Director, WW Medical Cell Therapy, Professional Societies and Associations

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Working with UsChallenging. 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: .Position Summary Responsible for developing and leading the strategic engagement plan for WW Medical Cell Therapy Professional Societies and Associations. The Director, Professional Societies and Associations, WW Medical Cell Therapy:

• Serves as the BMS strategic engagement lead with WW Medical Cell Therapy professional societies and associations.
• The WW Director manages and leads interactions with societies and maintains the key strategic relationship for all medical strategic purposes.
• Collaborates with the Medical teams and additional key internal stakeholders to create and initiate innovative strategies for engagement with professional societies, including initiatives and programs in alignment with specific therapeutic area strategic imperatives.
• Should be familiar with the disease state(s) associated with this therapeutic area.
• Works cross-functionally and collaboratively to plan, execute, and communicate the Societies' strategic plan internally and interfaces with leadership and matrix teams appropriately.
• Thoroughly understands the complex and evolving healthcare environment and landscape and ensures that all interactions and strategies are implemented accordingly and compliantly.
• Thorough understanding the mission and vision of each organization.
• Serves as the primary relationship manager for professional societies' community, representing BMS at external meetings, making presentations to appropriate audiences, and preparing internal reports
• Internal strategic advisor to BMS matrix teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensures there is alignment and resourcing to execute on the societies' strategic plan.
• Educates internal stakeholders about professional societies and the functional role.
• Shape strategic approach to these organizations and work cross-functionally to ensure execution of the plans
• Maintain regular communication with professional societies and associations to remain current on all activities.
• Work extensively with BMS senior leaders across multiple departments at BMS including TA Development, Discovery, Translational Medicine, HQ and Worldwide Medical, Commercial, Public Affairs, Access and Clinical Operations (as needed) to optimize BMS interactions with the professional societies and professional associations.
• Work with team to support activities both internally and externally, including processes and procedures
• Team contributor to optimizing internal and external society engagement procedural and operational best practices.
• Lead and align with internal stakeholders in determining the company representation or participation in professional medical societies'/associations' initiatives and interactions, including but not limited to medical society corporate roundtables, forums, science/clinical-to-science/clinical interactions.
• Create appropriate budgets and monitor expenditures, revising as needed.
• Input data into departmental financial tracking system as required.
• Provide periodic reports and analyses to leadership and team members as needed.
• Ensure that all activities comply with company policy and legal and regulatory requirements Qualifications & Experience
  • 8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or significant experience with stakeholder and organizational engagement or partnerships (public and/or private)
  • Experience with professional medical societies and associations preferred
  • BA/BS degree minimum requirement--in area relevant to Pharmaceutical industry/ Life Sciences preferred) or advanced degree. Pharm.D., PhD, MD, MS with general knowledge of pharmaceutical operations, i.e., advocacy, medical affairs, clinical development, regulatory, commercialization,
  • Understanding of drug development across the continuum from development to commercialization
  • Strong interpersonal, public communication and negotiation skills
  • Proven track record of managing complex interactions
  • Able to innovate, analyze and solve problems with attention to detail
  • Ability and willingness to travel globally
  • In-depth understanding of the drug development process across the spectrums of development and commercialization
  • Previous cross-functional experience is desirable as this position requires a high degree of interaction with teams encompassing Patient Advocacy, Medical Affairs, Research & Development, Commercialization, Corporate Affairs and other enterprise-wide teams
  • Highly collaborative, possess a track record of building and maintaining cross-functional relationships, and able to communicate business topics effectively with senior management, peers, and others
  • Ability to lead and represent the company and, where appropriate, to follow within a large complex organization and within small working teams#LI-HybridIf 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 CareersWith 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 . Visit 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: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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