Director Translational Biomarker Lead Tumor Microenvironment TRC

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

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The Tumor Microenvironment Thematic Research Center (TME TRC) is focused on developing therapeutic targets at the intersection of tumor, stromal and immune biology within the TME with the goal of enhancing responsiveness to checkpoint blockade and targeted therapies. Comprising of scientists across multiple disciplines we are responsible for the biology and translational science necessary to support drug development from target identification through to first in human studies.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual with deep translational expertise to join the Translational Development team within the Tumor Microenvironment Thematic Research Center (TME TRC) at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Redwood City, CA. This individual will lead a team dedicated to delivering translational and biomarker strategies for the TME TRC portfolio of oncology/ImmunoOncology programs. The Lead will bring deep scientific experience with emphasis on oncology/ImmunoOncology biomarkers, in depth knowledge of oncology, & clinical development perspective, and expertise in matrix-based management. The Lead will integrate translational research and clinical development, be responsible for the design, delivery, and execution of biomarker and translational strategies from program inception through First in Human, including initial patient selection pharmacodynamic endpoints and pharmacodynamic (proximal and distal), stratification strategies, in alignment with clinical development objectives, as well as clinic-ready target engagement and pharmacodynamics biomarker assays for TME TRC programs.

Responsibilities:

Establish and execute well-crafted translational and biomarker strategy for all development candidates within the TME TRC, focused on clinic-ready patient selection, target engagement and pharmacodynamic biomarker assays.

Lead a team of 3 PhD level, program biomarker leads, effectively partnering within a highly matrixed organization, and acting as the key interface between groups including discovery biotherapeutics, translational medicine, early clinical development and project leadership, and also with external partners, to deliver on the high-quality biomarker plans for all development candidate programs within the TRC.

Accountable for scientific input and review into all biomarker aspects of early and late clinical development plans, clinical study reports and regulatory documentation and responses.

Integrates translational research and clinical development, develops a biomarker strategy in alignment with clinical development objectives and leads efforts for data generation, & interpretation and communication to the development teams.

Proactively provide insight into novel ways to incorporate biomarkers into clinical designs, including providing insight into new technologies to support biomarker plans, to enable early understanding of emerging drug profiles as programs emerging from the TRC move through early clinical development.

Ensures the output of the biomarker plans meets established program standards (within budget, on schedule, compliance, etc.), while also looking for opportunities to streamline progress without compromising quality, making sure that Translational Development Team is focused on key assets and plans are integrated with broader Translational strategy.

Communicates key biomarker program information, risks, and milestones, and manage information flow across key stakeholders including therapeutic area leadership, functional leads and team members, iindependently engages with development teams and technical/scientific experts to define, revise and progress biomarker plans.

Collaborate and strategize across the entire Oncology organization to improve efficiency and accelerate the product pipeline forward.

Contributes to due diligence efforts relating to technical, asset acquisition.

Requirements:

MD, PhD or MD/PhD or equivalent advanced biology degree with 10 years of industry experience in oncology drug discovery and development process

Documented experience in oncology/immuno-oncology drug development ), deep understanding of the role of translational research/medicine and clinical biomarkers in drug development, and working knowledge of all functional areas of drug development, including biology, clinical development, diagnostic development

Demonstrated scientific acumen and mechanistic understanding of disease biology and experience in oncology and immuno-oncology drug development (small molecule and biologics)

Experience in the design and generation of clinic-ready biomarker assays in oncology

Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels both within an organization and with external collaborators/companies with the ability to recognize, articulate, and accept calculated risks to make informed decisions

Demonstrated ability to lead others through change by navigating ambiguity, creating the context, and engaging individuals

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where speed is paramount

Willing to work as a topic expert, outside of a traditional functional environment, in a team unified around serving the assets

Demonstrated experience in the appropriate application of various scientific technologies into translational research strategies and working knowledge of all functional areas of drug development, including, biology, toxicology, clinical development, diagnostic development, etc.

Demonstrated ability of working effectively to influence stakeholders in a highly dynamic matrix organization such as BMS and the ability to grow new leaders and delegate key projects appropriately

Working knowledge of all functional areas of drug development, including, biology, toxicology, clinical development, diagnostic development, & demonstrated scientific acumen and mechanistic understanding of disease biology

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1519343_EN

Updated: 2019-12-13 00:00:00.000 UTC

Location: Redwood City,California

Bristol 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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