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

Position reports to the Director of Early Assets & Biomarkers Worldwide Scientific Publications within Medical Capabilities of Global Medical Affairs and is responsible for the planning and timely execution of scientifically accurate and strategically aligned publications to support BMS early assets and biomarkers in the portfolio worldwide.  The manager of Early Assets & Biomarkers Scientific Publications will ensure the disclosure of the science of BMS products and research data to inform Healthcare Providers and Patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

A core member of Worldwide Early Assets & Biomarkers Scientific Publications Team, the Senior Manager for Early Assets & Biomarkers is accountable for:

• With guidance from manager, manages across a global matrix organization to drive quality planning and timely communication of key scientific and clinical information for BMS products within specified therapeutic area.

• Builds strong cross-functional collaborations and ensures alignment of the scientific communication plan with both the research and business plan for the therapeutic area.

• Provides scientific guidance and support to cross-functional colleagues, as to positively impact the business broadly and globally.

• Demonstrates 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.

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

• Directs, reviews and approves manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other documents to ensure appropriate evaluation and presentation of data, methodology, interpretation

• Assist Director by acting as liaison/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.

• Collaborates and partners 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

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

• Manages annual budget and works within allocated resources.

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

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced scientific degree: PhD, PharmD, or equivalent in scientific/biomedical field; biomedical research knowledge/experience strongly preferred

• A minimum of 2-3+ years’ experience in medical writing and/or Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry with a focus on scientific publications; experience in early-stage drug development and/or translational research preferred

• Demonstrated track record of leading and executing in highly matrix environment working across multiple functional areas

• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and 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

• Demonstrated ability to lead scientific publication planning and execution during all phases of drug development and commercialization process

• Understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements; ability to analyze and interpret complex clinical data

• 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

• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications, and familiar with publication management tool (e.g. DataVision)

• Strong communication skills across channels--narrative, PPT, digital, verbal

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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