Director, Translational Medicine, Neurology

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Serve as a translational team lead for neurological and neuropsychiatric indications .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $217,960 - $295,806 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translational medicine and clinical biomarker development, with a strong focus on late-stage drug development and regulatory submissions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and deliver impactful presentations to diverse audiences.

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PhD Or MD/PhD In Neuroscience10+ Years Of Translational Medicine Experience7+ Years Of Late Stage Clinical Biomarker ExperienceExpertise In Translational Biomarkers In NeurologyExperience Interacting With CROs

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Hard Skills

Translational MedicineClinical Biomarker DevelopmentLate-Stage Drug DevelopmentClinical Trial ManagementBiomarker Data AnalysisRegulatory SubmissionsProject ManagementAssay DevelopmentBiomarker Plan DevelopmentScientific Literature Evaluation

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationMentoringTeam LeadershipRisk Prioritization

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaCROsBiospecimen OperationsClinical ProtocolsSAPsSOWsLab ManualsTranslational PlansPost-Hoc Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a translational team lead for neurological and neuropsychiatric indications
Set strategy for translational activities, including clinical biomarker activities, supporting drug development programs
Serve as a TM representative on global program teams and biomarker representative on study teams
Develop biomarker plans for individual trials and ensure appropriate collection, timely analysis, and reporting of final biomarker data
Answer key translational medicine questions through collaboration with laboratory teams and academic thought leaders
Design and implement program-specific late-development biomarker/translational plans
Aid in creating clinical protocols, SAPs, SOWs, and lab manuals
Interface with CROs for service execution alongside Biospecimen Operations and Procurement
Determine appropriate assays and vendors for clinical biomarkers
Manage outsourced biomarker assay development and validation
Manage clinical biomarker data delivery, analysis, and timelines with internal functions and CROs
Prepare and deliver internal and external translational/biomarker presentations
Maintain publication timelines in coordination with Medical Communications and Publication teams
Evaluate relevant scientific and technical literature and apply external knowledge to internal research programs
Work with laboratory scientists and academic thought leaders on nonclinical translational questions
Participate in post-hoc biomarker analysis and publication efforts
Support regulatory submissions and regulatory interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience
10+ years of translational medicine experience
7+ years of late stage clinical biomarker experience in biotech/pharma
Recognized expertise in translational biomarkers in neurology
Experience in late-stage drug development and activities related to clinical trial initiation, maintenance and completion
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience interacting with CROs and TLs to manage projects and timelines
Proven scientific/leadership expertise, including working in teams, mentoring people, and managing projects
Ability to manage timelines and deliverables
Ability to prioritize risks and implement contingency plans
Ability to communicate regularly and prepare and deliver presentations to departments, governance, senior leadership, and external audiences
Ability to recognize cross-functional issues and provide expert guidance to multidisciplinary teams and senior management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit plans including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays
Paid sick leave
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day