Job Description

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.

Position Summary

Within Medical Capabilities of Global Medical Affairs, lead is responsible for the strategy and execution of Worldwide scientific publications portfolio, with potential upcoming launches. This lead of Scientific Publications will ensure the disclosure of the science of BMS products and research data to inform Healthcare Providers and Patients worldwide. There are multiple positions across Oncology, Hematology, Cardiovascular, Immunology and HEOR.

Key Responsibilities

A core member of Worldwide Scientific Publications Team is accountable for:

• Drives strategic publication planning and provides oversight for publication strategy.

• Ensures timely publication and global communication of key data at congresses and in high-tier journals that comply with laws, regulations and guidelines.

• Directs, reviews and approves manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other documents to ensure appropriate evaluation and presentation of data, methodology, and interpretation.

• Manages across a global matrix organization to drive quality planning and timely communication of key scientific and clinical information for BMS products.

• Builds strong cross-functional collaborations and ensures alignment of the scientific communication plan with both the research and business plan.  

• Demonstrates scientific and functional expertise to support the establishment of strong working collaborations with both internal and external disease-area experts to ensure quality data analysis, interpretation, and communication planning.

• Assists director by acting as liaison/representing Scientific Publications at intra- and interdepartmental meetings, participating in decisions that impact the overall medical/scientific support of products within the therapeutic and asset teams.

• Collaborates and partners with internal stakeholders across the matrix and other Medical Capabilities leadership (e.g., Scientific Content, Customer Engagement, Field Medical Excellence, Compliance & Governance) to ensure efficiency and value.

• Partners externally with 3rd party vendors to ensure the appropriate balance of internal and external execution of work.

• Manages annual budget and works within allocated resources.

• Reinforces good publication practices and principles among authors and internal publication stakeholder community.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced scientific degree, PharmD, PhD or MD preferred

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry experience with a focus on scientific publications

• Expertise across all aspects of scientific publication strategy, planning and execution during all phases of drug development and commercialization process

• Demonstrated track record of leading and executing in highly matrix environment working across multiple functional areas

• Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP), and ISMPP active member highly desired

• Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel (domestically and internationally) approximately 15-20% of the time

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

• Understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical trial data reporting requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications, and familiar with publication management tool (e.g. DataVision).

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.