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Summary:
The Associate Director role will support the development and implementation of access strategies and tactics to support the BMS Oncology portfolio.
This individual will report to the Executive Director, US Pricing & Access Strategy, Oncology and will work closely with Access, Sales, Medical, HEOR, Reimbursement, and the broader brand team to optimize patient access to BMS therapies.
Responsibilities:
Refine and execute the payer and organized customer strategy for Oncology brands
Develop brand specific payer and organized customer resources, lead Med/Legal/Reg review process, and act as a liaison with all cross-functional teams to ensure pull-through activities are aligned with brand objectives and priorities
Accountable for seeking cross-functional and field team input into access strategy and tactics, and serve as brand primary point person for the field input and brand teams
Develop internal working partnerships with Commercial Brand team, Medical, Business Insights & Technology, Patient Support, Trade, HEOR, Pricing, and Advocacy / Policy to ensure that access strategies and tactics align to brand objectives
Collaborate with Sales & Access Learning and Strat & Ops to prepare material for POA and launch meetings
Establish relationships with BMS field organization and external leaders to identify healthcare industry trends and insights
Contribute to the market access portion of OneBMS approach to brand planning. Communicate access-specific strategies to internal business partners for incorporation into OneBMS brand plan and ensure field tool development aligns to brand plan
Leverages understanding of the competitive landscape to anticipate and pre-empt future competitor moves by developing innovative strategies and tactics across Market Access
Ensures alignment on access strategy and key account plans and initiatives by partnering internally with field access teams including ONC NAE, GPO/HCP Directors, and Payer Directors
Qualifications:
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree and an advanced degree is strongly preferred
3-5 years in the pharmaceutical industry or related consulting
Several years of marketing and market access experience are preferred
Experience in translating insights and strategies into effective marketing tactics, and ability to drive execution of key initiatives and meet all deadlines
Must have strong ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently is required
Experience and knowledge of promotional regulatory processes is key
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the proven ability to effectively and efficiently execute within a matrix organization
Additional competencies include Strategic Planning, marketing analytics, and Customer / Competitive insights
Experience and general knowledge across multiple market channels to include Payer, Provider, GPO, Employer, PBMs, Specialty Pharmacy, Distribution, Patient Services, ACOs, IDNs/HCP Networks, etc. is strongly preferred
Understanding of benefit design, specialty pharmacy & distribution, Clinical Pathways, and funding economics associated with Medicare, Commercial and Medicaid Reimbursement is preferred
Hematology or Oncology experience strongly preferred
Occasional travel will include Launch Meetings, POAs, customer visits, market research, etc.
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Princeton - NJ - US: $164,990 - $199,933
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 rate 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. 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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