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Position Summary:

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease -one of the most diverse and promising piplines in industry -each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

The Global Biospecimen and Imaging Management (GBSIM) organization is focused on supporting the strategic and tactical planning as well as operational management of biospecimens, which contribute to asset development. Our functional teams ensure timely availability of high quality, accurate, and annotated digital and biological specimens; along with managing biospecimen information-driven by end-to-end visibility and best in class logistics.

We are seeking a high motivated and experienced individual with deep biospecimen expertise to join the Bristol Myers Squibb Biospecimen Management team supporting trials within early development.

As the Associate Director of Global Biospecimen Management in the GBSIM team, you will have a range of responsibilities that include managing a team of Global Biospecimen Leads. This will involve setting goals, overseeing deliverables, conducting performance reviews, and providing coaching. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing program and protocol-level biospecimen management plans for complex Phase 1-2a early assets, and contributing to the improvement of IT capabilities for better operational effectiveness, biospecimen tracking, and data tracking. You will also be expected to cultivate external vendor relationships through early strategic engagement and ongoing partnerships to maximize value.

Collaboration is key in this role, so you will need to engage and partner with all GDO functions, other R&D functions, and internal and external stakeholders to evolve the organization's knowledge and maturity of risk and issue management in the biospecimen space, as well as best practices. This will involve working with internal partners to develop and update policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and working procedures (WPs) related to biospecimen planning and utilization. Additionally, you will need to stay up-to-date on market trends and industry best practices, and apply your findings to day-to-day operations, such as getting involved in key external organizations (e.g., SCOPE, SLAS, ISBER) related to biospecimen management.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills are essential for success in this role. You will need to leverage these competencies to ensure continuous progress within both internal and external teams, and move issues to resolution. Finally, you will strive to develop and retain a diverse workforce while ensuring adequate work-life balance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, 10+ years of industry experience
• Master’s Degree, 8+ years of industry experience
• 2-4 years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong prefer candidate with 8+ years of relevant experience including experience in the biopharma industry in clinical trial operations and biospecimen management.
• Deep knowledge and expertise of the biospecimen life-cycle, especially within biomarker discovery and development, is required.
• Ability to provide clear, unambiguous expectations and priorities for the team and can manage effectively in an environment of change, speed and complexity.
• Ability to operate in a complex matrix organization, lead through influence with excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner, while keeping a keen customer focused mindset.
• Ability to adopt a biopharma enterprise-wide and entrepreneurial mindset, to act with a sense of urgency, accountability and integrity, and to have fun along the way.
• Proven track-record in successfully managing and leading and growing a team responsible for working within a large cross-functional matrixed environment, with at least 2-4 years managerial experience.
• Serve as a point of escalation to provide guidance to team and/or directly resolve issues with partners and stakeholders.
• Serve as a resource to ensure biospecimen collection strategies and documentation are compliance with ICH and GCP guidance.
• Servce as a subject matter expert during audits and inspections, as required.

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 Careers
With 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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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