Associate Director, Translational Data Integration Lead, Cancer Immunology and Cell Therapy

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Position Summary

We are searching for an Associate, Director, Translational Data Integration Lead to support Translational Research Leaders in the Cancer Immunology and Cell Therapy (CICT) Thematic Research Center (TRC) to manage complex and high-profile translational data generation and analysis generated across the CICT portfolio and facilitate broad, integrated delivery of our translational development learning and strategy with key stakeholders.  The Translational Data Integration Lead would support the management of the integrated book of work for all translational analysis within Cell Therapy clinical studies and for establishing and creating internal and external visibility for sharing translational work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the integrated book of work for all translational correlative analysis across the CICT portfolio including but not limited to asset specific and above-asset ongoing correlative analysis, and internal and external collaborations.

• Establish and creating visibility for translational analysis book of work and maintaining transparency into translational activities to key stakeholders that contribute to the overall translational plan for a defined portfolio of assets.

• Provide strong collaboration, coordination, and communication skills to support prioritization of translational research activities across in line with holistic book of work and program priorities (i.e., other translational teams, above asset correlative analysis teams, external collaborations)

• Inform senior leadership of key activities and create periodic progress reports, status updates, learnings, and associated timelines.

• Establish, manage, and maintain cross-functional relationships in coordination with translational leads, supporting teams, and relevant stakeholders This includes conducting data review meetings and associated agendas, preparing meeting minutes and maintenance of sharepoint sites, as needed, to enable ready access to completed analyses.

• Responsible for ensuring timely delivery of translational learnings and requests for new analyses both within the translational team and externally with key stakeholders, including through organizing translational townhalls, period newsletters and other avenues for data sharing such as stakeholder engagement meetings etc

• Facilitate publication planning as needed for internal/external presentations and publications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

  • 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Master’s Degree

  • 10+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences 

  • 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience

• 4+ years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D, B.S., M.S. in a scientific discipline, immunology and/or oncology fields desirable

• 8+ years pharmaceutical industry experience in a variety of operational/scientific roles minimum 5+ years’ experience in a highly matrixed environment

• Experience with clinical Cell Therapy research & development, particularly Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-T cell therapies preferred

• Strong communicator experienced with influencing and interacting at all levels including with senior scientific, operational, or external thought leaders to drive connectivity and efficiency of collaborative research

• Works with a sense of urgency and experience managing multiple projects, building structure from ambiguity, and helping teams to develop priorities

• Experience designing and leading complex projects comprised of virtual team members of diverse styles, driving to successful outcomes with and without direct management responsibilities

• Skilled listener with ability to manage complex internal – up, across, and down the hierarchy - and external relationships through constructive conflict management; experience with third party governance oversight desirable

• Experience with various project management tools or AI platforms desired

• Shapes strategic approaches to scientific delivery, utilizing sophisticated negotiation and scenario planning

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $166,000 - $208,000 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 where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Career Site.

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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