Director, Global Medical Evidence Generation Lead, Oncology

Bristol Myers Squibb

Director leading medical evidence generation strategy for oncology portfolio at Bristol Myers Squibb. Collaborating on clinical trials, evidence plans, and strategic insights across internal functions.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $207,490 - $251,433 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the integrated evidence generation strategy aligned with Medical Affairs and overall product strategy, spanning clinical trials (Phase II/IV), real-world evidence (RWE), non-interventional studies, registries, observational research, and health outcomes studies.
Critically assess the design of research concepts to ensure they are strategically aligned to BMS priorities and can achieve the stated objectives.
Lead or significantly contribute to protocol development, including Study design, Study objectives and endpoints, eligibility criteria, statistical considerations (in collaboration with Biostatistics), operational feasibility.
Engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with external research partners on collaboration studies to optimize key study design elements.
Be accountable for delivering studies from concept ideation to governance approval and throughout the study lifecycle.
Serve as a thought leader on evidence generation methodologies to ensure evidence plans are fit-for-purpose and impactful.
Lead preparation and delivery of evidence generation proposals and updates including results to internal governance bodies and cross-functional stakeholders.
Apply strong understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and clinical trial governance to ensure compliant and high-quality study execution.
Partner with Clinical Operations and CROs to ensure studies are delivered on time, on budget, and with high data quality.
Participate in advisory boards, steering committees, and scientific forums as necessary.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive planning and execution of evidence generation activities across geographies and therapeutic areas.
Oversee operational delivery of studies, ensuring scientific rigor, quality, compliance (GCP/SOP), timelines, and budgets.
Contribute to scientific dissemination through publications, abstracts, congress presentations, and advisory boards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, MS or the equivalent) required with extensive, relevant scientific, and/or strong clinical development experience.
At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical development, Medical Affairs, and/or relevant Commercial experience; previous customer-facing role experience highly desirable.
Deep understanding of clinical research and evidence generation methodologies.
Deep oncology therapeutic area expertise, with a focus in GI and GU cancers.
Demonstrated ability to strategically analyze data generation opportunities with minimal supervision.
Expertise in critically reviewing key study design elements to ensure study objectives can be met.
Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain high-performing, peer relationships with external thought leaders and internal matrix stakeholders.
Understanding of global healthcare systems and academic settings with a demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous and changing healthcare/business environments.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization and within a matrix environment.
Proven experience leading cross-functional study teams and governance interactions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays
Additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trialsreal-world evidencenon-interventional studiesobservational researchhealth outcomes studiesprotocol developmentstatistical considerationsGCPICH guidelinesevidence generation methodologies

Soft Skills

strategic thinkerexecution disciplinecommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsinfluence decision-makingleadershipcollaborationanalytical skillsrelationship buildingadaptability

Certifications

MDPhDPharmDMS