Scientific Executive Director, Nonclinical Safety

Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

**Working with Us**
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent 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. Youll 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 .
Position: Scientific Executive Director, Nonclinical Safety
The Nonclinical Safety and Veterinary Sciences organization enables the safe conduct of clinical studies and marketing applications while applying the core underlying principles of robust science & problem solving, 3Rs (reduce, replace, and refine), animal welfare, and quality & compliance to our nonclinical efforts. While focusing on transforming patients lives through science, we intend to be an industry-leading nonclinical safety evaluation, laboratory animal science and medicine organization with high scientific, quality, & employee safety standards.
In the role as an Executive Director of Nonclinical Safety, the ideal candidate:
+ In the role as an Executive Director of Nonclinical Safety, the ideal candidate:
+ Ensures the compliance of Nonclinical Safety studies with departmental SOPs, worldwide regulatory requirements, and Good Laboratory Practice Regulations. Maintains knowledge of worldwide testing and registration requirements.
+ Oversees the scheduling, proper design, efficient execution, and timely reporting of toxicity studies in support of drug development both internally and at CROs to ensure timely and unencumbered clinical testing and registration of drug candidates.
+ Provides oversight of operations, staff, budget, outsourcing strategy, and facilities for Nonclinical Safety
+ Anticipates future trends and develops new and innovative research
+ Acts as a subject matter expert that works independently on deliverables and exercises foresight and judgement in planning and structuring complex project work
+ Provides in-depth analysis and recommendations to senior management in complex situations
+ Makes decisions that impact the objectives and reputation of the function, and ultimately the business
+ Acts as a significant figure in creating and sustaining a culture of responsible risk taking and curiosity
+ Creates alliances across disciplines and leads the decision-making process for completion of team goals
+ Seeks to identify collaborations within and outside of the company
+ Provides effective coaching and feedback to help develop team members and colleagues within and outside of department
+ Is recognized as an influential authority across the company and in the external community
+ Directs, coordinates, and integrates the nonclinical safety evaluation of drug candidates.
+ Provides key scientific leadership at the department and organizational levels across all therapeutic areas to ensure effective safety assessments of drug candidates and to enable key decisions on the portfolio.
+ Provides the necessary scientific/development expertise and strategic leadership in identifying and resolving nonclinical safety issues.
+ As a member of the NCSVS leadership team, represent function while exhibiting an enterprise mindset.
**Experience:**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Masters Degree with 20+ years of academic and / or industry experience or
+ Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences with 15+ years of academic and / or industry experience
+ 10+ years of leadership experience preferred
**Preferred Qualifications and Experiences:**
+ Ph.D., or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences, preferably Pharmacology/Toxicology
+ 15+ years of industry experience
+ Extensive knowledge of regulatory and pharmaceutical industry nonclinical safety practices
+ 10+ years of leadership experience
+ Excellent managerial and leadership skills, overseeing complex and cross-functional teams
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skill as well as organizational skills
+ Extensive experience overseeing strategic, scientific, and operational aspects of toxicology testing of pharmaceuticals
+ Extensive regulatory toxicology experience, including submission of regulatory documents (eg, INDs, CTAs, NDAs, and BLAs), knowledge of global and regional (including US, EU, Japan, and China) pharmaceutical industry regulations, and interactions with global Health Authorities
_If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt 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.
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/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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.
**Company:** Bristol Myers Squibb
**Req Number:** R1575643
**Updated:** 2023-11-13 20:06:14.966 UTC
**Location:** New Brunswick,New JerseyBristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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