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Position reports to the Senior Director, US Medical Oncology, Gastrointestinal (GI) Portfolio. The primary responsibility of the Associate Director is developing and implementing the US Medical Strategies and objectives for the assigned gastrointestinal tumor(s). This Associate Director role is responsible for integrating and aligning GI strategies through establishing and maintaining cross-functional collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, US Commercialization, WW Medical, Clinical Development teams, among others

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of US medical plan in alignment with US Commercial and WW MedicalProvide strategic, scientific, and executional leadership while partnering with the integrated matrix team, including Medical, Commercial and Access organizationsLead and partner effectively with the integrated matrix team to direct lifecycle management activities and tactics Develop/refine and implement key medical activities, including medical advisory boards, Medical Science Liaison resources and training, congresses, reactive content, and communication strategy, including publicationsPartner with US Commercial and Access organizations to integrate medical perspectives into the commercial strategy and ensure appropriate alignment between commercial and medical activitiesDevelop and maintain long-term, trusted relationships with external thought leaders and scientific experts to assess unmet medical needs in order to develop an appropriate and relevant medical strategyInteracts and maintains relationships with the medical matrix (particularly Field Medical and Worldwide Medical), physician leaders and researchers, Competitive Intelligence, Payers and Advocacy groups and other external and
internal customers to implement the US disease strategyCollaborates with functional areas outside of medical including marketing, sales, access, legal, regulatory, clinical operations, and research and developmentEnsure US medical strategies, objectives and tactics are aligned across the medical matrix and integrated with the strategic brand plan

Qualifications & Experience

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP)Prior (3-5+ years) pharmaceutical industry experience in medical affairs is preferredHighly organized and motivated individual with the ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives across diverse high performing matrix teamsMust have the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and writtenStrong understanding of pharmaceutical drug development, including clinical development, regulatory, life cycle management of pharmaceutical products, and ability to build relationships and/or collaborate with thought leaders
in the fieldStrong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex situations and gain alignment with diverse stakeholders to make decisionsDemonstrated ability to execute and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple prioritiesEstimated 20% travel (as applicable)

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $166,350 - $201,600, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). 

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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