Associate Director, Patient Safety, Epidemiology Science and Execution

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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Your work could change someone's life. Literally.

Imagine knowing that the research you lead, the protocols you write and the scientific rigour you bring to work every day directly contributes to keeping patients safer. At Bristol Myers Squibb, that's not a tagline, it's the reality for everyone who joins our Patient Safety team.

We're looking for an experienced scientist to step into a high-impact Associate Director role, where you'll take real ownership of some of our most important safety programmes.

If you're someone who thrives when given the space to lead, loves the complexity of pharmacoepidemiology, and wants to know that your work matters beyond a spreadsheet, keep reading.

So, what will you actually be doing?

This isn't a role where you'll be waiting to be told what to do. Once the strategic direction is set, you take the wheel. You'll be trusted to drive the execution of critical epidemiology programmes, often across several high-profile projects at once, with the scientific independence that comes from knowing your stuff.

Here's a flavour of what your days will look like:

• Leading protocol development for epidemiology studies, including EU Post-Authorisation Safety Studies (PASS) and FDA Post-Marketing Requirements (PMR), you'll own these from first draft to final approval
• Shaping the safety narrative for regulatory submissions, contributing to DSURs, PBRERs, Risk Management Plans, and new drug applications, documents that directly influence how medicines reach and protect patients
• Being the bridge between epidemiology and the wider cross-functional world, translating scientific strategy into real, operational outcomes across internal teams and external partners
• Supporting benefit-risk assessments through literature reviews and secondary data analyses that inform some of the most critical decisions in drug lifecycle management
• Mentoring junior scientists and fellows sharing what you know and helping the next generation of scientists find their footing
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives that make BMS better at supporting healthcare providers, responding to regulators, and ultimately improving patient outcomes
• Serving as the scientific and business lead for select observational study review processes and cross-functional epidemiology liaisons

The variety is real. The responsibility is real. And so is the recognition you'll receive for delivering it.

What's in it for you?

• Autonomy. You won't be micromanaged. You'll be given a strategy and trusted to execute it; independently, intelligently, and with scientific integrity.
• Visibility. The projects you'll work on are high-profile. Your name will be on protocols, regulatory documents, and submissions that matter at an enterprise level.
• Growth. You'll work alongside world-class epidemiologists and safety scientists, mentor those earlier in their careers, and continuously develop your own expertise; including in emerging areas like AI-assisted research.
• Purpose. Everything you do connects to a patient. BMS's portfolio spans oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease, meaning the safety work you contribute to touches lives every single day.
• Travel (just the right amount). You'll attend key congresses, regulatory meetings, and select external engagements, roughly 5% of your time, giving you the opportunity to represent BMS and stay connected to the wider scientific community without living out of a suitcase.

Is this you?

You might be exactly who we're looking for if:

• You hold a scientific or biomedical degree, whether that's an MPH, PhD, PharmD, MD, RN, or a relevant Master's and your knowledge connects meaningfully to clinical medicine, drug development, or pharmacology
• You bring at least 6 years of relevant experience, including anything gained through hands-on training or education and you've built real confidence working within pharmacoepidemiology or a closely related field
• You understand observational study design and fundamental epidemiology concepts at a level that lets you work independently and make sound scientific judgements
• You've navigated pharma regulations before, you know what compliance looks like in practice, not just in theory
• You can write. Clearly, precisely, and persuasively, whether that's a regulatory correspondence or a full study protocol
• You're a natural organiser who can juggle multiple workstreams, manage timelines, and still deliver quality work
• You can hold your own in a matrix environment, collaborating well with others while knowing when to push forward independently
• Bonus points if you've got hands-on experience with AI tools or data programming, we're leaning into technology-enabled efficiency and you'll be ahead of the curve

Ready to bring your expertise somewhere it truly counts?

Apply now and let's talk.

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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Warsaw - PL: zł411,770 - zł498,973

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. The final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience and in accordance with pay equity principles and applicable employment laws.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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