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The Director, Global Clinical Physician is a key member of the Late Clinical Development organization within Haematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy (HOCT). This role provides medical and scientific leadership for global clinical development programs and contributes to the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials from early/late development through registration.
The Director serves as a critical medical expert within cross-functional teams and plays an important role in shaping clinical development strategies to deliver innovative therapies to patients.
Direct Reports: Individual Contributor (no direct reports); matrix leadership responsibilities.
Management Scope: Provides medical leadership across study teams and contributes to Clinical Development Team (CDT).
- Contribute to global clinical development strategies aligned with asset and disease area priorities
- Support design and execution of clinical development plans (Phase 1–3)
- Provide medical input into protocols, endpoints, eligibility criteria, and safety strategy
- Perform medical monitoring and data review, including safety signal assessment
- Partner with Clinical Scientists and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality trial execution
- Support investigator engagement, site interactions, and medical education activities
- Contribute to benefit-risk assessment and interpretation of clinical data
- Maintain awareness of evolving science, treatment landscapes, and competitive environment
- Support regulatory submissions and interactions with global health authorities
Basic Qualifications
- MD (or equivalent) required
- Clinical experience in hematology, oncology, or related therapeutic area
- Experience in clinical research and drug development
- Knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a matrix environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Fellowship training in hematology/oncology
- Experience in late-stage (Phase 2/3 or registrational) clinical development
- Prior medical monitoring experience
- Experience interacting with regulatory authorities (FDA, EMA, etc.)
- Established scientific track record (publications or presentations)
Competencies
- Strong scientific and clinical judgment
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Effective cross-functional collaboration
- Communication and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to manage complexity and prioritize across multiple programs
Travel Requirements
Up to ~20–30% domestic and international travel, including investigator meetings and scientific conferences.
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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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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.
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R1603205 : Director, Global Clinical Physician, Late Hematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy (HOCT)
