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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Associate Director, Medical Operations and Product Sciences
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A Medical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, lab or public health program. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
$242,322 / year median in the U.S.
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Working with Us Challenging. 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. 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.
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careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Position Summary At BMS, we are committed to the advancement in science with the drive to improve every day for the benefit of patients. To accelerate our position as leaders in cell therapy and serve patients around the world, we are committed to being at the forefront of change. Reporting to the Director of Medical Operations and Product Sciences, the Associate Director will represent ex-US Medical Affairs as therapeutic area expert (PAN-CAR T) and provide clinical/scientific leadership and support for approved CAR T products as well as CAR T compounds in various stages of clinical development. A major focus will be on interacting and aligning with global functions and supporting Medical Affairs functions in worldwide (WW) affiliates. This will be achieved through active participation in WW cross-functional teams, where the individual will contribute to the global strategy and co-lead the launch implementation and support for new indications in key countries from a Medical Affairs perspective. The position will serve as a therapeutic area expert, contributing to content creation, strategic and tactical discussions, and presentations with internal colleagues, as well as external experts and investigators. They will assist with site onboarding activities, including training, and must be capable of traveling to provide on-site support for designated CAR T sites as needed, in collaboration with the medical field team. They will represent Worldwide Medical as required, serving as a therapeutic area expert in Cell Therapy products. He/she will be the escalation point for the affiliate medical teams (AMTs) for handling nonconforming CAR T products and developing communication plans for site level strategy. This individual's responsibilities will include strategic and tactical planning of medical affairs CAR T program site support and the point of contact for internal site launch experience. Key Responsibilities Ex-US pan-CAR T strategy & tactic execution- Guide and execute the global pan-CAR T strategy and tactics in alignment with the global disease strategy, supporting the delivery of the pan-CAR T Medical Affairs plan across current and pipeline assets (Breyanzi, Abecma, arlo-cel, zola-cel) and supporting global affiliates for Cell Therapy launches.
- including Medical Affairs-sponsored studies, Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR), registries and other evidence-generation initiatives.
NCP, OOS
& special treatment scenario management- Serve as the primary Medical Director point of contact for Affiliate Medical Teams (AMTs) and sites of care on non-conforming product (NCP), out-of-specification (OOS), off-label requests, re-treatment and infectious-disease clinical scenarios.
- Serve as ex-US medical partner to Tech Ops, Business Process Owners (BPOs) and Quality on manufacturing failure trend monitoring, root-cause analyses (RCAs) and mitigation strategies. Ex-US launch readiness & site onboarding
- Lead ex-US medical readiness and site onboarding for CAR-T launches (including arlo-cel and pipeline assets).
Ex-US CART Class & Patient-access Expansion :
Co-lead ex-US strategic initiatives to expand patient access and optimize CAR-T treatment pathways (e.g., outpatient administration, early discharge), including advisory boards, operational toolkits, consensus publications and tactical rollout with AMTs. Digital & process innovation- Partner with IT teams to shape, pilot and roll out ex-US digital solutions supporting NCP management, site communication and manufacturing analytics. External engagement, KOL & TL management
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including KOLs. Represent WW Medical Affairs at advisory boards, steering committees, congresses and local symposia. Cross-functional representation & regulatory input
- Represent Global Medical Affairs on key cross-functional forums and teams (e.
Strategic Thinking:
Demonstrated strength in understanding overarching company goals, performing strategic assessments, and developing clearly framed choices and recommendations. Proven record of managing complex interactions that drive business strategy & priorities engaging both internal and external stakeholders.Cross-Functional Experience:
Experience working across a range of medical and/or clinical development roles is a plus. Highly collaborative, possess a record of building and maintaining cross-functional relationships, and able to communicate business topics effectively with senior leadership, peers, and others.Analytical Skills:
Experience in analytics, particularly in relation to product launches. Able to innovate, analyze and solve problems with diligence.Project Management:
Experience in project and/or portfolio management with the ability to develop clear action plans and execute them.Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to build relationships, influence, and drive organizational engagement at all levels.Leadership:
Ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, negotiate, and collaborate.Communication:
Excellent communication and presentation skills, high-level negotiation skills, and the ability to resolve conflict constructively. Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Digital & AI mindset: Curiosity and openness to learning new digital tools, medical dashboards and AI-enabled solutions (e.g., generative AI, medical copilots) to increase personal effectiveness, streamline workflows and support data-driven decision-making. Demonstrated customer focus orientation and credibility with customers. Knowledge/application of data sources, reports and tools for the creation of solid plans. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and problem-solving skills. 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 This position may require 20% travel to attend meetings, conferences, and events. #LI-REMOTE
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:
Field- United States
US:
$166,350- $201,571 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis.
Our benefits include:
Health Coverage:
Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.Wellbeing Support:
Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).Financial Well-being and Protection:
401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees:
flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees:
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility- , additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.