Associate Director, Medical Scientist, Global Medical Oncology, IO Lung Cancer

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Associate Director for IO Lung Cancer in Global Medical Oncology is to develop and implement the Global/US Medical strategies and objectives in Lung Cancer, specifically in non-metastatic lung cancer, as they relate to nivolumab and ipilimumab. This role is responsible for integrating and aligning tumor strategies by establishing and maintaining cross-functional collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, US Commercialization, Global Medical, Clinical Development, and Medical Capabilities teams.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, PhD)
• Prior (5+ years) pharmaceutical industry experience in medical affairs is preferred
• Highly organized and motivated individual with the ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives across diverse high performing matrix teams
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• He or she should understand pharmaceutical drug development including clinical development, regulatory, life cycle management of pharmaceutical products, and collaboration with Thought Leaders in the field
• The ideal candidate will have clinical expertise, and/or some relevant experience in the disease area within the pharmaceutical industry, such as within Medical Affairs or Clinical Development and in thoracic cancers
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex situations and gain alignment with diverse stakeholders, and work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Medical Product Lead with the development and implementation of the GMO medical plan that drives product differentiation, lifecycle management as well as advancing disease specific strategies in alignment with Commercialization and R&D, translating strategies into meaningful impact for patients.
• Provide strategic, scientific, and executional leadership while partnering with the integrated matrix team, including Medical Communications, Evidence Generation, Commercial, Field Medical, R&D, GPT and Access teams.
• Develop/refine and implement key medical activities, including medical advisory boards, Scientific Engagement Partner resources and training, congresses, reactive content, and communication strategy, including publications.
• Implement data generation strategies and collaborate with Medical Evidence Generation (MEG) to oversee the execution of the Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR) programs from concept through full execution, including reporting the evidence at scientific congresses, in peer-reviewed publications, and proactive/reactive BMS communication tools.
• Collaborate within Medical matrix teams to plan and deliver overall medical objectives with flawless execution and budget utilization.
• Partner closely with colleagues in Discovery, Clinical Research, Regulatory, and Health Outcomes to ensure the science of the pipeline products and marketed medicines is understood and communicated properly internally and externally, as they relate to areas of scope and responsibility.
• Develop and maintain long-term, trusted relationships with external Thought Leaders and scientific experts to assess unmet medical needs and develop appropriate medical strategies.
• Ensure medical strategies, objectives, and tactics are aligned across the medical matrix and integrated with the strategic brand plan.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level