National Director, US Field Medical Cardiomyopathy

Bristol Myers Squibb•Malibu, SC

12d•$200,180 - $242,575•Remote

About The Position

The Field Medical organization embodies Bristol Myers Squibb's medical mission to be recognized as the trusted partner for internal stakeholders and the healthcare community, driving scientific exchange to enhance medical education, data generation, insight generation, and patients’ access to medicine. The Director, Field Medical (FM) Cardiomyopathy role is field-based and focused on leading a team of Field Medical professionals. Direct reports will include field-based Regional Associate Directors (RADs) and Region Directors (RDs) who manage a team of field-based Cardiomyopathy Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) focused on Mavacamten. The FM Director will be responsible for oversight of RADs/RDs and MSLs in support of BMS Cardiovascular medicines, specifically Mavacamten, and all phases of associated clinical trials and launch.

Requirements

MD, PharmD, or PhD, with experience in Cardiovascular diseases or Science Graduate with relevant pharmaceutical experience. MBA a plus
A minimum of 8+ years of clinical and/or pharmaceutical experience INCLUDING a minimum of 6 years of FM experience with documented demonstration of exceptional performance in leadership, management of people and medical planning
Demonstrated ability to lead national field medical projects or initiatives
Demonstrated ability in account management
Work in cross-functional teams with proven track record managing multiple projects and priorities
Work in matrix environment with ability to succeed in ambiguous environment
Experience coaching and mentoring within a FM organization
Leading and executing autonomously
In-depth knowledge of disease area, including key scientific publications
ASMART principles in goal setting
Clear understanding of customer (HCP and payer) and patient needs
Knowledge of principles and implications of pharmacoeconomic data
Knowledge of the US Healthcare System and the Pharmaceutical Industry
Understanding of environmental and industry trends (e.g. Market Access and Patient Advocacy) and their impact on the business
Knowledge of regional key institutions/IDNs/Health Systems
Knowledge of clinical trial design, process/procedures required for clinical activities
Knowledge of all relevant compliance standards
Strong communication and presentation skills, in spoken and written word; Able to effectively communicate/listen and answer questions
Has successfully served as Product Point, JV Point or Launch Point
Broad range of experience in other therapeutic areas and/or in other functions with the industry is desirable
Strong strategic thinking skills as demonstrated by and documented in previous performance reviews

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure team’s ability to drive scientific exchange with Thought Leaders, appropriate HCPs, and access stakeholders, within a given geography to answer scientific, unsolicited product and HEOR related questions
Support and evaluate MSLs ability to effectively present information to HCPs and ability to respond to questions, ensuring medical accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical and legal guidelines and directives
Actively assess the medical landscape by meeting with Thought Leaders to understand their needs and expertise. Continuously update own knowledge in treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials and scientific activities. Understand the competitive landscape and actively prepare to address informational needs of customers.
Ensure MSLs capability to collect and provide meaningful medical insights back to the medical and commercial organizations to be actioned in support of strategy development.
Provide direction to overall execution of the Field Medical plan
Ensures FM team activities are aligned with the US Medical Strategy Plan
Ensure active support for CRO sponsored studies as agreed with medical management and as defined by the study scope document
Oversee appropriate support of BMS sponsored as well as Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies (e.g. identification and assessment of potential study sites for BMS sponsored trials) to facilitate patient recruitment and/or discussions around the safe and effective use of BMS investigational products, as agreed with local medical management and as defined by the study scope document
Oversee collaboration with the clinical organization to enhance patient enrolment in BMS-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites, interacting with investigators in ongoing studies, and educating the community for referrals
Oversee recommendations and insights to clinical development team on study and site feasibilities for BMS sponsored trials within the therapeutic area based on knowledge of the field and through direct contacts with potential investigators, as agreed with local medical management
Oversee and ensure that BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied by investigators of local studies, and alert appropriate BMS personnel to any identified Adverse Events
Ensure active support of MSL as a primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-sponsored research (ISR); helping to facilitate support to HCPs in the ISR submission process when needed and as agreed upon with home office medical and US Market Guiding Principles
Develop and oversee national Field Medical plan
Actively participate in the cross-functional Medical Matrix Teams
Ensure adoption of cross-functional institution/account planning approach
Contribute to development and delivery of scientifically meaningful medical program/projects in line with the local Medical and Field Medical plan
As necessary and appropriate, support the initial and ongoing medical/scientific area and product specific training and provide key scientific updates to internal stakeholders (e.g. Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Legal, Compliance, HEOR, Market Access)
Actively manage Regional Associate Directors and Region Directors within assigned disease space
Oversee directly, and through RAD/RD, to ensure all MSL activities are strategically aligned with Medical Plan
Ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations as well as BMS policies and procedures
Support employee development
Provide coaching and direction as part of active management
Ensures all employees understand and act within local business processes, including compliance guidelines, relevant FDA regulations and legal and ethical standards

Benefits

wellbeing support
retirement and financial protection benefits
insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
11 paid company holidays
160 hours of paid vacation annually
3 optional holidays
paid sick leave
up to two paid volunteer days per year
summer hours flexibility
leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day