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Associate Director, Senior Clinical Scientist

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
10+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 9, 2026
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 (Early Clinical Development)

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience Required: 10+ Years
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: R1596138


About Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is a global biopharmaceutical leader dedicated to transforming patients’ lives through science™. Our work spans oncology, immunology, cardiovascular diseases, and other therapeutic areas, delivering life-changing medicines and innovative clinical solutions. BMS fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, empowering employees to grow professionally while making a global healthcare impact.


Position Overview

The Associate Director, Senior Clinical Scientist will provide strategic clinical and medical leadership across early-phase clinical trials, including first-in-human (Phase I), proof-of-concept (Phase I/II), and clinical pharmacology studies. This role will serve as a primary source of medical accountability, guiding trial-level activities, mentoring clinical scientists, and ensuring data quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Leadership

  • Lead, plan, and execute multiple early-phase clinical trials with minimal supervision.

  • Provide oversight and medical accountability for trials from Phase I through proof-of-concept.

  • Design and develop clinical studies aligned with asset strategy, including biomarker qualification and dose selection.

Protocol & Regulatory Support

  • Manage Protocol and Informed Consent Form (ICF) development, including writing, review, and cross-functional adjudication.

  • Author and review clinical study reports (CSRs) and regulatory documents (pre-IND, IND, IB, DSUR, regulatory responses).

  • Serve as primary liaison for clinical and site-facing activities, including training and clinical query support.

Data Monitoring & Safety Oversight

  • Conduct and oversee clinical data review, CRF design, and query resolution to ensure quality and consistency.

  • Identify clinical data trends and escalate issues to study physicians or Medical Monitors.

  • Collaborate with Worldwide Patient Safety to assess key serious adverse events and contribute to safety narratives.

Scientific & Medical Leadership

  • Maintain deep expertise in assigned therapeutic area, including disease etiology, natural history, and treatment landscape.

  • Support early clinical development planning and provide scientific input for study design, benefit-risk analysis, and regulatory submissions.

  • Represent BMS in advisory boards, health authority interactions, and external scientific forums.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Translational & Discovery Scientists, Clinical Development Teams, and cross-functional colleagues.

  • Contribute to protocol governance committee presentations and early clinical development team meetings.

  • Mentor and support junior Clinical Scientists, fostering a high-performing, compliant, and collaborative environment.


Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: MD or DM in Clinical Pharmacology or Oncology.

  • Experience: 10+ years in clinical research, early clinical development, or clinical science roles.

  • Clinical Expertise: Early Clinical Development medical monitoring experience strongly preferred.

  • Regulatory Knowledge: Advanced understanding of GCP, ICH, study design, statistics, and clinical operations.

  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, EDC systems (e.g., RAVE), J-Review, and clinical reporting tools.

  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.

  • Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across organizational levels.

  • Travel: Domestic and international travel (10–25%) may be required.


Why Join BMS

  • Lead innovative early-phase clinical programs impacting global patient care.

  • Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

  • Access opportunities for professional growth, global exposure, and leadership development.

  • Contribute to transformational therapies across multiple therapeutic areas.


Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
BMS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. The application process is secure and transparent; BMS will never request payments or financial information.

Apply Now to be part of a team transforming patients’ lives through science.