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.

Description

The Global Ozanimod UC Senior Director is responsible for developing and executing the UC medical affairs strategy across markets. This individual will be responsible for supporting the launch of the UC indication of Ozanimod across markets worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• As a leader in the Ozanimod IBD team, the Ozanimod UC WW medical affairs team will represent global medical affairs in cross functional leadership forums as required, including global brand team, medical affairs strategy team and launch readiness forum  

• Develop, communicate and execute the medical strategy plan for Ozanimod UC worldwide. Responsible for requesting and managing medical budget to ensure execution to defined targets.

• Lead regional medical affairs strategies in conjunction with clinical development, market access and commercial colleagues with focus on Major Markets and Intercontinental.

• Provide ongoing expertise to execute on congress strategy, field medical plans, home office training, execution of TL plan and other medical strategies

• Provides expert opinion on the current trends in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, existing and emerging treatment options as well as unmet medical needs in IBD to inform key medical and business decisions.

• Provide medical support to the WW medical affairs organization, including developing and delivering training curriculum and content for market field medical associates.

• Reporting to the ED Medical affairs IBD lead and working alongside the head of GI medicine,  this position will be closely involved in execution of medical data generation activities, phase 4 studies and ISR planning, delivery of publication plan and similar activities

• Establish BMS as a leader in the IBD space and develop and maintain strong relationships with WW key opinion leaders, key professional societies and organizations in collaboration with other global medical affairs functions and clinical colleagues through scientific dialogue pertinent to BMS I&F interest. Lead and participate in WW advisory meetings with WW opinion leaders.

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Experience/Qualifications:

• M.D., D.O., Ph.D. or equivalent degree, with a minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including in gastroenterology or related therapeutic areas, is required.  Prior experience in IBD is preferred

• Director (2+ years) in the pharma/biopharma industry.  Medical affairs experience in EU / WW markets is preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong formal presentation skills

• Excellent planning and organization skills

• Strong interpersonal skills commensurate with the need to work closely with both external physicians/scientists and numerous in-house support groups

• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity, represent the company’s high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism

• Demonstrated ability to maintain scientific credibility while executing the Medical Affairs plan, and to communicate scientific results and effectively respond to data queries from customers and/or consultants

• Strong scientific analytical skills

• Ability to work under pressure, and to maintain scientific excellence within timelines

• Ability to travel (frequent travel will be required)

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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.

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