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The Early Clinical Development (ECD-HOCT) team at BMS is responsible for hematology, oncology and cell therapy pipeline assets and sits at the interface between discovery and translational science and clinical drug development.  Composed of physician-scientists and clinical-scientists, this group oversees the early development of both internal and partnered assets covering all platforms of therapies, including small molecules, traditional and complex biologics and next gen cell therapies. Therapeutic areas span the full range of hematologic and solid tumor indications. The ECD-HOCT team interacts hand-in-glove with discovery and translational scientists, project leadership, late development and commercial colleagues to optimize biomarker, patient enrichment, dosing and combination strategies to enable faster and more effective drug development informed by core scientific principals and data.

Functional Area Description

The Early Development Clinical Scientist function provides scientific expertise necessary to design and deliver clinical studies and programs.

Position Summary/Objective:

• Responsible for design and execution of assigned clinical trial activities and works closely with clinical team members to execute activities associated with trial conduct.

• May lead or support trial level activities for one or more trials with the necessary supervision.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and liaise with external partners (e.g., KOLs).​

• Seek out and enact best practices with instruction.

• Provide regular and timely updates to manager/management as requested.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop Protocol and ICF documents / amendments and present these to governance committee and early clinical development team meetings as required.

• Conduct literature review.

• Develop site and CRA training materials and present these at SIVs and Investigator meetings.

• Review clinical narratives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor clinical data for specific trends.

• Contribute to the development of Data Review Plan in collaboration with Data Management.

• Ensure CRF design adequately supports data collection in alignment with the protocol in collaboration with Data Management/Programming.

• Author/review clinical contributions to clinical study reports (CSRs) and clinical portions of Regulatory Documents (e.g., Pre-IND, IND, IB, DSUR, PSUR, Orphan Annual Reports, HA, EC, IRB responses and contribute to regulatory submission.)

• Submit clinical documents to TMF.

Degree Requirements:

• Degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, Pharm D, MS, RN or similar scientific field preferred).

Experience Requirements:

• Expectation of 2+ years of experience in clinical science, clinical research, or equivalent, hematology and oncology prior experience preferred.

• Proficient knowledge of GCP/ICH, drug development process, study design, statistics, clinical operations.

• Ability to understand assigned protocol(s) and their requirements.

• Knowledge and skills to support program-specific data review and trend identification.

• Intermediate medical writing skills and medical terminology.

• Basic knowledge of the establishment and operation of data monitoring committees, dose review teams, and independent response adjudication committees.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Basic planning/project management skills (develop short range plans that are realistic and effective)

• Basic knowledge of disease area, compound, current clinical landscape.

• Detail-oriented with commitment to quality

• Intermediate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Adaptable / flexible (willing and able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities; ability to meet day-to-day challenges with confidence and professionalism)

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint and data review tools (e.g., patient profiles, report generating tools)

• Domestic and international travel may be required (approximately 10-20%)

For California based candidates, the starting compensation for this job is a range from $144,000 - $180,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

For Cambridge, MA based candidates, the starting compensation for this job is a range from $146,000 - $182,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

For Seattle, WA based candidates, the starting compensation for this job is a range from $143,000 - $179,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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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

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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