Director, Global Clinical Physician

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Director, Global Clinical Physician to lead clinical trial oversight and strategy within Clinical Development. The role involves medical accountability, protocol development, safety assessment, and collaboration across global teams in a hybrid work model.

The Global Clinical Physician role is embedded within Clinical Development, a global organization focused on designing and executing drug development programs effectively. This position ensures medical oversight and strategic input across clinical trials from Phase 1 to Phase 3.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical and scientific leadership for clinical trials, ensuring accountability and oversight throughout development phases.
• Manages clinical studies across internal and external teams, coordinating matrix responsibilities.
• Oversees Phase 1 to Phase 3 trials, making key decisions on study execution and medical strategy.
• Offers medical expertise to cross-functional Bristol Myers Squibb teams and contributes to high-performing Study Delivery and Clinical Development Teams.
• Reviews trial data medically, including eligibility criteria and safety-related serious adverse events.
• Collaborates with Global Clinical Scientists on site interactions, safety education, and safety narrative development.
• Supports protocol development by contributing medical insights on inclusion/exclusion criteria and safety considerations.
• Ensures compliance with GCP and regulatory standards, maintaining required training.
• Designs clinical plans and protocols with the Global Clinical Development Lead, aligning with regulatory and disease strategy goals.
• Leads benefit/risk analysis for clinical development protocols in matrix teams.
• Partners with Global Clinical Scientists to support study execution, including site activation, enrollment, and protocol deviation adjudication.
• Builds relationships with principal investigators and thought leaders to incorporate emerging science into clinical development.
• Maintains deep medical knowledge of the disease area, including etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, through continuous learning and conference attendance.
• Stays informed on competitive drug development and regulatory trends to position the company’s portfolio effectively.
• Delivers medical education in partnership with Global Clinical Scientists to support study teams and investigators.
• Participates in Health Authority interactions and advisory board meetings as a Global Clinical Physician.
• Drafts clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books, and submission documents in collaboration with Global Clinical Scientists.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of industry or clinical trials experience required.
• Clear communication and presentation skills in scientific and clinical environments.
• Strong understanding of the scientific method, including statistical design, analysis, and interpretation.
• Familiarity with the drug development process and components needed for effective clinical plans and protocols.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience working effectively in team settings.
• May require domestic and international travel.

Nice to have

• Subspecialty training in the relevant therapeutic area is preferred.

What the company offers

• Bristol Myers Squibb provides a comprehensive range of competitive benefits, services, and programs to support employees’ professional and personal goals.
• Benefits include health insurance, pension (3a), public transport pass, meal vouchers, gym membership, remote-friendly work, home office allowance, learning budget, equity, bonus structure, and relocation support.

About the company

Bristol Myers Squibb fosters a supportive culture that encourages global participation in clinical trials and values passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity.

• Supportive environment promoting global clinical trial participation
• Commitment to innovation and scientific advancement
• Emphasis on accountability and integrity in operations
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
• Urgency and passion in advancing patient outcomes