Study Design Innovation and Optimization Lead
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Princeton
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those
aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at
Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely
interesting work happens every day, in every department. From
optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell
therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and
the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and
thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside
high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther
than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the
importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We
offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs
that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their
goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more:
careers.bms.com/working-with-us .This individual will be an
integral part of the Study Design Innovation and Optimization
(StuDIO) function within Global Biometrics and Data Sciences of
BMS. The individual will report to StuDIO Head, Global Biometrics
and Data Sciences. The individual will have subject matter
expertise in drug development and a strong background in Clinical
Development & Quantitative Methods knowledge, particularly in
innovative study design context. This individual will be
accountable for utilizing a structured program to guide study teams
to ideate design options, assess trade-offs, and align on design
decisions. The StuDIO Lead will support study teams by identifying
capabilities to address specific design questions while ensuring
study teams are connected to SMEs or capability owners who will
provide hands-on support and training in leveraging tools and
resources. The individual will bring forward perspectives and share
experiences from other Therapeutic Areas or indications and suggest
appropriate resources and tools to aid in devising plans to
leverage key capabilities available.The individual will have strong
networking skills to effectively identify SMEs across BMS. The
StuDIO Lead will connect study teams with SMEs who will act as
on-demand resources to provide study teams with recommendations for
leveraging key capabilities and pressure-test study teams' proposed
designs via 'peer review' approach.The StuDIO lead will facilitate
discussions in workshops to drive alignment and have the ability
and knowledge to prompt questions from quantitative and statistical
viewpoints. The individual will utilize soft skills to drive study
team engagement while facilitating discussions and driving decision
making.This role will collaborate with cross-functional groups
across the organization to support study teams with study design
and strategies.Key Responsibilities
- Effectively tap into network of Quantitative Method SMEs across
BMS
- Maintains portfolio-wide understanding of key design questions
and issues
- Determines approach(es) for engagement with study teams, based
on study objectives
- Leads holistic design support workshops and drives study team
engagement and decision making
- Participates in industry-wide technical discussions
- Ensures consistency and adherence to BMS processes and
standards across therapeutic areas and projectsQualifications &
Experience
- BS or MS (10+ years' experience) in Statistics, Biostatistics,
Quantitative Science or in related scientific field with clinical
trials, drug development, pharmaceutical industry or healthcare
experience
- Strong background in Clinical Development and Quantitative
Methods knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and
organizational skills
- Extensive experience in drug development across multiple
therapeutic areas
- Demonstrate expertise in applying knowledge of general and
cutting-edge clinical trials methodology to solve complex problems
in the clinical development area and ensure alignment with
regulatory agencies and industry standards
- Capable of quickly building strong networks across
organizations
- Demonstrate excellent collaboration, organizational/ leadership
abilities, and interpersonal skills while working in a matrixed
environment
- Extensive experience facilitating teams and utilizing
engagement strategies to enable effective decision making 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 where an employee is required to conduct their
work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design,
field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you
are assigned is 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 roles, onsite presence is considered an
essential job function and is critical to collaboration,
innovation, productivity, and a 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 directed is an essential job
function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with
disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process,
reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support
in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace
accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you
require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this
application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your
inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/
eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment
Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the
well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a
result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully
vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your
area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will
be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and
regulations.
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