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.

The Regional Associate Director (RAD) is responsible for managing a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) trained in the area of Dermatology.  The RAD oversees their regional team to ensure disease and product related medical needs in the region are being identified. Oversight of the MSL primary responsibilities which includes establishing frequent and timely interactions with Thought Leaders (TLs) and other Health Care Providers (HCPs) aligned with medical strategies to discuss safe and appropriate use of approved products. RADs are responsible for ensuring the MSLs respond to unsolicited questions on current medical and scientific issues, healthcare advances, treatment trends, and health outcomes measures appropriately and as per company guidance.

Participates in Field Medical Leadership meetings.  Communicates clear direction to team, enables execution of Medical strategies, objectives and field activities.  Translates FM objectives into individual performance objectives for region and MSLs; monitors performance against expectations. 

Develops effective working relationships with Medical, Marketing, and Sales and directs MSL activities appropriately within legal and compliance policies.  Provides support to commercial matrix team as aligned with medical plan objectives and promotes effective working relationships across functions.  Provides input into MSL resource needs and strategic feedback to other functions.

Maintains contact with regional HCP experts to gather insights on treatments and disease area, and supports MSLs in identifying and developing strong networks with external experts. Provides training and direction for planning and conducting scientific interactions aligned with the safe and appropriate use of BMS medicines. Ensures MSLs engage in timely and informative interactions with HCPs and internal partners accurately reflecting scientific data. Ensures MSLs communicate medical information in an accurate, fair balanced and objective manner.

Actively manages MSL performance assessments; provides and documents on-going coaching and feedback; assists with creation and execution of MSL development plans. Ensures new MSLs attend new hire and therapeutic training and MSLs participate in opportunities for professional development. Demonstrates and promotes BMS Values, builds team spirit. Understands and complies with all Compliance procedure documents, Code of Conduct, PhRMA Code, GCP and relevant FDA laws and regulations; verifies training and aligns MSLs with all requirements. Ensures MSL understanding of Adverse Events identification and reporting process.

Position is field based; RAD will be required to live in the territory which they manage or within 50 miles of the border. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Terminal doctoral degree, MD, PharmD, or PhD, preferred
• 5+ years working in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment (excludes post doc education).
• 5+ years of field medical experience preferred
• In depth knowledge of Dermatology disease area knowledge, including key scientific publications is strong preferred
• Clinical experience in immunology or with a broad medical background

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Leading and working in cross functional teams and initiatives; proven track record managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Coaching and mentoring within a geographically disbursed field medical organization.
• Working in a highly matrix environment, ability to navigate and lead in an ambiguous environment.
• Leading and executing autonomously
• Understanding of clinical research principles
• Understanding of the US Healthcare system, the pharmaceutical industry and clinical and health economic practices in the US.
• Ability to work independently
• Travel required, including frequent travel to PPK home office
• Strong communication skills, ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written word.

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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