Bristol-Myers Squibb
Associate Director, WW Medical Neuroscience Medical Communications
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Working with Us
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.
Position reports to the Executive Director (or Director) of Medical Communications within WW Medical Neuroscience, Global Medical Affairs and is responsible for the strategy and execution of Neurodegeneration medical communication plans. This role will ensure the disclosure of the science and health economic value of BMS products and research data to inform Healthcare Providers, Patients, and Payers in accordance with local regulations.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Director of Medical Communications is accountable for the following: Medical Communications Strategy
Establishing a clear, viable and compelling strategy for Medical Communications, aligned with the overall medical vision, strategy and objectives, and ensuring delivery of timely and high-quality medical publications, scientific content, medical education, medical information, and congress presentations. Understanding communication needs across markets and owning the pull-through and execution of the Scientific Narrative, development and execution of the functionally integrated publication plan, content plan, and application to the Scientific Communication Platform (SCP). Leading development of medical communications and ensuring timely journal submissions, publications, congress presentations, and delivery of internal and external scientific content. Demonstrating strong business acumen, interfacing with matrix partners to make trade-off decisions by managing the Medical Communications budget and allocation of funds and resources to highest business priorities. Data Dissemination
Serving as a subject matter expert to internal audiences related to communication landscape, HCP preferences, publication and scientific content planning, data disclosure / dissemination, and representing BMS scientific communications to external investigators, key authors, and journal editors. Leading internal process improvements to ensure BMS remains an ethical and credible leader in publications and scientific content, aligning with Good Publication Practices and industry standards; ensuring all employees engaged in publication activities follow GPP guidance with integrity, quality, and transparency. Overseeing the development and execution of functionally integrated and aligned medical communications plans; adjusting communications plans in accordance with clinical trial results, milestones and changes in the healthcare landscape. Demonstrating scientific/research expertise to support collaborations with internal and external disease-area experts to ensure quality data analysis, interpretation, communication planning and data disclosure/dissemination. Ensuring collection of insights to deliver high-quality medical communication that enables impactful dialogue with customers. Identifying and driving opportunities to enhance processes, tools, operating procedures, and outsourcing strategy to ensure consistent delivery and alignment of standards. Stakeholder Engagement
Fostering collaborative relationships with academic & clinical experts, publishers, medical associations and other key stakeholder groups; participating in external initiatives to foster trust within the academic and medical publishing community. Collaborating with internal stakeholders across the medical matrix and other Scientific Communications & Engagement teams to inform medical communications planning. Partnering with external vendors to balance internal and external execution of work. Establishing clear metrics aligned to meeting customer needs and demonstrating outcomes; regularly communicating metrics with key stakeholders. Qualifications & Experience
Advance scientific degree, PharmD, PhD or MD preferred 7-10 years of Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry experience with a focus on medical communications; local and global experience preferred Experience leading a large team or multiple teams and driving high performance Strategic leadership, ability to negotiate, collaborate, and drive performance Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and develop teams with quick deliverables Experience leading cross-functional, cross-cultural project teams across matrix, multiple markets, and global geographies Proven track record delivering business results in a large corporate environment with multiple priorities and tight timelines Strong leadership, organizational, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills Experience establishing strategic direction for teams and achieving objectives; comfortable with educated risk and broad impact decisions Experience with change leadership and leading teams through change Experience leading medical communications across all phases of drug development and commercialization Ability to analyze and interpret trial data; ability to influence and negotiate solutions Willingness and ability to travel Knowledge Desired
Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry knowledge External compliance, transparency and conflict-of-interest regulated environments Knowledge of Good Publication Practices and guidance (GPP, ICMJE), Sunshine Act, Pharma Code of Conduct, and related post-marketing communications Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) and ISMPP active member preferred Understanding of clinical trial design, statistics, and reporting requirements Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and familiarity with publication management tools #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. Compensation Overview
Location-specific ranges: Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $155,540 - $188,480; Princeton - NJ - US: $155,540 - $188,480. The starting compensation range is for a full-time employee (FTE). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final compensation will be based on demonstrated experience. Benefits vary by job and location. For more on benefits, please visit the dedicated careers site. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, wellbeing programs, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid time off, volunteer days, parental and caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, and other perks. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With the vision “Transforming patients’ lives through science,” every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes beyond ordinary. We value passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity. On-site Protocol BMS determines occupancy type by role: site-essential (100% onsite), site-by-design (hybrid with at least 50% onsite), or field-based/remote-by-design (travel as needed). We support reasonable workplace accommodations in recruitment and employment processes. For accommodations, contact adastaffingsupport@bms.com and visit the careers site for accessibility information. BMS may require vaccination against Covid-19 and boosters where permitted by law. BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as permitted by law. If located in Los Angeles County, additional information is available on the California residents page. Data collected in applications will be treated per privacy policies and regulations.
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The Associate Director of Medical Communications is accountable for the following: Medical Communications Strategy
Establishing a clear, viable and compelling strategy for Medical Communications, aligned with the overall medical vision, strategy and objectives, and ensuring delivery of timely and high-quality medical publications, scientific content, medical education, medical information, and congress presentations. Understanding communication needs across markets and owning the pull-through and execution of the Scientific Narrative, development and execution of the functionally integrated publication plan, content plan, and application to the Scientific Communication Platform (SCP). Leading development of medical communications and ensuring timely journal submissions, publications, congress presentations, and delivery of internal and external scientific content. Demonstrating strong business acumen, interfacing with matrix partners to make trade-off decisions by managing the Medical Communications budget and allocation of funds and resources to highest business priorities. Data Dissemination
Serving as a subject matter expert to internal audiences related to communication landscape, HCP preferences, publication and scientific content planning, data disclosure / dissemination, and representing BMS scientific communications to external investigators, key authors, and journal editors. Leading internal process improvements to ensure BMS remains an ethical and credible leader in publications and scientific content, aligning with Good Publication Practices and industry standards; ensuring all employees engaged in publication activities follow GPP guidance with integrity, quality, and transparency. Overseeing the development and execution of functionally integrated and aligned medical communications plans; adjusting communications plans in accordance with clinical trial results, milestones and changes in the healthcare landscape. Demonstrating scientific/research expertise to support collaborations with internal and external disease-area experts to ensure quality data analysis, interpretation, communication planning and data disclosure/dissemination. Ensuring collection of insights to deliver high-quality medical communication that enables impactful dialogue with customers. Identifying and driving opportunities to enhance processes, tools, operating procedures, and outsourcing strategy to ensure consistent delivery and alignment of standards. Stakeholder Engagement
Fostering collaborative relationships with academic & clinical experts, publishers, medical associations and other key stakeholder groups; participating in external initiatives to foster trust within the academic and medical publishing community. Collaborating with internal stakeholders across the medical matrix and other Scientific Communications & Engagement teams to inform medical communications planning. Partnering with external vendors to balance internal and external execution of work. Establishing clear metrics aligned to meeting customer needs and demonstrating outcomes; regularly communicating metrics with key stakeholders. Qualifications & Experience
Advance scientific degree, PharmD, PhD or MD preferred 7-10 years of Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry experience with a focus on medical communications; local and global experience preferred Experience leading a large team or multiple teams and driving high performance Strategic leadership, ability to negotiate, collaborate, and drive performance Ability to work in an ambiguous environment and develop teams with quick deliverables Experience leading cross-functional, cross-cultural project teams across matrix, multiple markets, and global geographies Proven track record delivering business results in a large corporate environment with multiple priorities and tight timelines Strong leadership, organizational, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills Experience establishing strategic direction for teams and achieving objectives; comfortable with educated risk and broad impact decisions Experience with change leadership and leading teams through change Experience leading medical communications across all phases of drug development and commercialization Ability to analyze and interpret trial data; ability to influence and negotiate solutions Willingness and ability to travel Knowledge Desired
Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry knowledge External compliance, transparency and conflict-of-interest regulated environments Knowledge of Good Publication Practices and guidance (GPP, ICMJE), Sunshine Act, Pharma Code of Conduct, and related post-marketing communications Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) and ISMPP active member preferred Understanding of clinical trial design, statistics, and reporting requirements Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and familiarity with publication management tools #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. Compensation Overview
Location-specific ranges: Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $155,540 - $188,480; Princeton - NJ - US: $155,540 - $188,480. The starting compensation range is for a full-time employee (FTE). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final compensation will be based on demonstrated experience. Benefits vary by job and location. For more on benefits, please visit the dedicated careers site. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, wellbeing programs, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid time off, volunteer days, parental and caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, and other perks. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With the vision “Transforming patients’ lives through science,” every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes beyond ordinary. We value passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity. On-site Protocol BMS determines occupancy type by role: site-essential (100% onsite), site-by-design (hybrid with at least 50% onsite), or field-based/remote-by-design (travel as needed). We support reasonable workplace accommodations in recruitment and employment processes. For accommodations, contact adastaffingsupport@bms.com and visit the careers site for accessibility information. BMS may require vaccination against Covid-19 and boosters where permitted by law. BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as permitted by law. If located in Los Angeles County, additional information is available on the California residents page. Data collected in applications will be treated per privacy policies and regulations.
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