&D People Strategy, and lead and develop a matrix team.
Highly effective leader capable of working with Commercial, Medical, and all research functions of the company from Research through Regulatory.
Comfortable with cross-functional drug and product development teams and managing in a matrix environment.
Skilled at interacting externally and at speaking engagements.
Skilled at attracting, developing, and retaining skilled professionals.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for GI cancers expertise.
Global experience is a plus, as this position has responsibility for strategy and clinical research in oncology in multiple geographies.
Experience interacting with business development and licensing, particularly helping to evaluate the technical and franchise aspects for potential in-licensing opportunities that shape the oncology clinical development strategy.

Responsibilities

Create and communicate a vision for designing, conducting, and executing innovative clinical development plans.
Supervise the development, monitoring, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials.
Supervise and have accountability for the clinical components of regulatory filings.
Contribute to the overall strategy for specific disease/indications while ensuring a franchise-wide portfolio view.
Provide strategic insights into clinical development plans.
Lead search and evaluation activities on business development due diligence efforts and advise the strategic transactions group.
Serve as a Key Member of the Therapeutic Area Clinical Development Leadership Team and chair forums as required.
Chair departmental Staff Meetings and represent governance meetings on an ad hoc basis.
Build a franchise reputation that attracts innovators to bring their ideas to BMS Drug Development.
Create a Clinical Development strategy to develop programs beyond commercialization and launch, into lifecycle management.
Lead and develop a group of Clinical Development professionals (team of up to 50 individuals, direct and indirect) focused on a specific disease area/indication.
Ensure scientific and technical excellence of clinical development programs and deliverables.
Recruit, develop, and retain strong talent.
Mentor talent/staff.
Establish an effective and ethical culture that encourages teamwork, peer review, promotes cooperation, and provides a supportive culture.
Develop a culture that values diversity of thought, supports coaching, fosters accountability and integrity, and supports process excellence and continuous improvement.
Oversee team budget and headcount.
Work closely with colleagues in BMS Research, Development, Regulatory, Medical, Commercial, and other key functional areas globally.
Build external relationships with thought leaders, physicians, and patient advocacy groups.
Partner and interact with colleagues from Research and Early Development to ensure a seamless transition into late-stage development (Phase II-III trials).
Participate in governance ad hoc as designated.
Chair the Protocol Review Committee (PRC) ad hoc as needed.
Provide Signature Authority for CSRs, Health Authority Briefings, DMC Charters, Unblinding Requests, Health Authority Documents for Filings, and other delegated clinical accountable documents.

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
401(k) plan.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance.
Accident insurance.
Supplemental health insurance.
Business travel protection.
Personal liability protection.
Identity theft benefit.
Legal support.
Survivor support.
Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) for US Exempt Employees.
11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees).
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval (Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees).
11 national holidays (Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees).
3 optional holidays (Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees).
Unlimited paid sick time (based on eligibility).
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year (based on eligibility).
Summer hours flexibility (based on eligibility and location).
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs.
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day (all global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible).