Job Description
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop translational medicine and clinical biomarker strategies to effectively drive the assessment of new drug programs in dermatology and rheumatology.
Implements translational activities through collaboration with clinical research physicians, statisticians, clinical operations, computational biologists, contract research organizations, academic experts, and translational scientists.
Develop collaborations to assess translational strategies including biomarkers, patient selection hypotheses, dose and schedule, combination strategies, life cycle management and differentiation
Author non-clinical pharmacology study reports, invention disclosures, as well as translational portions of clinical study protocols, investigator brochures, and regulatory documents.
Implement biomarker strategies in clinical trials to deliver actionable data and facilitate decisions for clinical and development teams.
Responsible for managing timelines, assay selection, contracting, sample analysis, and report preparation for successful clinical trial execution.
Ensure delivery of biomarker data for clinical studies through collaboration with supporting functions and CROs; responsible for aiding in creation of SOWs and interfacing with CRO for execution of services, in conjunction with Biospecimen Operations and Procurement.
Collaborate with Global Biometrics, and Informatics and Predictive Sciences for analysis of clinical biomarker data
Develop and monitor budgets for clinical trials, internal and external research projects
Interfaces with early development scientist to ensure seamless flow of information for assets which are entering the remit of translational medicine
Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences
Qualifications & Experience

PhD or MD/PhD with 5 - 10 years of relevant work experience in translational medicine. Experience with clinical drug development programs in dermatology and/or rheumatology is required.
Strong record of leading innovative efforts within the clinical and translational medicine setting to achieve defined goals and support clinical development
Ability to interact effectively across boundaries using influencing and relationship building skills.
Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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