Associate Director, Major Markets Scientific Publications

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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads across the BMS matrix to develop strategically aligned publication plans, congress submissions & presentations, and manuscripts for the Major Markets Group
• Ensures endorsement of publication plans by relevant governance bodies prior to execution, and continuously develops and maintains plans that reflect the changing scientific landscape and that are aligned with Local Market Medical, Worldwide (WW) Medical and WW Scientific Publications strategy
• Serves as the Major Market Publications point of contact between WW/Local Medical, WW Publications, and other matrix partners
• Provides publication management oversight to Local Market Medical
• Enhances bi-directional communication by understanding and sharing the WW publication plans to Local Market Medical and raises local publication needs to WW Medical/Publication teams, ensuring country/global level of awareness and connectivity
• Reviews publication drafts for scientific quality, and ensures alignment and consistency with author direction, the scientific communication platform, and scientific data
• Promotes and reinforces good publication practices and principles among authors and the internal publication stakeholder community, ensuring publications are authored, written, and reviewed according to publication best practices and BMS standards and policies
• Identifies, selects, and manages third-party agencies and providers to ensure timely and compliant delivery of quality medical publications according to market publication plans
• Partners with WW Publication Leads and Market Medical to assess, plan, and allocate resources (budget, medical writing, biostatistical services) to ensure timely delivery of high-quality medical communications
• Facilitates decision making and escalates issues appropriately to ensure effective solutions and timely execution
• Demonstrates understanding of therapeutic disease areas, medical strategies and objectives necessary to provide strategic input to a broad range of stakeholders for publication planning and data dissemination/disclosure
• Actively mentors and collaborates with matrix team partners to ensure understanding and achievement of performance targets
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Advanced degree PharmD, PhD or MD in natural science (biology, human biology) subject or biomedical degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience within Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Industry with focus on scientific publications
• Expertise across all aspects of scientific publication strategy, planning and execution during all phases of drug development and commercialization
• Experience working in highly matrixed environment across a broad range of functional areas and effectively collaborating with the Medical Affairs, Health Outcomes, R&D, regulatory, legal and commercial teams
• Understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical trial data reporting requirements
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with exceptional time management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications, and familiar with publication management tools & systems (Datavision)
• Ability to flexibly schedule and participate in teleconferences and virtual meetings across different time zones
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  

Knowledge Desired

• Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Industry
• External compliance, transparency and conflict-of-interest regulated work environments
• In-depth knowledge of Good Publication Practices and guidance (GPP3, ICMJE), Sunshine Act, Pharma Code of Conduct, and other guidance related to post-marketing practices and scientific data communication
• Cross-cultural/cross-geographical awareness and understanding
  

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognises 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.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. If you require reasonable adjustments in completing this application, or any part of the recruitment process direct your enquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Applicants can request an approval of an adjustment prior to accepting a job offer.