Associate Director, Global Clinical Physician, Neuroscience

Bristol Myers Squibb

Associate Director responsible for medical accountability and oversight of global clinical trials at Bristol Myers Squibb. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing Phase 1 to Phase 3 studies.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $243,930 - $331,063 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Medical Monitoring: 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).

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD required (or x-US equivalent)
3 or more years of Industry experience and/or clinical trials experience is required
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.

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 (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Based on eligibility*, 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

medical monitoringclinical trialsdata reviewsafety managementstatistical designdata analysisprotocol developmentclinical plan executionadverse event assessment

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationleadershipteamworkdecision making

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