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Job Title
GDO Submission Document Specialist
Division
Research & Development
Functional Area Description
Global Development Operations / Trial Delivery Support (TDS) / Trial Risk and Integrity Management (TRIM)/ CT Transparency & Submission
Position Summary /Objective
Support the creation and coordination of the operational deliverables for FDA submissions
Position Responsibilities
Supports the GDO Submissions Document team with preparing and performing a quality check on Clinical submission deliverables.
Supports the development and finalization of GDO protocol-related submission deliverables, ensuring requirements and targets are met according to timelines and quality expectations.
Partners with the Clinical Trial Support Specialists (CTSS) for the timing and creation of the submission documents, including CSR appendices, Financial Disclosure Tables, and related submissions documents.
Ensures documents are formatted appropriately and Submission Ready Compliant (SRC)
Identifies issues and addresses responses to issues. Escalates issues regarding document risks to appropriate stakeholders and/or functional management, to expedite resolution.
Applies critical thinking, developing mitigation and resolution strategies, and promptly responding to action items.
Other duties assigned to support Clinical Trials.
Degree Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Life science, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
BS/BA Degree with approximately 3-4 years of pharmaceutical or biotech experience in a clinical drug development setting, of which at least 1-2 years should be in the pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO environment.
Advance degree a plus.
Experience Requirements
1-2 years of relevant experience in clinical trial documentation management or a Clinically related or relevant field.
Demonstrated knowledge of ICH / GCP and regulatory guidelines/directives, understanding of drug development process and Pharma.
Experience in the use of industry Clinical Trial Master File Systems or equivalent. Experience with Veeva Vault Clinical preferred.
Experience with MS office suite, SharePoint, etc. CTMS (Veeva Vault experience preferred), knowledge of portals, databases and other Clinical Trial enabling technologies.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of creation of documents, and the document management systems and requirements (e.g. Core Template).
Key Competency Requirements
Strong project management skills. Strong organizational, time-management, analytical and decision-making skills to efficiently evaluate, plan and accomplish work goals.
Effective management or support of cross-functional, multi-cultural teams and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix structure.
Ability to be flexible to meet job demands, manage multiple priorities, and take on new initiatives and improvement efforts.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and seek out support when needed.
Strong understanding of protocol-related documents, and document management systems (e.g. CORE template).
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
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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.
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