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Join us as we expand our cutting-edge Cell Therapy Medical organization. We have an opening for an Associate Director, US Medical Affairs, Cell Therapy, which will report directly to the Senior Director of US Medical, Cell Therapy Portfolio Strategy. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing input and advice to conduct the review of promotional materials for scientific/medical validity. They will also serve as the US medical point for Patient Advocacy and Professional Societies. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the unique unmet needs for cell therapy and a strong ability to collaborate effectively across matrix functions.
Responsibilities:
- As a member of the US Medical Promotional Review (PReP) team, is responsible for providing input and advice to conduct the review of Cell Therapy promotional materials (Breyanzi focus) for scientific/medical validity
- Critically review and recommend changes to promotional materials/activities to ensure balance of messages, medical accuracy and appropriateness of content in accordance with relevant guidance
- Proactively build deep business relationships with internal stakeholders (commercial, regulatory, legal, etc.) to foster effective problem-solving collaboration and reach alignment on promotional materials/activities
- Demonstrate excellence in leadership, including collaboration within a team-oriented structure, effective influencing and negotiating across matrix teams, and critical thinking
- Participate in internal and external meetings (training, educational and others, including medical congresses and Matrix team meetings) to remain current on changing regulations, relevant new medical/scientific information and commercial strategy
- Determine acceptability of data/references used to support promotional claims and provide expert guidance as well as effective negotiation leading to resolution for approval of pieces
- Participate in mentoring, coaching and training of new and existing colleagues. Serves as a role model and provides strategic and technical/functional guidance
- Promotes and ensures the sharing of best practices across the Medical Promotional Review teams
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including patient advocacy groups and professional societies to promote the interests and initiatives of US Medical Affairs
- Conducts business in accordance with BMS Values
Qualifications:
- PharmD, MD, PhD preferred with minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical practice or the pharmaceutical industry
- Cell Therapy experience preferred
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of medical review of promotional materials in the pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage various projects, solve problems, deliver on commitments, and work with multiple multidisciplinary teams
- Strong scientific/medical written and verbal communication skills required
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry as well as the external compliance, transparency & conflict-of-interest environments
- Experience in delivering a customer-focused service
- Demonstrates flexibility in response to changing needs and competing demands
- Developed business acumen and interpersonal skills to impact and influence senior internal stakeholders
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with demonstrated success in driving optimal business results in a complex matrix organization required
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $166,350 - $201,600, 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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
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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