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Associate Director, Senior Clinical Scientist

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
10+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Director – Senior Clinical Scientist
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview:
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to transforming patients’ lives through science. With a focus on innovation in cell therapy, oncology, and other therapeutic areas, BMS empowers employees to work on life-changing projects while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusion. BMS Hyderabad serves as an integrated global hub supporting clinical development, research, and innovative drug development initiatives.

Role Summary:
The Associate Director – Senior Clinical Scientist will provide scientific and clinical leadership for assigned clinical trials, serving as Clinical Trial Lead for one or more studies. This role will oversee trial planning, execution, and data analysis, while mentoring and guiding clinical scientists and cross-functional teams. The position requires expertise in clinical trial design, medical monitoring, data interpretation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead planning, implementation, and execution of clinical trial activities across multiple studies.

  • Serve as Clinical Trial Lead, providing scientific oversight and guidance to supporting clinical scientists (matrix leadership).

  • Co-lead study team meetings and collaborate with cross-functional members including GDO protocol managers.

  • Support clinical development planning by providing data analysis, interpretation, and insights for future program decisions.

  • Maintain thorough knowledge of assigned protocols, educate team members, and ensure high-quality study conduct.

  • Develop and review clinical trial protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), and clinical study reports (CSRs).

  • Serve as primary site-facing contact, providing training and addressing clinical queries.

  • Conduct clinical data review, trend identification, query resolution, and ensure data integrity and consistency.

  • Participate in protocol budget preparation, CRO scope-of-work development, and site/CRA training materials.

  • Contribute to regulatory submissions, responses, and technical documents (IB, DSUR, regulatory filings).

  • Collaborate with external partners for scientific advice and act as liaison for technical and clinical matters.

Experience & Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, MS, RN, or equivalent); MD in Pharmacology preferred.

  • Minimum 10 years of clinical science, clinical research, or equivalent experience.

  • Expertise in GCP/ICH, clinical operations, trial design, statistics, and medical monitoring.

  • Experience in clinical data review, trend identification, dose review teams, and independent response adjudication committees.

  • Strong knowledge of disease areas, KOLs, indications, compounds under study, MOA, PK/PD, biomarker, and safety profiles.

  • Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to collaborate across functions and levels.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Electronic Data Capture (EDC) tools such as RAVE, and data review platforms like J-Review.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting demands, and lead global cross-functional teams.

Why Join BMS:
BMS offers a challenging, meaningful, and rewarding career where employees can make a measurable impact on patients’ lives. With opportunities for global collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth, BMS empowers its workforce to deliver life-changing science while fostering a culture of inclusion and well-being.

Travel Requirements:
Domestic and international travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility:
BMS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and fostering an inclusive workplace. Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process can contact adastaffingsupport@bms.com.

Learn More: BMS Careers