Associate Director, Cell Therapy Clinical Product Administration Process Excellence - REMOTE

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Summary/Scope:

Associate Director, Cell Therapy Clinical Product Administration Processes (C-PAP) is a key member of the Cell Therapy Franchise Organization who will work closely with the Cell Therapy Franchise, Global Drug Development, and all Cell Therapy cross functional teams as an internal subject matter expert (SME) to build and ensure excellence as it relates to clinical trial product handling and administration. This Individual has a masterful understanding of the product handling and administration practices of Cell Therapy products across different phases of clinical trials.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to key internal stakeholders on clinical trial product handling and administration across all phases of Cell Therapy clinical trials.
• Serve as a clinical trial product handling and administration SME to key internal stakeholders during the review and resolution of clinical events, quality reviews and audit activity.
• Serve as a clinical trial product handling and administration SME to key internal stakeholders during the study startup phase and for the life span of a Cell Therapy clinical trials across early and late development.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners on process improvement as it relates to Cell Therapy clinical trial execution and operations to achieve operational excellence and a successful execution of clinical trials at activated sites.
• Participate in the review of project related details as it relates to clinical trial product handling and administration and ensure deliverables meet technical requirements and follow best practice.
• Train and support key study team members on how to execute clinical trial product handling and administration site training and conduct site training as requested by a study team.
• Develop, share, and maintain Cell Therapy clinical trial product handling and administration processes.
• Author and manage product specific manuals and documents required for the safe execution of clinical trial product handling and administration and to ensure protocol compliance.
• Serve as an expert reviewer of all clinical trial supportive materials and project details that have a technical reference to clinical trial product handling and administration.
• Provide internal training on Cell Therapy product handing and administration practices as required.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in clinical research and development or equivalent preferred.
• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience which includes experience partnering with Investigators and internal cross functional teams across the matrix preferred (e.g., clinical research scientist, keys study team members, Patients Operations, Manufacturing, etc.). Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to successfully communicate and explain highly technical information in a way that is understandable and usable.
• Working knowledge of Hematology, Oncology, Autologous and Allogeneic transplant preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, principles, and drug development.
• Advanced / independent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  
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The starting compensation for this job is a range from $156,000 - $195,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the geographic location where work is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers Site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed therein may vary based on job and location.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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