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, the Director is accountable for:

• Driving strategic publication planning and defining the publication strategy for evolving data

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

• Leading the Publication team; providing oversight to team members and driving growth, development and continuous improvement.

• Directly reviewing and approving manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other documents to ensure appropriate evaluation and presentation of data, methodology, and interpretation.

• Directly coordinating and leading publication steering committee activities and alignment.

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

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

• Demonstrating 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.

• 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.

• Collaborating and partnering 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.

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

• Managing annual budget and works within allocated resources.

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

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced scientific degree, PharmD, PhD or MD required

• A minimum of 8 years’ Pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably within Scientific Communications and/or Medical Affairs function

• 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.