SVP, Head of Global Biometric Data Sciences (GBDS)

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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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