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Position Title: SVP, Head of Global Biometric Data Sciences (GBDS)
Position Summary:
Oversee the development and execution of global biometrics strategies. Member of Drug Development Leadership Team; contribute to leadership/governance ensuring scientific excellence, pragmatism, accelerated drug development, and high standards of integrity. Chief statistical advisor to R&D senior management on portfolio evaluations, scientific trial and data reviews. Member of major Governance bodies.
Key Responsibilities:
Individual will be responsible for recruiting, resourcing, and building biometrics capabilities to support the entire BMS portfolio
Influential leader within the company, champion appropriate innovative statistical and advance analytic approaches to the design and execution of clinical programs
Core member of the innovation pillar to identify best solutions to accelerate drug development
Provide statistical input into other relevant functional groups’ activities (including clinical development, clinical operations, regulatory, medical affairs, and commercial)
Provide Executive Review on all key regulatory documents
Responsible for managing relationships with Partnering Companies, ensuring alignment of goals, and resolving conflicts as necessary
Develop and manage all CRO partnerships and activities as needed
Provide strong mentoring to build and develop statistical and programming talent
Create and communicate vision and values that generate excitement, identity, and commitment
Qualifications & Experience:
PhD in biostatistics preferred or an advanced degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Significant experience in regulatory filings and interactions globally, with a proven track record of success
Ability to communicate complex statistical and trial issues to senior executives and enable decision-making
Extensive knowledge of clinical trial development and statistical methodology related to trial design and conduct of clinical studies
Experience working with statistical programming groups to maximize efficiency
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