Director, Global Patient Advocacy and Society Engagement

Bristol Myers Squibb • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Working with Us 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 . Director, Global Patient Advocacy and Society Engagement RayzeBio is a clinical-stage precision oncology company dedicated to developing targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies for patients with challenging cancers. Our lead programs address the needs of individuals affected by gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). As part of our team, you will join colleagues with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for the GEP-NET and broader oncology patient community. This role will initially report into the Head of Medical Affairs but may evolve as the company approaches commercialization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in advocacy or patient-related roles, with at least 5 years in biotech or pharmaceutical companies.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, including planning, development, benchmarking, and measurement.
• Executive presence with proven ability to collaborate, lead, facilitate, influence, and organize across teams and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills, creative thinking, and adaptability to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Relationship management expertise within oncology, ideally with experience in radiopharmaceuticals.
• Extensive cross-functional leadership experience.
• Self-starter with a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality and unwavering commitment to delivering patient-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Rayze Bio’s global advocacy and professional society strategy for Radiopharmaceuticals, GEP-NET, and, other emerging tumors ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for patient and professional societies worldwide, building and sustaining long-term, trust-based partnerships.
• Represent Rayze Bio at scientific conferences, congresses, and professional society meetings.
• Liaise with internal Rayze experts to ensure appropriate representation at initiatives and roundtables.
• Drive cross-functional working groups to coordinate patient education, access, and policy initiatives that address GEP-NET and RPT challenges.
• Collaborate with HR, Communications, and other departments to amplify the patient voice at Rayze Bio and orchestrate key employee engagement events.
• Support launch readiness and execute post-marketing insight-gathering activities to optimize outcomes and access for GEP-NET patients.
• Establish and champion internal patient-centric initiatives, ensuring patient perspectives are embedded across all functions.
• Depending on background and experience, establish and maintain relationships with other healthcare providers and strategic stakeholders or in assigned region.
• Communicate scientific and clinical information related to Rayze Bio’s pipeline.
• Gather and share medical insights and unmet needs from the healthcare community to inform company strategy, development, and post-marketing efforts.
• Support clinical trial recruitment and site engagement by educating investigators and research teams about ongoing studies.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees