Associate Director, Melanoma Medical Communications

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Position is an individual contributor who reports to the Director of Oncology/Melanoma Medical Communications within the Medical Communications organization under Scientific Communications & Engagement, which is part of Global Medical Affairs, and is responsible for the strategy and execution of medical communication plans within the therapeutic area and asset/indication, worldwide (WW) and in the US market. The Melanoma HEOR Medical Communications lead will ensure communications for scientific exchange (publications and scientific content) related to the science and/or health economic value of BMS products and research data to inform healthcare providers (HCPs), patients, and payers in accordance with local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

A core member of the Oncology Medical Communications team, the Associate Director of Melanoma HEOR for WW/US Medical Communications, with a primary focus on HEOR publications, is accountable for the following:

Medical Communications Strategy:

• Understand the communication needs across the therapeutic area and disease area that incorporate and align with enterprise-level strategies for the development and execution of functionally integrated publication plans and scientific content plans, with application and pull-through to Scientific Communication Platforms and Scientific Narratives
• Drive integrated scientific communications planning to establish a clear, viable, and compelling strategy for medical communications for assigned asset(s)/indication(s) within the therapeutic and disease area, aligned with overall Medical vision, strategy, and objectives
• Project strong business acumen and ability to interface with matrix partners to prioritize tactics within Medical Communications budget targets and work within allocated resources
• Lead and support as needed the development and execution of functionally integrated and aligned medical communications plans to ensure timely, high-quality journal submissions, publications, congress presentations, and delivery of internal and external scientific content; adjust communications plans in accordance with clinical trial results/milestones and changes in the healthcare landscape and in alignment with WW Medical and US Medical market-level strategy

Data Dissemination:

• Promote and reinforce principles among authors and internal publication stakeholder community, ensuring publications are authored, written, and reviewed according to publication best practices and BMS standards and policies and for ensuring BMS publication & scientific content standards are aligned with Good Publication Practices and industry standards, and all BMS employees engaged in publication activities follow Good Publication Practices guidance with the highest degree of integrity, quality and transparency
• Demonstrate scientific/research expertise to support the establishment of strong working collaborations with both internal and external disease-area experts to ensure quality data analysis, interpretation, communication planning, and data disclosure/dissemination
• Provide expert scientific guidance, subject-matter expertise, and support to cross-functional BMS internal audiences related to the scientific communication landscape in the therapeutic and disease area, HCP preferences, publication and scientific content planning, data disclosure/dissemination, and represent BMS scientific communications to external investigators, key authors, and journal editors

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on publication-related matters involving the HEOR publication plan and as a publication point of contact for key stakeholders
• Partner with a Clinical Publications lead to ensure seamless integration of the HEOR publication plan into an overall publication plan for an assigned asset/indication
• Serve as a key business partner to WW HEOR colleagues in determining strategic targeting of HEOR communications at congresses and journals, as well as assessing and their potential impact on medical and access communities
• Partner with Oncology Medical Communications colleagues, WW/US Medical, HEOR colleagues, and other stakeholders to assess, plan, and allocate resources (budget, medical writing, biostatistical services) to ensure timely delivery of high-quality medical communications
• Enable and assist therapeutic area team with the collection and collation of clear metrics aligned to meeting customer needs and demonstrating desired outcomes and value of activities
• Demonstrate visible leadership by providing coaching and mentoring to colleagues on the team
• Critically review HEOR publication drafts ensuring clear, accurate and scientifically rigorous communication, which are aligned and consistent with author direction
• Function as a high-performing partner, externally and internally, emphasizing teamwork, cooperation, personal accountability, and a commitment to quality; model BMS behaviors and reinforce such behaviors at all levels in the organization
• Partner externally with third-party vendors to ensure the appropriate balance of internal and external execution of work
• Assist Oncology Team Lead/Melanoma Director by acting as liaison/representative of Medical Communications at intra- and inter-departmental meetings, participating in decisions that impact the overall medical/scientific support of products within the therapeutic and asset teams
• Liaise with alliance/collaboration partners appropriately as required for select assets/indications in Oncology
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the Medical matrix and other Scientific Communications & Engagement colleagues to leverage external insights that inform medical communications planning while ensuring efficiency and value
• Ensure endorsement of scientific communications plans by relevant governance bodies prior to execution
• Participate in Medical Communications and Scientific Communications & Engagement organizational workstreams, taking a leadership role to help drive outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• A minimum of 4 years of pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience with a focus on medical communications; experience in Oncology is preferred
• Adept at building credibility with external investigators and collaborative partners, evidenced by strong leadership behaviors and scientific excellence
• Ability to manage timelines and quality of work using strong leadership, organizational, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience leading and executing across cross-functional, cross-cultural project teams, and collaborating across a stakeholder matrix, multiple markets, and global geographies
• Demonstrated success driving optimal business results in a large complex corporate environment with multiple priorities and tight timelines
• Expertise across all aspects of scientific publication strategy, planning, and execution during all phases of drug development and commercialization process
• Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) and ISMPP active member highly desired
• Ability to analyze and interpret trial data
• Proven ability to think strategically at an enterprise level and lead teams to make strategic decisions even under conditions of ambiguity, evolving landscapes, and tight timelines
• Ability to influence and negotiate appropriate solutions; ability to establish strong stakeholder relationships
• Advanced scientific degree, eg, PharmD, PhD, or MD preferred
• Strong scientific knowledge of therapeutic and disease research areas, including HEOR, and familiarity with drug development and product lifecycle
• Ability to travel (domestically and internationally)

Knowledge Desired

• External compliance, transparency, and conflict-of-interest regulated work environments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications, and familiar with publication management tool (DataVision)
• Understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements
• Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Industry
• In-depth knowledge of Good Publication Practices and guidance (GPP, ICMJE), Sunshine Act, Pharma Code of Conduct, and other guidance related to post-marketing practices and scientific data communication

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $141,000 –$78,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

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 our BMS Careers site.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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