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, Manager is responsible for the planning and timely execution of scientifically accurate and strategically aligned publications to support the BMS portfolio worldwide. The Senior Manager 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 Senior Manager 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: PharmD, PhD or equivalent in scientific/biomedical field; therapeutic experience preferred

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in medical writing and/or Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry with a focus on scientific publications

• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel (domestically and internationally)

Knowledge Desired

• Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Industry

• Demonstrated ability to lead scientific publication planning and execution in a matrix environment and across all phases of drug development and commercialization

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

• 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)

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.