Associate Director Global Clinical Scientist

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Associate Director Global Clinical Scientist in Boudry (CH) to lead late-stage clinical development, manage study protocols, and provide scientific oversight for assigned therapeutic areas.

This position serves as a core member of the Late Clinical Development Function, delivering scientific expertise to design and execute clinical studies with precision and speed. The individual contributor supports assigned programs and plays a pivotal role in implementing the Global Clinical Development Strategy for specific assets or indications.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for the development, execution, and regulatory submission of clinical studies.
• Develop clinical protocols and manage regulatory documents such as Investigator Brochures and submissions.
• Review and interpret clinical data, including validating Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).
• Create and execute strategies for site and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement.
• Standardize data standards, programming specifications, and statistical analysis plans across programs.
• Share lessons learned to align teams, avoid unnecessary amendments, and ensure consistency with asset-level protocol elements.
• Serve as Trial Lead for complex clinical studies when required.
• Present data and study information to internal and external stakeholders, including investigators and study staff.
• Proactively develop and share best practices to guide Clinical Science teams.
• Provide clinical oversight of study data, leveraging best practices to ensure quality and accuracy.

Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, Pharm D, MS, RN, or other scientific field).
• 10+ years of experience in Clinical R&D roles, including working in a matrix environment.
• Recognized expertise in a specific Therapeutic Area and/or Functional area.
• Advanced knowledge of GCP/ICH, the drug development process from discovery to registration, study design, statistics, clinical operations, and the regulatory environment.
• Advanced verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all functions and job levels.
• Ability to assimilate technical information quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to influence within study teams, therapeutic areas, departments, and functions.
• Leadership presence and strong presentation skills.
• Proactive attitude and drive for results.
• Proficiency in leading teams and activities.
• Advanced knowledge and skills to support scientific data review, trend identification, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of the therapeutic area.
• Advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to quality.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities.
• Advanced planning and project management skills.
• Collaborative spirit and enterprise mindset, with the ability to implement action.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

What the company offers

• Competitive benefits, services, and programs to support employees' goals at work and in personal life.
• Opportunities to grow and thrive through unique scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams.
• Recognition of the importance of balance and flexibility in the work environment.

About the company

Bristol Myers Squibb fosters an inclusive culture where unique perspectives and individual talents are empowered to transform patient lives. The company is dedicated to diversity in clinical trials and ensures that people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment and reasonable accommodations. Shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity drive the organization's mission.

• Uniquely interesting work happens every day, transforming patient lives and careers.
• Inclusive culture promoting diversity in clinical trials.
• Shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity.
• Physical presence at the BMS worksite or in the field is critical for collaboration, innovation, productivity, and engagement.
• Dedicated to ensuring people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment and reasonable accommodations.