Senior Clinical Trial Physician, Neuroscience

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary source of medical accountability and oversight for clinical trials
• Matrix management responsibilities across the internal and external network
• Manages Phase 1 – Phase 3 studies, with demonstrated decision making capabilities
• Provides medical and scientific expertise to cross‑functional BMS colleagues

• Contributes to and is a key member of a high‑performing Study Delivery Team (SDT) and may be a member of the Clinical Development Team (CDT)
• Conducts medical data review of trial data, including eligibility review
• Holds responsibility for site interactions in partnership with the Clinical Scientist (CS) for medical questions and education (including safety management guidelines)
• Holds responsibility for assessment of key safety‑related serious adverse events in partnership with Worldwide Patient Safety and oversees safety narratives
• Collaborates with CS and inputs into protocols, providing medical strategic oversight in protocol development (input on inclusion/exclusion and other safety‑related clinical considerations)
• Fulfills GCP and compliance obligations for clinical conduct and maintains all required training

• In collaboration with the Clinical Development Lead, designs and develops clinical plans and protocols with a strong strategic focus based on knowledge of asset/drug, disease area and relevant science to meet regulatory and disease strategy targets
• Provides oversight and medical accountability for a group of studies
• Leads the analysis of benefit/risk for clinical development protocols in a matrix team environment working with Clinical Scientists
• Partners with CS to support executional delivery of studies (e.g., site activation, enrollment status, adjudication for protocol violations, significant and non‑significant deviations)
• Identifies and builds relationships with principal investigators and cultivates thought leaders to gain inputs on emerging science in drug and biomarker research, disease knowledge and design of clinical development studies and programs
• Maintains a strong medical/scientific reputation within the disease area; has in‑depth knowledge of etiology, natural history, diagnosis and treatment, keeping up‑to‑date by attending scientific conferences and reviewing literature
• Keeps abreast of development and regulatory issues related to other competitive or relevant compounds in development and how our portfolio fits into the competitive landscape
• Provides ongoing medical education in partnership with CS to allow for protocol‑specific training, supporting the study team, investigators and others

• Contributes to key Health Authority interactions and advisory board meetings as Clinical Trial Physician
• Authors/drafts clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books and submission documents to support closure, clinical narratives, reporting and filling of the study in partnership with Clinical Scientists

• MD required (or US equivalent)
• 3 or more years of industry experience and/or clinical trials experience
• Ability to communicate and present information clearly in scientific and clinical settings
• Subspecialty training in applicable therapeutic area desired
• Expertise in the scientific method to test hypotheses, including statistical design, analysis and interpretation
• Knowledge of drug development process
• Knowledge of the components needed to execute an effective clinical plan and protocols
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment
• Domestic and international travel may be required

Brisbane - CA - US: $308,700 - $374,075
Cambridge Crossing: $308,700 - $374,075
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $275,630 - $333,998
Princeton - NJ - US: $275,630 - $333,998

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available.

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care
• Wellbeing Support:
  Programs such as BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support and survivor support