Director, WW Medical Affairs, Luspatercept MDS

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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.

Summary/Scope

The Associate Director/Director, WW Medical Affairs Luspatercept MDS will provide scientific/medical leadership and support for a product in launch within a therapeutic area. This individual will be responsible for planning and executing the Global Medical Affairs Plan and Integrated Evidence Plan to guide the non-registrational data generation for a specific asset. He/she will lead the medical matrix team being the primary point of contact for medical stakeholders in the Bristol-Myers Squibb affiliates worldwide. He/she will serve as the disease/asset expert, take a leadership role for the execution of company sponsored global medical affairs trials and early access programs. He/she will be the medical affairs representative for the assigned products internally in the DT and WWBT, and externally with international TL.

The individual will report to the Executive Director WWMA MDS/ Myeloproliferative Disorders/B-Thal, will have people management responsibilities and be headquarters based in the Summit NJ campus (or Boudry - Switzerland).

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Leadership responsibilities
• Represent Global Medical Affairs in cross functional teams/meetings, e.g. WWBT, DT
• Work closely with global counterparts in different functions (marketing, market access, clinical development, sci comm. etc.)
• Align the global medical matrix team on strategy and tactics
• Develop and execute medical strategy for assigned product
• Provide recommendations to guide decisions on Investigator Sponsored Trials (ISRs)
• Work closely with other medical leads in the myeloid team to make sure processes are consistent
• Deliverable responsibilities
• Develop and execute on the Global Medical Plan and Launch Plan
• Develop and update together with the cross functional team the integrated evidence plan
• Partner with Scientific Communications/Publications colleagues to develop publication strategy, gap analysis, key messages in coordination with the cross functional team and the medical matrix team
• High quality scientific/clinical input and review of (as needed)
• Abstracts, posters, manuscripts
• Educational materials
• IIT proposals and protocols
• Scientific educational grant requests
• Patient advocacy grant requests in collaboration with the Advocacy team, serving as matter of expert.
• Drive the planning and execution of Global Medical Affairs Sponsored Trials and early access programs
• Track priority Medical Affairs tactics and performance to goals/budget
• Actively engage/interact with key stakeholders, including
• Internal
• WW Medical Affairs Hematology Leadership
• Med Affairs partners in the BMS affiliates worldwide
• Marketing
• Market Access
• Clinical Research & Development
• Biostatistics
• Translational Development
• Regulatory Affairs
• Project Leadership
• External
• Investigators, International KOLs
• Advocacy groups
• Cooperative groups
  
The ideal candidate will have the following mix of professional and personal characteristics

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD and/or PhD) in molecular biology, genomics, cancer biology or other relevant life sciences
• Solid experience in medical affairs, clinical and/o translational research in hematology or oncology with 7 -10 years in academic medicine and/or industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to remain calm and positive under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, including presentations to large groups, facilitation of interactive discussions, and 1 1 with TLs.
• Matrix leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical skills and solid experience in translating medical/clinical information into medical affairs strategies.
• Demonstrated customer focus orientation & credibility
• Hard working with a can-do attitude
• Strong leadership skills
• Possess experience creating and managing budgets
  
Regular travel will be required (approx. 20-25%)

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 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.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

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