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.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are developing a world-class Global Biospecimen and Imaging Management (GBSIM) organization within Global Development Operations (GDO) to drive excellence and innovation in end-to-end biospecimen and imaging management to support the objectives of both Research and Development. Planning and operationalizing the clinical trial biospecimen plan is critical to support these objectives are key.

As such, we are recruiting Biospecimen Planning colleagues who will work closely with our Clinical Teams to develop and implement biospecimen management plan for BMS-sponsored Phase 1-4 clinical trials and externally acquired biospecimens. Members of this team will develop and execute asset and protocol-level biospecimen strategies and work across the organization and with BMS’s partners to implement and project manage efforts to execute these strategies. Critical to this role is the ability to provide innovative solutions to oversee timelines for specimen data delivery and thereby, enabling quick decision-making and ensuring BMS’s continuous competitive advantage. The individual will be responsible for supporting biospecimen management for the Late/Full Development assets within Heme, Oncology, Immunology, Cardiovascular, Fibrosis and Neuroscience. Colleague will have opportunities to contribute toward optimizing work streams cross functionally throughout the organization as it relates to biospecimens. Our team is comprised of innovative, respectful, and energizing colleagues that are always willing to take the time to engage with others on questions, issues or concerns.  Come be a part of a great collaborative team that is building a department that fosters creativity and accountability for our biospecimen journey.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Closely work with Scientific, Clinical, Pharmacodiagnostic, Companion Diagnostics Team, and GBSIM stakeholders to provide Biospecimen related planning and operational support.
• Planning, coordinating and overseeing all planning activities required to manage the lifecycle of biospecimen samples (collection, processing, analysis, data delivery and cleaning process, and final sample disposition)
• Core Clinical Team member responsible for providing timely updates on sample collection, analysis, and data return.
• Work knowledge of Informed Consent, IRB, reviewing of lab spec./lab manuals and HGRAC harmonization consortium.
• Represent Global Biospecimen group in protocol level meetings and teams on an ad hoc basis. Exercises judgment within policy and procedure boundaries.
  Troubleshoots routine problems and understands when appropriate to ask for guidance
• Assist clinical protocol study team with study related documents, training of sites, queries, regulatory issues/concerns, and audits.
• Manages and owns study start up through close out process with Clinical Team, including performance monitoring and issue escalation.
• Demonstrates good communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills and leverages those competencies to ensure continuous progress within both internal and external teams thus moving issues to resolution
• Travel expectations are minimal, up to 5 % domestic
• Remote 50%

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Good written and oral communication skills; preferred basic experience in developing training and/or informational material and presenting to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability, willingness to learn; strong desire to grow and develop skills.
• Basic understanding of Vendor, Clinical Site, stakeholder management
• Basic understanding of clinical research.
• Minimum 2 years academia, biotech, healthcare or pharma industry experience with scientific degree or (AS/AB,BS, MS or higher) or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Excel functions; along with good time management, planning, record keeping and organizational skills.   
• Good knowledge of clinical biospecimen procedures and lifecycle including: collection and tracking procedures, logistics considerations, chain of custody, issue escalation/resolution and data management highly desired.
• Experience and fluency with MS Office tools (esp. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Experience desired but not required in but not limited to: biospecimen life-cycle/operations, compliance and management
• Ability to adopt a biopharma enterprise-wide and entrepreneurial mindset, to act with a sense of urgency, accountability and integrity and to have fun along the way.

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.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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