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.

This opening is for our West Coast Region. Working hours will be on the Pacific time zone.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides effective support to management through the development of organizational and/or administrative systems for efficient sales management/improvement of region operations
• Provides administrative support to Region Business Director, Associate Manager Field Operations and other department members, including travel & calendar administration.
• May provide administrative support to District Business Managers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in standard computer software applications as required by department/position.
• Provides effective support to management through the development of organizational and/or administrative systems for efficient office management/improvement of office operations.
• Demonstrates a high degree of independence, requiring minimal supervision from management. Displays good initiative and follow-up; focuses on details, while understanding how work fits into the mission of the organization. Takes decisive action yet is flexible and willing to consider alternative perspectives.
• Works effectively as a team member, utilizing contributions of other team members to complete projects.
• Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrates diplomacy in dealing with difficult situations.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of management, develops relationships with peers in other departments and understands the formal and informal structure of the organization. Utilizes these skills to enhance communications and assist in goal achievement.
• Seeks information beyond immediate knowledge and continually seeks opportunities for development relating to the business as well as personal career enhancement.
• Possesses the highest level of integrity, discretion and judgment, and is able to use these skills to effectively build trusting relationships with others.
• Other responsibilities may include regional budget management including the tracking of operating expenses. 
• Regional Sales Coordinators Work cross functionally with various departments within Home Office. Prioritize and direct response to incoming mail and telephone calls as appropriate. 
• Processing all sales force paperwork including new hires, terminations, transfers, and promotions. 
• Track vacation, short term disability, family leave and maintain field force personnel files and field force roster. This will include monthly reconciliation’s with finance and our Incentive Compensation team.
• Keeping an accurate record of all sales force documents
• Lead negotiation, planning, budget management and onsite support for national and regional POAs, leadership meetings, and additional sales meetings, as required. 
• Process Service Orders for the team, as needed via Ariba & SAP systems.
• Single point of contact for disseminating information to the Region field force (RBDs/DBMs/HCs) including sending of communications and ad hoc requests as required.
• Clear communication and coordination with BMS brand and matrix teams and external consultants, as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior administrative experience in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Candidate should possess strong planning, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Preferred working knowledge of Workday
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint
• This position requires a positive and proactive team player with strong administrative capabilities.

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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