Translational Medicine Associate Director Neurology

**Working with Us**
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision - transforming patients' lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease, with 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.

**Translational Medicine at BMS**

Translational Medicine (TM) is part of the Global Research and Early Development organization in BMS and leads late stage clinical, pharmacological and translational research and development activities for the pipeline and supports the late-stage portfolio for regulatory, translational development and life cycle management. The Immunology, Cardiovascular, Fibrosis, and Neurology (ICFN) Translational Medicine Disease Team drives the strategy for the multiple disease areas of interest, including Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Neuroscience, Heart Failure, Thrombosis, and Lung Fibrosis. This group integrates laboratory science, clinical trial biomarkers, and asset development as well as disease research to maximize the potential of BMS' current and future therapeutics.

**Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following**:

- Designs and implements program-specific biomarker/translational plans, responsible for aiding in creation of clinical protocols, SAPs, SOWs, lab manual, and interfacing with CRO for execution of services, in conjunction with Biospecimen Operations and Procurement.
- Determines appropriate assays and vendors for clinical biomarkers, and manages outsourcing of biomarker assay development and validation partnering with Translational Sciences colleagues when applicable
- Manages clinical biomarker data delivery and analysis and associated timelines by working with relevant internal functions and CROs;
- Prepares and delivers internal and external translational/biomarker presentations
- Maintains timelines for biomarker data related publication through interaction with Medical Communications and Publication team as needed
- Works with TM laboratory scientists and academic TLs to address nonclinical translational questions
- Participates in post-hoc biomarker analysis and publication efforts
- Supports regulatory submissions and regulatory interactions as needed

**Basic Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's Degree
- 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or
- Master's Degree
- 10+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or
- Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
- 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience
- 4+ years of leadership experience

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Ph.D., and 5+ years of academic or biotechnology/pharmaceutical clinical experience, minimum 3 years of clinical biomarker experience.
- Understanding of late stage drug development
- Experience in activities required for and related to clinical trial initiation, maintenance and completion
- Experience in interacting with CROs and TLs to manage projects and timelines
- Proven scientific/leadership expertise (working in teams, mentoring people, managing projects)
- Accountable for timelines and deliverables
- Prioritizes risks and implements contingency plans
- Communicates regularly; prepares and delivers presentations within the department, to governance and senior leadership bodies, and externally as requested
- Recognizes cross-functional issues and communicates within the larger organization. Provides expert guidance to multi-disciplinary teams and senior management. Has a track record of delivering results, driving continuous improvements, and building effective cross-functional networks.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Accurate and detailed record keeping
- Excellent organizational skills

**Functional/Scientific/Technical Skills**:

- Contributing to research program and business.
- Subject matter leader.
- Broad knowledge of multiple functional technologies.
- In-depth understanding of function as it relates to project.

**Tasks and Responsibilities**:

- Completes technical assignments by designing, executing and interpreting complex experiments.
- Recommends department level strategic decisions.
- May lead scientifically on cr