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The Associate Director, WW Medical Cell Therapy Autoimmune, LCM/Pan-Indication, will report to a WW Medical Cell Therapy Autoimmune, LCM/Pan-Indication Lead, WW Medical Cell Therapy. The role is headquarters based and will provide scientific leadership and support for Autoimmunity Cell Therapy Network (ACTioN) and for BMS compounds in various stages of clinical development, as well as approved products within multiple therapeutic areas. ACTioN is a BMS initiative aimed at establishing leadership in the use of Cell Therapy to address unmet needs in Autoimmune Diseases. This individual will support the design and implementation of ACTioN scientific and educational plans. They may serve as a disease area expert in content creation and review, strategic/tactical discussions, insights, and presentations with internal/external experts/ investigators across autoimmune disorders, including within neurology. They will also provide support to medical matrix partners. When appropriate, they will also support the execution of BMS sponsored Medical Affairs trials, and assist in the evaluation and support of collaborative and investigator-initiated trials. Position can be based in the US or Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Provides input into ACTioN initiatives across the scientific and educational pillars, supports ACTioN events, and contributes to the ACTion network deliverablesSupports global medical strategy and tactics across the autoimmune portfolioProvides disease area expertise and represents WW Medical within cross-functional matrix teams (e.g., ACTioN, Commercial, Clinical Development, Scientific Communications, etc.)Represents BMS at professional meetings, congresses, and symposia; represents WW Medical with thought leadersProvides high quality scientific/clinical input and review of disease strategy/plans, abstracts, posters, presentation slides, manuscripts, educational materials including slides, webcasts, etc., IIT protocols, steering committee/ advisory board meeting objectives, materials, booth panels, Med info letters, CDPs, Commercial Brand plans, and Integrated Evidence PlansTracks priority Medical Affairs tactics and performance to goals/budgetPartners with Scientific Communications on developing publication strategy, gap analyses, content creation, and key scientific statementsCreates and delivers relevant training and materials for the broader BMS organizationPerforms scientific searches, data summaries, insight collection assessments and competitive intelligence analyses

Qualifications & Experience

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, PA/NP)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 teamsThe successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, have excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and writtenHe or she should have an understanding of pharmaceutical drug development including clinical development, regulatory, life cycle management of pharmaceutical products, and knowledge of thought leaders in the fieldThe ideal candidate will have clinical expertise, and some relevant experience in the disease area within the pharmaceutical industry, such as within Medical Affairs or Clinical DevelopmentStrong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex situations and gain alignment with diverse stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to execute and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple prioritiesUnderstanding of business acumen including payer and market access challenges Travel: Expected 20% travel within the continental US

​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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