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.

Summary

The Director, Global Risk Management Lead, Immunomodulatory Products (IMiDs) reports to the GRM Lead of Publishing and Support. This is a critical role providing leadership on GRM best practices to Local Markets as they manage and support IMiD products to ensure continued patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain BMS’s guiding principles towards IMiDs as it pertains to risk minimization programs

• Ensure that local markets are adhering to BMS’s IMiD guiding principles

• Serve as a primary and centralized GRM representative to support local markets for all IMiD-related discussions (internal and external)

• Perform reviews of bioequivalence sample requests and provide guidance to requestor with internal teams.

• Liaise with cross-functional internal teams to further patient safety

• Collaboratively and effectively interact with colleagues from different disciplines and varying degrees of technical experience in all levels of the organization

• Support and oversee implementation of IMiD and products requiring similar Pregnancy Prevention Programs

• Work with BMS Risk Management leadership team to continuously improve reporting approach and delivery where applicable

• Develop and maintain formal working procedures

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Department oversight and other tasks

• Maintain knowledge of current GRM related regulations and future legislative/regulatory initiatives

• Direct, hire, manage, develop and mentor staff as/if needed

• Ensure effective SOP coverage, resource vs. process alignment and process adherence

• Provide scheduled and ad-hoc reports to the leadership team as required

• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced scientific degree preferred (Masters, PhD, PharmD, BSN, etc.

• 10 years of Health Care industry experience, with 3-5 years of risk management experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership in leading cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams

• Understanding of Risk Minimization programs, including pregnancy prevention programs

• Demonstrated ability to work with and oversee vendors/partners

• Occasional international and domestic travel may be required: 10 -15%

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Exemplary leadership skills with proven ability to foster partnerships across companies and organizational boundaries

• Creative thinker, exceptional listening and analytical skills, along with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong strategic orientation with ability to translate into operational priorities and plans

• Thorough understanding of GRM regulations

• Advanced user of Microsoft Office tools

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.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation.  Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment.  This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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