Director, US Medical Affairs, Multiple Myeloma

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The Medical Director, US Medical, Multiple Myeloma will report to the Senior Director, US Medical Multiple Myeloma Lead. He/she will be headquarter based, and will provide medical leadership for a novel CELMoD asset and support for the overall Multiple Myeloma portfolio of products. This individual will be involved in integrated strategic planning within Global Medical Affairs under the direction of the US Medical Multiple Myeloma lead and Global Multiple Myeloma disease lead as well as in close partnership with the US Commercialization organization, Clinical Research and Development, HEOR, Market Access, Translational Development, and Regulatory, and will lead the US Medical asset strategy supporting the US and Global Multiple Myeloma Disease Leads.

The Medical Director will provide key contribution for the asset medical strategy in the US, in alignment with overall US and World Wide Medical strategy, and will be responsible for execution of the medical plan for the asset in alignment with the overall MM medical strategy and under the direction of the Disease Leads. He/she will represent US Medical as asset lead in Multiple Myeloma with broad responsibilities and impact across the US business and overall Medical organization. Execution of the strategy will be achieved through their therapeutic area expertise, launch excellence, execution of strategic tactics, and coordination with the rest of the US Medical team including functional leaders and the field-based team. He/she will work closely with the World Wide Medical Multiple Myeloma team to prepare for the US launch of new products, as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the US Medical Affairs strategic asset plan development and tactical execution, in coordination with the Global Medical Affairs and other cross-functional teams.
• Represent US Medical Affairs as a therapeutic area expert in both internal and external venues including the US and Global cross-functional teams, clinical sub-teams, and advisory boards / steering committees. Represent BMS at professional meetings, congresses, and local symposia.
• Lead launch readiness activities for key late stage asset(s) entering the market.
• Lead/support various Medical Affairs cross-functional working groups. Collaborate with Medical Affairs field colleagues to define, guide and execute therapeutic regional strategies and tactics with appropriate use of resources.
• Provide strategic input into the US publication, content development, scientific communications platform, and medical education strategy.
• Responsible for field medical leadership, including driving MSL asset strategy, integrated scientific engagement prioritization, and strategic medical insight collection.
• Provide high quality clinical input and review of congress abstracts, posters, presentation slides, manuscripts, educational materials, steering committee and advisory board meeting materials, medical information response documents, scientific educational grant requests, compassionate use requests, and patient advocacy grant requests among others.
• Track priority Medical Affairs tactics and performance to goals/budget.
• Support investigator-initiated trials, RWE planning, and lifecycle data strategy.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experiences in Multiple Myeloma required. Advanced degree in health related field such as MD, PharmD or PhD et al.
• A minimum of 5 years industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in the conduct of clinical trials in hematology/oncology.
• Proficiency in clinical data review and interpretation.
• Excellent analytical skills and solid experience in translating medical/clinical information into medical affairs strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Matrix leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated customer focus orientation & credibility with customers.
• Knowledge/application of data sources, reports and tools for the creation of solid plans.
• Regular travel required as needed

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Compensation Overview:

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $207,490 - $251,433
Princeton - NJ - US: $207,490 - $251,433 


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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