New · posted Nov 5
Bristol Myers Squibb · Biotechnology
Associate Director of Clinical Science
- San Diego, CA +1 more
- On-site
- Full-time
- Director
The role
The Associate Director of Clinical Science plays a supportive role in clinical development of RayzeBio radiopharmaceuticals for oncology indications. Working in collaboration with clinical development, the position is responsible for various aspects of ongoing clinical trial program-related activities within the relevant therapeutic area. These activities include, but are not limited to, collaboration on functional area activities during program implementation, clinical study start-up/execution/close out, data analysis/reporting, and potentially support of NDA/MAA filings.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Acquires and utilizes knowledge of clinical trial design to develop or oversee development of specific study concept synopses and protocols.
- Participates in protocol review discussions concerning scientific and procedural aspects of study design.
- In collaboration with Medical Writing and Clinical Operations, prepares study protocols, amendments, specific sections of study manuals and Investigator meeting materials, and other documents as needed with appropriate guidance and supervision.
- Contributes to the design, development, and review of CRFs, Data Management Manuals, and Data Analysis Plans.
- Reviews ongoing clinical data.
- Organizes and oversees Data Review Committee meetings, including preparation of slides and other review and meeting materials.
- With MD supervision, addresses questions regarding scientific and related procedural issues from Investigators.
- Contributes to the preparation and/or review of data listings, summary tables, study results, manuscripts, and scientific presentations.
- Assists in the preparation/review of INDs, regulatory documents, IND annual report/DSURs, Investigator Brochures, and NDAs/MAAs.
- Supports priorities within functional area.
- Anticipates moderately complex obstacles within a clinical study and, with guidance, implements solutions.
- May be asked to coordinate teams and provide direction.
- May lead two or more specific components of departmental strategic initiatives.
- Able to enter a new therapeutic area and summarize scientific information that is available in published literature to integrate into new study development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required to maintain working relationship with team members to ensure scientific integrity of clinical studies.
- May be sought out for advice by others within the company to help make better decisions and resolve moderately complex problems.
- Leverage AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work
- Up to 20% of travel required
What you need
Two ways to qualify
Master’s
+ 6+ years of experience
6+ years of relevant drug development experience with a MS.
- or
Bachelor’s
+ 8+ years of experience
8+ years of relevant drug development experience with a BS degree in Biological Sciences, health care, or a related field.
- PharmD or PhD preferred
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical research or clinical pharmacology in a biotech/pharmaceutical company, contract research organization.
- Demonstrated ability to be a fast learner.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to change, to move between projects easily and provide support/expertise where needed.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as job-related programs such as SpotFire.
- Knowledge of FDA, EMA and ICH regulations and guidelines a must.
- Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally, across all levels of the organization.
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Pay
$173,217 – $230,888 a year
Employer providedCompensation Overview
Princeton - NJ - US: $173,217 - $209,899 San Diego - CA - US: $190,539 - $230,888
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
Where you'll work
San Diego, CA +1 moreOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Also posted for: Princeton, NJ
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From the posting
About Bristol Myers Squibb
Life at BMS
At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/
RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb
RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.
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Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS and RayzeBio are dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS and RayzeBio will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
For roles based in Los Angeles County only: If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
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R1607038 : Associate Director of Clinical Science
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 5, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 33% below the US median for Clinical Development roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in California44 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US218 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $173,217 | — | $230,888 |
| California (middle half) | $244,000 | $292,000 | $309,125 |
| All US (middle half) | $259,625 | $299,500 | $333,000 |
This role: Bristol Myers Squibb's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Development roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 5, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Development
The general path across 280 open Clinical Development roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Bristol Myers Squibb's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 30 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Clinical trial conduct9
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Regulatory submissions2
- Data and digital systems2
- GMP and compliance1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Clinical Development work in biotechnology, led by the two this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Part 312(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigational New Drug applications and sponsor duties in drug trialsNamed in the posting
- FDA21 CFR Part 314(official source, opens in a new tab)Applications for FDA approval to market a new drug (NDA and ANDA)Named in the posting
- ICHICH E6(R3) good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the design, conduct and reporting of clinical trials
- FDA21 CFR Part 50(official source, opens in a new tab)Protection of human subjects: informed consent in FDA-regulated trials
- FDA21 CFR Part 56(official source, opens in a new tab)Institutional review boards for FDA-regulated clinical investigations
- ICHICH E8(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)General considerations for clinical studies and quality by design in trials
- ICHICH E2A to E2F(official source, opens in a new tab)Clinical safety data management, expedited reporting and periodic safety reports
- ICHICH E3(official source, opens in a new tab)Structure and content of clinical study reports
- EUEU Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014(official source, opens in a new tab)How clinical trials of medicines are authorized and run in the EU, through CTIS
- HHS45 CFR Part 46 (Common Rule)(official source, opens in a new tab)The federal policy for the protection of human research subjects
- NIH42 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)Clinical trial registration and results reporting on ClinicalTrials.gov
- FDAFDA Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA inspections of clinical investigators, sponsors, IRBs and GLP labs
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- HHSHIPAA Privacy Rule(official source, opens in a new tab)Federal protections for individually identifiable health information
- EUGDPR (Regulation 2016/679)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU General Data Protection Regulation for personal data, including health data
- ICHICH E9 and E9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Statistical principles for clinical trials and estimands
Company hiring pulse
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- Quality34 64%
- Clinical11 21%
- Regulatory8 15%
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- Director15 28%
- Senior & Principal14 26%
- Associate & Specialist13 25%
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Associate Director of Clinical Science at Bristol Myers Squibb
Applications close November 27. $173K–$231K a year, employer provided.