Regional Associate Director, Cell Therapy Autoimmune (CTAI)

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The Field Medical organization embodies our medical mission to be recognized as the trusted partner for internal stakeholders and the healthcare community, driving scientific exchange to enhance medical education, data generation, insight generation and patients’ access to medicine.

The Regional Associate Director (RAD) role is field-based and focused on managing a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). The RAD is responsible for oversight of MSLs in support of BMS medicines and all phases of associated clinical trials. The RAD oversees their regional team to ensure disease and product related medical needs in the region are being identified. Oversight of the MSLs’ primary responsibilities which includes establishing relevant and timely interactions with Thought Leaders (TLs) and other Health Care Providers (HCPs) aligned with medical strategies to discuss safe and appropriate use of approved products. RADs are responsible for ensuring the MSLs effectively respond to unsolicited questions on current medical and scientific issues, healthcare advances, treatment trends, and health outcomes measures appropriately and as per company guidance.

The Field Medical RAD responsibilities are as follows:

Leading and Managing Field Medical (FM) Team

• Active member of the Field Medical leadership/ management team, within and across Cell Therapy Autoimmune
• Identifies talent, conducts robust interview process for selecting highly qualified Field Medical (FM) and other Medical personnel, and fills vacancies expeditiously
• Ensures new staff attend new hire on-boarding and complete required therapeutic and administrative training programs within established timelines
• Translates FM objectives into individual performance goals for direct reports and helps define performance goals
• Effectively provides consistent coaching, mentoring, and frequent feedback to direct reports, and others, as appropriate; documents behavioral observations and performance as directed and/or as needed
• Promotes a culture of innovation, constructive challenge, team spirit and accountability within the team that is patient-centric
• Provides training and direction to FM team members on developing appropriate peer-to-peer scientific engagement
• Ensures FM engages in timely exchanges with external customers and internal partners in accordance with compliance policies and procedures to communicate medical information for all products in an accurate, balanced, fair and objective manner

Stakeholder Management

• Provides strategic input and insights as part of compliant collaboration across the matrix in support of account management
• Ensures FM team captures and communicates relevant medical insights; provides insight updates across the matrix as appropriate; contributes to development/implementation of action plans resulting from key insights
• Uses active listening to understand customer needs and promote focused communication while ensuring appropriate two-way engagement with customers

Medical Planning/Strategy

• Communicates information to regional teams and ensures execution of medical strategies, objectives and FM plans within boundaries established by regulatory and legal compliance in accordance with company policies and sound ethical practices
• Engages in appropriate collaboration with the regional sales and access matrix teams to share geographical and healthcare provider information within compliance boundaries

Additional Activities

• Ensures that the role of FM in the submission process of investigators’ proposals for clinical trials is completed in accordance with Company policies, and applicable law, regulations, and ethical standards
• Ensures FM team’s execution of clinical trial support activities (as per established study scope documents)
• Ensures that FM team has the required knowledge to identify Adverse Events (AEs) and fully understand and comply with BMS Pharmacovigilance SOPs regarding identification and reporting timelines
• Contributes to managing external communication when significant safety issues arise, with the well-being of patients being the goal
• Understands and adheres to the BMS Standards of Business Conduct and Ethics, all Company policies and procedures including those that apply to all employees and those that are specific to the role of FM
• Understands PhRMA Code, ICH, GCP, and relevant FDA laws and regulations
• Completes and certifies understanding of all required training; Ensures adherence by team
• Identifies additional procedural training for self and team aligned with activities as needed
• Conveys a clear message on laws, regulations, and ethical standards to both internal and external customers, acts as a peer influencer and role model

Degree Requirements

• Attainment of terminal degree in medical science (PA-C, DNP, Pharm D, M.D., or Ph.D.) is required

Experience Required

• Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical and/or pharmaceutical experience INCLUDING a minimum of 4 years of FM experience
• Cell therapy or rheumatology MSL experience for at least 3 years is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead national field medical projects or initiatives
• Work in cross-functional teams with proven track records managing multiple projects and priorities
• Track record of effectively managing risk and compliance
• Work in a matrix environment with ability to succeed in an ambiguous environment
• Experience coaching and mentoring within an FM organization
• Leading and executing autonomously
• Communicating scientific and/or clinical data to researchers and/or HCPs
• Building credible, scientifically oriented relationships with external experts within the cell therapy autoimmune space and clinical practice leaders/access decision makers
• Quickly and comprehensively learn about new subject areas and healthcare environments

Knowledge Desired

• In-depth knowledge of cell therapy and rheumatology, including key scientific publications, is strongly desired.
• ASMART principles in goal setting
• Clear understanding of customer (HCP and payer) and patient needs
• Knowledge of principles and implications of pharmacoeconomic data
• Knowledge of the US Healthcare System and the Pharmaceutical Industry; Understanding of environmental and industry trends (e.g. Market Access and Patient Advocacy) and their impact on the business
• Knowledge of regional key institutions/IDNs/Health Systems
• Knowledge of clinical trial design, process and procedures required for clinical activities
• Knowledge of all relevant compliance standards
• Strong communication and presentation skills, in spoken and written word; Able to effectively communicate/ listen and answer questions
• Appreciation of the complexities of cross-functional and joint venture management issues
• Demonstrated technical acumen including MS Office skills, ability to adopt and leverage multiple business applications
• Demonstration of the BMS Values

Travel Required

• Travel required, including frequent travel to PPK home office
• The RAD will spend the majority of their time in the field with their team and external customers.
• Additional time will be required working with Home Office Stakeholders on Strategic initiatives.
• Further requirements based on Region assignment and team need

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Compensation Overview:

Field - United States - US: $166,350 - $201,571


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.

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 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.

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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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