Job Description
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.
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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us
Functional Area Description
The Clinical Scientist function provides scientific expertise necessary to design and deliver clinical studies and programs.
Position Summary / Objective
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Will be responsible for design and execution of assigned clinical trial activities and work closely with clinical team members within the assigned project to execute activities associated with the conduct
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May serve as Clinical Trial Lead for one or more trials
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May lead or support trial level activities for one or more trials with the necessary supervision
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May co-lead study team meetings in partnership with GDO protocol manager and collaborate with cross-functional study team members
Position Responsibilities
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Collaborate and liaise with external partners (e.g., KOLs)
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Seek out and enact best practices with instruction
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Provide regular and timely updates to manager/management as requested
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Develop Protocol and ICF documents / amendments and present these to governance committee and development team meetings as required
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Conduct literature review
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Submit clinical documents to TMF
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Develop site and CRA training materials and present these at SIVs and Investigator meetings
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Review clinical narratives
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Monitor clinical data for specific trends
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Develop Data Review Plan in collaboration with Data Management
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Ensure CRF design adequately supports data collection in alignment with the protocol in collaboration with Data Management/Programming
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Submit clinical contributions to clinical study reports (CSRs) and clinical portions of Regulatory Documents (e.g., IB, DSUR, PSUR, Orphan Annual Reports, HA, EC, IRB responses and contribute to regulatory submission.)
Degree Requirements
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Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, Pharm D, MS, RN or other scientific field preferred). Appropriate for new entrance to pharma (post fellowship/ new to industry)
Experience Requirements
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Basic knowledge of GCP/ICH, drug development process, study design, statistics, clinical operations
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Ability to understand assigned protocol(s) and their requirements
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Basic knowledge skills to support program-specific data review and trend identification
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Intermediate medical writing skills and medical terminology
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Basic planning/project management skills (develop short range plans that are realistic and effective)
Key Competency Requirements
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Detail-oriented with commitment to quality
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Basic knowledge of disease area, compound, current clinical landscape
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Basic knowledge of the establishment and operation of data monitoring committees, dose review teams, and independent response adjudication committees
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Intermediate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Adaptable / flexible (willing and able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities; ability to meet day-to-day challenges with confidence and professionalism)
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Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint and data review tools (e.g., Pt Profiles, report generating tools)
Travel Required
Domestic and International travel may be required.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
COVID-19 Information
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.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can perform complex functions through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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