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Position Summary:
The Associate Director of Strategic Accounts will be responsible for optimizing access and appropriate utilization of ORENCIA IV (abatacept) and SOTYKTU (Deucravacitinib), while elevating BMS as a leader within Immunology with National Organized Rheumatology and Dermatology Networks, Infusion Management Companies, Rheumatology Management Service Organizations, Private Equity-owned groups and large independent, and consolidated group practices. This is a high-impact role that directly influences two brands by developing and executing strategic initiatives to drive growth within the broader Immunology portfolio.
This role will be targeting key accounts to optimize access, reimbursement, customer experience, and appropriate utilization of ORENCIA IV and SOTYKTU. As such, a deep working knowledge and understanding of clinical, economic, business model, and formulary dynamics that drive decision-making is critical. This individual will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including Sales, Medical, Marketing, Market Access and Contracting.
This is a critical role in establishing BMS as a leader in Immunology (Rheumatology and Dermatology) and identifying opportunities for relevant, compliant collaborations with these accounts to further support the efforts of the healthcare providers in improving patient outcomes.
This is a field-based role that will report to the Director of Strategic Accounts within the Immunology marketing organization.
The Northeast geography encompasses ME, NH, VT, RI, MA, NY, PA, NJ.
Key Responsibilities:
Gain a deep understanding of customer objectives, challenges, stakeholder/influence mapping, and market dynamics and translate this knowledge into developing actionable strategic plans to optimize customer engagement and account outcomes
Integrate and prioritize account plans and activities across matrix partners to ensure stellar account management/support that leads to meaningful outcomes
Engage and partner with key customers to implement compliant solutions to optimize patient care and access to BMS products. Customers include, but are not limited to, key decision makers and stakeholders within Rheumatology and Dermatology i.e. Centers of Excellence, large private equity backed and independent consolidated groups, national Rheumatology super groups, and infusion management companies.
Analyze and apply market data to assess business opportunities and priorities, including relevant impact of regional health care trends
Identify unique, meaningful opportunities to differentiate both BMS and its products within key accounts
Conducts regular internal strategy discussions and performance reviews to ensure stakeholder alignment and a clear understanding of the account business strategy and objectives
Close alignment and working relations with Field Sales, Field Medical, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Access, Account Executives, and Policy on an ongoing basis to ensure seamless execution against account plans
Supports reactive contracting opportunities within defined geographies including managing relations with MSO partners
Engage with stakeholders to deliver and execute any reactive contracts, outside of GPO responsibility, addressing updates to provider/group contracts for BMS products
Serve as the lead BMS contact for all C-Suite executives, finance, pharmacy, and
operations key decision makers within targeted accounts
Coordinate cross-functional team efforts and facilitate senior executive engagements as needed to support strategic account initiatives
Key Qualifications & Experience:
BS/BA degree required
Minimum of 8 years of pharmaceutical experience with previous regional or national
account management experience preferred
Recent dermatology and/or rheumatology experience with working knowledge of large
equity-owned groups, super groups, and centers of excellence is strongly preferred
Prior people management experience preferred
Biologics/buy and bill and specialty medications/specialty pharmacy experience preferred
Proven leadership skills and ability to network across complex internal and external
environments
Demonstrates critical thinking and strong decision-making skills
Excellent social, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills required
Ability to navigate complex accounts and engage with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative customer centric approaches, leverage
multi-disciplinary capabilities and resources to realize objectives
Ability for up to 60% travel including overnights
A valid driver’s license within the 50 United States is required
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $164,990 - $199,900, 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 Life At BMS - BMS Careers
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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