Associate Director, Managed Access Programs, Medical Evidence Generation

Bristol Myers Squibb • Madison, WI

64d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The Associate Director, Managed Access Programs will be responsible for both setting up global managed access programs (including post-study drug access programs) and ensuring their effective operational delivery. Working in close partnership with the Senior Director, Managed Access Programs, this role will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring compliant and efficient execution, and contributing to the development of strategic approaches that enable timely patient access to investigational medicines. The position involves both hands-on program management and cross-functional collaboration, requiring strong organizational, project management, and communication skills. This role will report to the Executive Director, Managed Access Programs.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, pharmacy, public health) with at least 2 years of experience in managed access required.
• Industry Experience: Proven experience with managed access programs and demonstrated experience with managing vendors. Previous experience in clinical operations and the drug development process is preferred.
• Regulatory / Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of global and local regulations and guidelines related to managed access programs (including post-study drug access).
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Proven history of leading through influence and working across complex, global organizational matrices.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. Initiative-taking, assertive, and confident to act with urgency. Proven ability to work with a high level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Previous experience in clinical operations and the drug development process is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program operations and oversight: support the set-up and execution of managed access programs across multiple geographies; co-develop, review, and maintain program-related documents (such as protocol, informed consent forms, treatment plans); monitor overall program performance.
• Vendor & Partner management: set-up, review and ongoing management of Statement of Work, oversee third-party vendors providing operational services, ensuring high-quality delivery against agreed timelines and metrics; function as a point of contact for external partners to ensure smooth coordination and issue resolution.
• Cross-functional collaboration: partner with internal stakeholders (clinical supply, safety, quality, local medical) to ensure compliant program execution and facilitate alignment across functions to resolve operational challenges and maintain program continuity.
• Metrics, reporting and compliance: track and report program metrics (number of countries, sites, patients; ensure consistent and accurate monthly reporting), ensuring accuracy of patient numbers and key milestones.
• Strategic contribution: provide input into strategic decision-making based on operational insights and overall managed access experience.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees