Associate Director, Worldwide Cell Therapy Medical Communications Excellence - Bristol Myers Squibb
Madison, NJ
About the Job
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
Position Summary
+ Work with Executive Director of Cell Therapy Medical Communications to collaborate across functions and within the medical matrix to support medical communications excellence.
+ Drive innovation, idea generation, and execution of objectives to continually evolve processes to ensure efficiencies and enhance the value of Medial Communications.
+ Develop and closely manage Medical Communications budget in financial management systems to ensure continued transparency into medical communication spend.
+ Serve as the Medical Communications point of contact between Finance, Medical Governance & Policy and our Agency partners.
+ Oversee the Agency partners to ensure deliverables are met within budget and timelines. Support appropriate usage of publication management tools.
+ Interface with vendors and Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to optimize strategic outsourcing partnerships including developing performance scorecards & metrics reports, evaluating Agency performance, and leading initiatives for successful onboarding and integration of new Agency partners. Communicate to team members and stakeholders. Implement mitigation strategies as necessary.
+ Continuously assess Agency resource model for defined span of control. Anticipates and proactively partners with TA lead, Agency Leadership, and Medical Communication Leads to implement adjustments ensuring readiness to meet current and future business needs. Escalates risks appropriately to TA Lead and Agency Leadership for action.
+ Develops pro-active, cross-functional portfolio (above brand/indication) Medical Communications metrics.
+ May serve as the Medical Communications Congress execution lead on cross-functional Congress planning teams.
+ Collaborates with Medical Communications Executive Director to identify TA efficiencies and implement best practices.
+ Create and track project timelines, plans, and deliverables, identify risks to timelines and deliverables, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate issues appropriately.
+ Tracks status of Medical Education projects as needed and directed by Director, Medical Education.
Areas of Competence
+ Demonstrates a high degree of independence, requiring minimal supervision from management to accomplish complex project work assignments. Proactively identifies projects and initiatives for self, and eagerly accepts challenges and new responsibilities.
+ Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks to meet project deadlines.
+ Able to work effectively in an environment of changing priorities and goals.
+ Anticipates needs and emerging issues and proposes solutions, based upon gathered insights and established strategy as identified during collaboration with matrix partners.
+ Engages and energizes employees through communication of goals, priorities, and other business critical information.
Qualifications & Experience
+ BS in health-science related field with a minimum of 7 years' experience in the pharmaceutical or related healthcare industry.
+ Demonstrated competence in publication field including execution across all phases of drug development and commercialization, good publication practices and guidance (GPP3, ICMJE), Sunshine Act, Pharma Code of Conduct, and other guidance related to post- marketing practices, scientific data communication, and transparency & conflict-of-interest environments
+ Understanding of ACCME, OIG and FDA requirements for continuing medical education/independent medical education.
+ Experience with change leadership and demonstrated success in leading across a cross- functional matrix team with excellent organizational, written & oral communication, facilitation, interpersonal and leadership skills.
+ Proven experience with effectively managing timelines, identifying resource needs and constraints, and implementing strategies to meet changing needs/requirements.
+ Track record of success in leading complex projects. Demonstrated strong project management skills; Project management certification (PMP) a plus.
+ Expert experience managing 3rd party vendors and contracts.
#LI-Hybrid
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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1586684
Updated: 2024-11-01 04:00:45.083 UTC
Location: Princeton-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
Position Summary
+ Work with Executive Director of Cell Therapy Medical Communications to collaborate across functions and within the medical matrix to support medical communications excellence.
+ Drive innovation, idea generation, and execution of objectives to continually evolve processes to ensure efficiencies and enhance the value of Medial Communications.
+ Develop and closely manage Medical Communications budget in financial management systems to ensure continued transparency into medical communication spend.
+ Serve as the Medical Communications point of contact between Finance, Medical Governance & Policy and our Agency partners.
+ Oversee the Agency partners to ensure deliverables are met within budget and timelines. Support appropriate usage of publication management tools.
+ Interface with vendors and Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to optimize strategic outsourcing partnerships including developing performance scorecards & metrics reports, evaluating Agency performance, and leading initiatives for successful onboarding and integration of new Agency partners. Communicate to team members and stakeholders. Implement mitigation strategies as necessary.
+ Continuously assess Agency resource model for defined span of control. Anticipates and proactively partners with TA lead, Agency Leadership, and Medical Communication Leads to implement adjustments ensuring readiness to meet current and future business needs. Escalates risks appropriately to TA Lead and Agency Leadership for action.
+ Develops pro-active, cross-functional portfolio (above brand/indication) Medical Communications metrics.
+ May serve as the Medical Communications Congress execution lead on cross-functional Congress planning teams.
+ Collaborates with Medical Communications Executive Director to identify TA efficiencies and implement best practices.
+ Create and track project timelines, plans, and deliverables, identify risks to timelines and deliverables, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate issues appropriately.
+ Tracks status of Medical Education projects as needed and directed by Director, Medical Education.
Areas of Competence
+ Demonstrates a high degree of independence, requiring minimal supervision from management to accomplish complex project work assignments. Proactively identifies projects and initiatives for self, and eagerly accepts challenges and new responsibilities.
+ Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks to meet project deadlines.
+ Able to work effectively in an environment of changing priorities and goals.
+ Anticipates needs and emerging issues and proposes solutions, based upon gathered insights and established strategy as identified during collaboration with matrix partners.
+ Engages and energizes employees through communication of goals, priorities, and other business critical information.
Qualifications & Experience
+ BS in health-science related field with a minimum of 7 years' experience in the pharmaceutical or related healthcare industry.
+ Demonstrated competence in publication field including execution across all phases of drug development and commercialization, good publication practices and guidance (GPP3, ICMJE), Sunshine Act, Pharma Code of Conduct, and other guidance related to post- marketing practices, scientific data communication, and transparency & conflict-of-interest environments
+ Understanding of ACCME, OIG and FDA requirements for continuing medical education/independent medical education.
+ Experience with change leadership and demonstrated success in leading across a cross- functional matrix team with excellent organizational, written & oral communication, facilitation, interpersonal and leadership skills.
+ Proven experience with effectively managing timelines, identifying resource needs and constraints, and implementing strategies to meet changing needs/requirements.
+ Track record of success in leading complex projects. Demonstrated strong project management skills; Project management certification (PMP) a plus.
+ Expert experience managing 3rd party vendors and contracts.
#LI-Hybrid
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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1586684
Updated: 2024-11-01 04:00:45.083 UTC
Location: Princeton-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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