Senior Director, Global Medical Oncology, IO Thoracic / H&N Medical Product Lead
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Position Summary
This position plays a critical role in the development and execution of BMS’ WW & US medical strategy within our Thoracic/H&N portfolio. The Global Medical Oncology IO Thoracic/H&N Medical Product Lead (MPL) is a strategic leader with a broad scope of responsibilities across within the Worldwide Medical organization and a key leader of the cross-functional matrix providing medical insights and interpretation of evolving tumor landscapes and disseminating clinical data for the organization. The MPL has overall accountability to develop aligned medical strategies and execute core medical deliverables, including Integrated Evidence Plans, Scientific Narratives and External Engagement and Advocacy plans as a lead of the cross functional Asset/Indication Medical Strategy (AIMS) team. The Senior Director, MPL will have oversight over a team of colleagues covering multiple assets across a multitude of indications related to nivolumab/ipilimumab in thoracic and H&N cancers, nivolumab + relatlimab HD in thoracic and LCM indications and H&N disease area medical strategy. The MPL should be able to direct and navigate complex issues across the broad cross functional matrixed partners in their work to ensure optimal medical affairs strategy is developed and executed. This senior medical leader will report to the Global Medical Oncology Disease Area Head for Thoracic/H&N Cancers.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the WW & US Medical Affairs strategy for key assets.
Act as the core medical representative for WW & US Program Teams.
Manage a team of US Medical Scientists and Global Medical Leads to execute on the assigned book of work
Lead the cross-functional Asset/Indication Medical Strategy (AIMS) team.
Ensure assets are positioned within the BMS disease area strategy.
Participate in leadership activities to drive business priorities.
Oversee asset development across multiple diseases.
Develop and execute WW & US medical strategy, scientific narratives, and provide medical insights.
Lead workstreams to identify evidence gaps and develop Integrated Evidence Plans.
Deliver WW & US Medical Communications plans, including publications and symposia.
Partner with colleagues in various departments to ensure proper communication of pipeline products and marketed medicines.
Qualifications & Experience
Life sciences and/or healthcare professional training with an advanced degree is required (MD, PharmD, PhD).
Minimum of 7+ years working in the pharmaceutical industry (Medical Affairs/Medical Strategy, Clinical Research) with experience in the thoracic cancer therapeutic area is preferred.
The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills, strong scientific data and evidence interpretation + contextualization and ability to work effectively with cross functional teams including clinical, commercialization, regulatory, HEOR and Access.
Excellent strategy development, critical thinking, decision making and demonstrated ability to successfully create and implement both short and long-range plans.
Entrepreneurial thinking, anticipates needs, assesses and manages business and organizational risks.
Highly organized and motivated and possess excellent people management, interpersonal, and strong communication skills.
HQ based position with international/domestic travel requirement approximately 20%
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Compensation Overview:
Princeton - NJ - US: $229,380 - $277,956
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- Location:
- Princeton
- Job Type:
- FullTime