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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Summary: The Head of Scientific Communications & Engagement (SCE) has a strong scientific communications background, preferably with experience in one of BMS’ major therapeutic areas (Oncology, Hematology, Immunology, Fibrosis, CV), with ability to apply clinical and scientific expertise to drive global internal and external Medical Communications for training and external engagement with HCPs, patients, and payers.

S/he will report to the Head of Global Medical organization and lead a team that will own the Scientific Narrative, develop the Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) and associated tactics (i.e. Publications, Scientific Content, Med Info, Med Education, Field Medical training) to ensure pull-through of the Scientific Narrative.

S/he will be accountable for disclosure of the science and health economic value of BMS products and research data that informs Healthcare Providers, Patients, and Payers worldwide.

The incumbent has a track record of innovation with a clear vision on how new technologies can be successfully implemented in effective and personalized medical communication. They will apply enterprise mindset and lead strategically across the BMS matrix by working with stakeholders from WW medical and local market medical teams, Research & Early Development (R&ED), Global Drug Development (GDD), Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Global Biometric Sciences (GBS), Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Corporate Affairs, Competitive Intelligence, Legal, Business Insights & Analytics (BI&A) and other key functions.

S/he will be accountable for aligning with cross-functional stakeholders on highest priority areas, develop the right personalized communication materials, and disseminate through optimized channels to appropriate internal & external stakeholders at the right time.

S/he will enable streamlined collaboration with Worldwide Customer Capabilities (WCC) team to drive external engagement planning, digital, and omni-channels. S/he will manage a team of training and compliance specialists to ensure internal readiness of field-based and home office employees for clinical trials, launches, key congresses, and audits. S/he will enable data-driven decision making by partnering with BI&A to effectively leverage external Medical insights and innovative analytics. bms.com/careers

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and trusted partnership to the worldwide TA and Market Heads and across the R&D continuum to develop Medical Communication strategy inclusive of creation, packaging, and dissemination of Medical Communications.
  • Accountable for delivery of timely and high-quality medical publications, scientific content, and congress presentations worldwide in alignment with overall Medical vision, strategy, and objectives.
  • Provide scientific communication leadership through story-telling that translates BMS science into patient care and enables internal readiness for external engagement.
  • Must have strong business acumen, ability to interface with senior leaders to make trade-off decisions and navigate through budget/resource constraints to deliver on business priorities.
  • Provide strategic direction for developing personalized scientific communications through landscape analysis and insights that meets the needs of HCPs, payers, and patients.
  • Proven change leader who demonstrates forward thinking, proactive, strategic, and collaborative approach.
  • Lead with business savviness and innovative mindset and approaches to data analytics to define value drivers that will drive data-driven decisions.
  • Leverage personal & non-personal channels (social media) and social media listening to broaden reach of our scientific communications.
  • Accountable for Medical Communications OpEx budget and allocation of funds to TA-specific Medical Communications and ensure resource allocation to highest business priorities.
  • Lead Global Medical training and drive compliance with GxP, evolving landscape, technology, and third-party oversight.
  • The incumbent maintains clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in specific therapeutic areas; reviews scientific journals; attend scientific and key technical meetings; network with external professional associations (i.e. MAPS, PhactMI, MILE, ISMPP), and participate in internal training programs.

Keeps abreast of the current literature, collects and communicates medical and scientific insights and intelligence relevant to lifecycle and product portfolio.

Key Capabilities for Role INNOVATION:

  • Leadership behaviors for innovation to help define the unmet need and spark partner collaboration in innovation.
  • Evolve ‘where we play’ to build effective presence in geographies of intense innovation.
  • Leverage partner capabilities for innovation to unlock the maximum value from innovation.
  • Competitively pivots to improve quality and speed of decision making to advance the right ideas.
  • Accelerate digital capability by using technology and analytics to increase value, engagement, agility and decision making.
  • Analyze and disrupt the status quo and develop advanced analytics to drive competitiveness, inform our decisions and innovate the way we operate.
  • Innovative leadership to accelerate digital capabilities and investments in data and IT systems, social media, and patient engagement. bms.com/careers

LEADERSHIP:

  • Strong capacity to work, collaborate, communicate, influence, and lead in a cross-functional matrix environment, delivering on Medical strategies with a one-team, one-portfolio mindset
  • Excellent executive presentation skills, ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, and to influence others to think through problems, improvement opportunities, solutions, and plans
  • Motivate, inspire and influence others across the organization and enterprise to achieve results and adopt new operational models.
  • Outstanding visionary that strategically leads the development and maturity of technical and business capabilities.

TALENT:

  • Demonstrated track record as a Talent Champion in coaching, developing, retaining, acquiring, and building a diverse pipeline of future talent.
  • Gather internal and external data & insights to advance inclusive culture.
  • Revitalized focus on building a best-in-class innovation culture.
  • Ignite our impact and challenge status quo, push boundaries, organize key stakeholders across the business and HR, to optimize and deliver for Medical.
  • Develop and execute regional strategies to increase cultural competency and meet local market needs.
  • Shape/provide thought leadership to drive differentiated outcomes.

BUSINESS ACUMEN:

  • Cost engineering for innovation drives to drive value captured through efficiency projects.
  • Has a strong understanding of external environment and pivots to stay ahead of competition.
  • Match core partner capabilities to unmet needs for innovation.
  • Ability to synthesize rapidly evolving healthcare dynamics and translate to new business/organizational models.
  • Optimize functional efficiency and streamline systems and processes to optimize the MCDC portfolio.
  • Unlocking incremental value through our strategic internal and external partnership by applying tools and best practices to influence the way we work.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT:

  • Lead the strategy and execution of change management processes and tools to build a strategy that support the adoption of changes required by global projects and initiatives to be deployed across SCE.
  • Identify, mitigate and manage anticipated resistance, issues, and risks, proactively.
  • Integrate change management activities into SCE project and program plans, according to SCE strategy and Therapeutic Area Medical Plans.
  • Identify measures of successful adoption, utilization, proficiency, and change risk mitigation in consultation with key business partners.
  • Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, ensuring the business leadership team is aligned and a true sponsor of change(s). bms.com/careers

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  • Advanced scientific required (MD, PharmD, PhD).
  • Training and scientific expertise in one of BMS’ major therapeutic areas (Oncology, Hematology, Immunology, Fibrosis, CV).
  • Develops and maintains strong network with Thought Leaders and scientific societies, a credible voice of Medical with external customers.
  • Ability to connect the “internal” science to the “external” unmet medical need. • Ability to communicate complex clinical data in a user-friendly way.
  • Experience in leveraging Real World Evidence to inform treatment guidelines and patient access.
  • Functional understanding of Drug Development and implementation of Medical strategies.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum of 15+ years of mix of development/clinical and medical experience, with an emphasis on Global or Market based Medical Affairs experience. • Credible, dynamic leader and capable of interacting across all levels of the business with a demonstrated track record of establishing and actively managing relationships with key external stakeholders, matrix partners, and other company resources to optimize capabilities.
  • Clinical or Academic Experience (Patient Facing) is desirable.
  • Advanced leadership skills/experience managing people and portfolio understanding of Research and Drug Development and the ability to communicate data in an impactful way.
  • Acts with the highest level of integrity, flexibility, and credibility at customer/stakeholder interface.
  • Proven experience in building new organization/capabilities and high-performing teams.
  • Proven track record developing effective strategic directions and communications that drive results.
  • Demonstrated strong and proven communication , people management, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong matrix leadership management, enterprise mindset, and adaptability to change.
  • Experience leading global/virtual teams with a strong understanding across a range of medical, commercial and R&D roles.

Why You Should Apply Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. 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.

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/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.

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