Senior Medical Director Clinical Development - Prostate Cancer

Bristol Myers Squibb

1d • $306,814 - $371,787 • Remote

About The Position

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. RayzeBio has assets in development in the prostate cancer space and the Clinical Development lead will have responsibility to help develop and execute the strategy for these assets. They will be responsible for the clinical development plans for these assets across the full range of development lifecycle i.e from IND to Phase3 registrational studies. They will grow and manage the clinical team in prostate cancer as needed to lead additional programs. This role will work closely with research and translational medicine teams to help inform on clinical stage assets as well as for pipeline molecules, they will actively participate in BD efforts and due diligence efforts to grow Rayze Bio’s portfolio. This role will engage with BMS oncology leaders to develop combination strategies as appropriate across the BMS and Rayze Bio portfolios and support the prostate disease area strategies. This role provides medical direction and high quality scientific and clinical knowledge to lead the strategy and execution of RayzeBio’s clinical development plans for molecules in early and late development. Responsibilities include support for IND preparation, regulatory authority interactions, design and execution of Phase 1 to Phase 3 clinical trials, and medical monitoring. This role will lead cross-functional study teams responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of studies conducted within RayzeBio’s portfolio to ensure the program meets the needs of patients and RayzeBio’s business.

Requirements

• MD or equivalent ideally with sub-specialty training in oncology and at least 10 years of pharmaceutical/biotech/academic experience in oncology solid tumor clinical development is required (radiopharmaceutical experience is preferred but not required).
• Drug development experience in prostate cancer is required.
• Patient-focused, with deep commitment to understanding needs and improving the lives of patients with cancers and a passion for developing novel therapeutics
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced, high accountability, small company environment. A "can do" and collegial professional who leads through influence and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated record of accomplishment in a compressed time frame; capable of prioritizing tasks and delivering on deadlines with high performance standards and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with multiple functions in a team environment
• Demonstrated leadership of clinical and cross-functional teams in a biotech environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholder engagements across development and commercial organizations
• Intellectually curious with courage to challenge and seek new ways to improve work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong critical, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.
• Experience in NDA/MAA preparation and submission and in complex health authority interactions globally.
• Experience in all aspects of protocol conduct, both early and late phase, including protocol writing, start-up, study execution, analysis and reporting.
• Experience in working closely with investigative sites, including principal investigators, sub-investigators, study coordinators and other site personnel involved in clinical trials.
• Skilled in clinical research and understand the process of pharmaceutical product development and approval.
• Able to function in a highly regulated environment and to adhere to all RayzeBio guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Solid understanding of GCP and ICH guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• radiopharmaceutical experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Interact with clinical investigators and thought leaders to design a clinical development plan for nominated drug candidates
• Lead internal study teams, and partner with investigators and CROs to design and implement clinical studies
• Work closely with GPLs to ensure development and commercial optimization of Rayze Bio assets
• Contribute to writing of protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and review of other clinical trial and regulatory documents
• Conduct investigator meetings and lead site qualification and initiation visits with clinical trial investigators
• Execute and deploy drug development strategic plans, develop contingency plans, provide technical and strategic advice, and meet milestones and budgets
• Translate findings from research and nonclinical studies into clinical development opportunities
• Oversee Data Review and Independent Data Monitoring Committees
• Conduct clinical trials using ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, and ensure compliance with these external guidelines
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clinical trial investigators and thought leaders
• As needed serve as clinical lead for regulatory interactions, including preparation of briefing documents and attendance and presentation at health authority meetings.
• Oversee regulatory submissions for assets in prostate cancer indications
• Lead cross-functional study teams and supervise and mentor clinical scientists and medical directors in executing the programs for prostate cancers.
• Recruit and build and manage team of medical directors and clinical scientists as needed based on programmatic needs
• Leverages AI to drive program, portfolio, or functional performance through prioritization and scaled adoption

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Programs such as 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, and survivor support.
• Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an 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 to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

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