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Position Summary:

This is a field-based job that will cover the Southeast Region of the US and travel will be required when deemed safe by the organization.

This is an opportunity to join the growing US Immunology Business at BMS and build a best-in-class Regional Sales Organization to support the launch of Sotyktu in Psoriasis as well as continue to grow the current indications from Orencia in the Rheumatology space. Those with a passion to build teams, create best in class cultures and organizational standards, have a deeply rooted investment in people development and always act with patient interest at the core of decisions should apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing, recruiting, onboarding and training District Business Managers and Territory Business Managers

Ensuring talent recruited represents a truly diverse team of professionals to enhance our competitiveness and innovation

Building a team that can succeed within the hybrid environment of meeting customer needs and business needs

Working with sales leadership and their matrix counterparts to continue to drive the evolution of our sales force capabilities to meet the changing external environment and ensure success of the current brands and future launches

Develop and implement region business plan in line with brand strategy to support both businesses and therapeutic areas Meet or exceed sales goals, maximize promotional budgets, and execute the national sales strategy in accordance with BMS polices

Innovate and identify new ways to build brand equity to exceed our short and long-term goals, ensuring all legal and compliance regulations are adhered to

Serve as a role model for Compliance and hold region accountable for Compliance by ensuring all practices within region are compliant with the BMS Compliance Code of Conduct, PhRMA Code, OIG Guidelines, PDMA Policies and Procedures and all other applicable laws, regulations, policies & procedures. To include liaising with medical, R&D, Value Access & Pricing, Patient Services, training and our brand team to appropriately deliver for our internal and external stakeholders. 

Identify opportunities in the marketplace, share best practices, and proactively communicate strategies to cross-functional partners and members of US Leadership Team.  Manage implementation of all promotional activities to support sales and marketing strategies, in accordance with BMS promotional policies.

Build Drive succession planning, diversity and talent retention efforts. Take a leadership role in creating a respectful & inclusive work environment while role modeling the BMS Values, fostering geographical and cultural diversity and an inclusive work environment.

 and ensure advocacy and support for BMS and our brand(s) with Key Opinion Leaders in Dermatology. 

Key Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 10 years of broad based, cross-functional experience in pharmaceutical sales 

Working knowledge of geographic condition / customer base (3 year recency of Derm experience preferred)

Previous 2nd line sales leadership experience

Launch experience in competitive markets

Understanding of environmental and industry trends, and impact on business

Proven top performance in field sales and field sales management

Experience building and leading teams of diverse backgrounds.

Participation in the development and implementation of strategy on a geographic or product basis.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

As this position requires operation of a Company-provided vehicle, offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate meeting the requirements of “Qualified Driver,” as determined by the Company in its sole discretion, including but not limited to the following: 1) at least 21 years of age; 2) a driver’s license in good standing issued by your state of residence; and 3) a driving risk level deemed acceptable by the Company.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $236,790 - $286,900, 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.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

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.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, 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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BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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