Associate Director/Sr. Principal Scientist of Translational Medicine
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Princeton
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
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Summary/Scope Reporting to Senior Scientific Director Translational
Medicine (TM), the TM Associate Director will be part of the late
stage TM group. The individual will be responsible for TM and
clinical biomarker activities to support drug development programs
in neurodegeneration and neuropsychiatric indications. This
individual will assume biomarker lead responsibilities such as
serving as biomarker representative on study teams, setting up
biomarker plans for individual trials and ensuring appropriate
collection and timely analysis and reporting of final biomarker
data. The individual will also be responsible for answering key TM
questions related to the assigned assets and diseases via
collaboration with TM laboratory team and/or academic thought
leaders. The successful candidate will have prior therapeutic area
and late development clinical experience in biotech/pharma
organizations interacting with project teams, clinical research
physicians, statisticians, computational biologists, contract
research organizations and translational scientists to deliver
science that supports the development of medicines to patients in
need. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the
following:
- Designs and implements program-specific late development
biomarker/translational plans, responsible for aiding in creation
of clinical protocols, SAPs, SOWs, lab manual, and interfacing with
CRO for execution of services, in conjunction with Biospecimen
Operations and Procurement.
- Determines appropriate assays and vendors for clinical
biomarkers, and manages outsourcing of biomarker assay development
and validation partnering with Translational Sciences colleagues
when applicable
- Manages clinical biomarker data delivery and analysis and
associated timelines by working with relevant internal functions
and CROs
- Prepares and delivers internal and external
translational/biomarker presentations
- Maintains timelines for biomarker data related publication
through interaction with Medical Communications and Publication
team as needed
- Keeps up-to-date on relevant scientific/technical literature in
order to applying external knowledge to internal research programs
as appropriate and acts as a subject-matter expert within the team
to critically evaluate the literature regarding the asset and
disease biology
- Works with TM laboratory scientists and academic TLs to address
nonclinical translational questions
- Participates in post-hoc biomarker analysis and publication
efforts
- Supports regulatory submissions and regulatory interactions as
needed Skills/Knowledge Required
- Recognized expertise in translational biomarkers in neurology
space
- Experience in late stage drug development and activities
required for and related to clinical trial initiation, maintenance
and completion
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in interacting with CROs and TLs to manage projects
and timelines
- Proven scientific/leadership expertise (working in teams,
mentoring people, managing projects)
- Accountable for timelines and deliverables
- Prioritizes risks and implements contingency plans
- Communicates regularly; prepares and delivers presentations
within the department, to governance and senior leadership bodies,
and externally as requested
- Recognizes cross-functional issues and communicates within the
larger organization. Provides expert guidance to multi-disciplinary
teams and senior management. Has a track record of delivering
results, driving continuous improvements, and building effective
cross-functional networks.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Accurate and detailed record keeping
- Excellent organizational skillsBasic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 12+ years of academic and / or industry experienceOr
- Master's Degree
- 10+ years of academic and / or industry experienceOr
- Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
- 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience
- 4+ years of leadership experiencePreferred Qualifications:
- PhD or MD/PhD in neurology related field with 10+ years of
translational experience
- 7+ years of late stage clinical biomarker experience in
biotech/pharmaFunctional/Scientific/Technical Skills:---
Contributing to research program and business.--- Subject matter
leader.--- Broad knowledge of multiple functional technologies.---
In-depth understanding of function as it relates to project.---
Functional area expert with skills, theoretical knowledge and
experience to apply scientific direction and approach to projects
and problems.Tasks and Responsibilities:--- Completes technical
assignments by designing, executing and interpreting complex
experiments.--- Recommends department level strategic decisions.---
May lead scientifically on cross functional assignments.--- Manages
and/or coordinates workflow on projects.--- Apply diverse
scientific knowledge to assignments.--- Development of research
tools.--- Interpret results.Discretion/Latitude:--- Helps design
operational strategies consistent with department goals.---
Provides input and makes recommendations to research
strategies.Creativity and Problem Solving:--- Identify & solve
multi-faceted challenges.--- Recognizes problems and is able to
recommend and develop appropriate solutions from prior experience,
literature, or collaboration.--- Identify risks.--- Contributes
ideas and develops/presents a scientific case (or position) inside
and outside department/group.Teamwork and Influence:---
Communicates with cross functional team.--- Directly impacts the
achievement of workgroup/team goals.--- Represents workgroup/team
or department on multi-disciplinary or cross functional teams.---
Work across departments.Organizational Impact:--- Direct impact on
departmental and asset performance.--- Impact is achieved by
driving team efforts.--- Able to conceptualize broad impact of
research programs and personal activities in terms of
site.Behavioral Competencies:--- Champions change--- Leads
courageously--- Networking--- Provides directions--- Structuring
and staffing--- Thinks strategicallyFor CA, based candidates only:
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $168,000 -
$210,000, 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 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.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 CareersWith 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
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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
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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
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that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent
recruitment process, reasonable workplace
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result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully
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