Senior Director, Global Clinical Development (GI Oncology)

The Senior Director, Global Clinical Development serves as the Clinical Indication Lead for one or more indications of a given asset. Accountable for clinical strategy and execution in the given indication(s). Leads a team of physicians and scientists in design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of all clinical studies for the respective indications.

Key Responsibilities

• Owns and drives clinical development strategy across given asset indications (aligned to asset strategy, TPP, and disease area strategy)
• May lead Clinical Development Team(s) for given indication(s)
• Provides clinical and disease area expertise for integrated strategies
• Represents Clinical as authority for the indication/disease area (regulatory interactions; Business Development support)
• Engages cross-functionally with internal leaders, external investigators, KOLs, and patient advocacy groups
• Presents clinical strategy, data, and risk assessments to governance bodies, health authorities, and senior leadership
• Leads design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of all clinical studies for given asset indication(s)
• Ensures studies meet regulatory, quality, medical, and access objectives and align with target label indications
• Ensures timely, high-quality protocols and data packages for CSRs and Regulatory Filings; implements quality assurance plans
• Accountable for clinical content and data quality for CSRs, trial documents, regulatory submissions, briefing books, and publications
• Oversees trial progress; identifies/mitigates risk; provides regular status and risk updates
• Champions quality, compliance, and GCP adherence
• Sets priorities aligned to program objectives and ensures appropriate budget/resourcing
• Attracts, develops, and retains top clinical talent through leadership, mentoring, and training
• Fosters scientific excellence, collaboration, innovation, and accountability

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences required (PhD, PharmD, MS, RN, MD or related field, MD)
• Deep clinical/therapeutic area expertise and advanced knowledge of drug development, competitive landscape, and health authority expectations
• 8+ years relevant experience, including leadership in design/execution of multiple clinical trials
• Demonstrated success in people leadership and/or matrix leadership roles

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and EAP
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support
• Paid Time Off (US Exempt employees: flexible time off/unlimited with manager approval; 11 paid national holidays)