Associate Director, US Medical Cell Therapy, Autoimmune

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, US Autoimmune Cell Therapy Medical Affairs is a core member of the US Medical Affairs team and collaborator on the development and execution of the US medical plan and launch priorities for autoimmune cell therapy. The individual in this role shapes and operationalizes the US medical plan through cross-functional partnership and leads the strategies for key US deliverables such as medical education, materials optimization, market research, congress strategy, and HCP contracting.

Requirements

• Advanced, scientific or medical degree, e.g. DO, MD, NP, PA, PharmD, PhD
• Minimum 5+ years experience in the pharma/biopharma industry or clinical practice
• Advanced understanding of drug development, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
• Strong leadership experience in a matrix environment with multi-functional project teams and managing external agencies
• Strong interpersonal communication skills commensurate with the need to work closely with both external physicians/scientists and in-house teams
• Ability to navigate complex topics in a matrix environment with grace and confidence
• Strong listening, problem solving, and prioritization skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills including the ability to work under pressure, and to maintain scientific excellence within timelines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong oral presentation skills
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity; representing the company’s high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism standards

Nice To Haves

• US Market and Cell Therapy experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with key internal stakeholders to ensure the launch readiness of BMS for the introduction of CAR T in autoimmune disease
• Lead the development and execution of US medical education initiatives aligned to HCP educational needs and launch priorities
• Lead the optimization of medical materials aligned to the needs of HCPs, patients, and the medical strategy in partnership with Medical, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, and cross-functional teams
• Partner with Field Medical teams and cross functional teams to ensure the needs of customer facing teams are met and aligned to the US medical plan and launch priorities for autoimmune cell therapy
• Oversee HCP contracting for medical engagements (e.g., advisory boards, speaker training, consulting) in partnership with Procurement, Legal, and Compliance, ensuring appropriate documentation, fair market value alignment, timely execution, and budget stewardship
• Develop and execute local congress strategy in collaboration with cross-functional partners, including exhibits, scientific presence planning, compliant HCP engagements, insights capture, and post-congress follow-up to inform the evolving medical strategy
• Own execution against the medical plan, including prioritization, resourcing, budget management, and measurement of impact for institutional and ecosystem initiatives

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees