Role Description
The Director, Field Medical (FM) Cardiomyopathy role is field-based and focused on leading a team of Field Medical professionals. Direct reports will include field-based Regional Associate Directors (RADs) and Region Directors (RDs) who manage a team of field-based Cardiomyopathy Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) focused on Mavacamten. The FM Director will be responsible for oversight of RADs/RDs and MSLs in support of BMS Cardiovascular medicines, specifically Mavacamten, and all phases of associated clinical trials and launch.
Key Responsibilities
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External Environment and Customer Focus
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Ensure teamβs ability to drive scientific exchange with Thought Leaders, appropriate HCPs, and access stakeholders.
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Support and evaluate MSLs ability to effectively present information to HCPs.
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Actively assess the medical landscape by meeting with Thought Leaders.
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Ensure MSLs capability to collect and provide meaningful medical insights.
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Provide direction to overall execution of the Field Medical plan.
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Ensure FM team activities are aligned with the US Medical Strategy Plan.
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Support Clinical Trial Activities
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Ensure active support for CRO sponsored studies.
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Oversee appropriate support of BMS sponsored studies.
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Enhance patient enrolment in BMS-sponsored clinical trials.
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Oversee recommendations and insights to clinical development team.
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Ensure BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied.
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Ensure active support of MSL as a primary liaison to investigators.
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Contribute to the Medical Plan
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Develop and oversee national Field Medical plan.
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Actively participate in the cross-functional Medical Matrix Teams.
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Contribute to development and delivery of scientifically meaningful medical program/projects.
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Provide Medical Support
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Support the initial and ongoing medical/scientific area and product specific training.
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Management and Development
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Actively manage Regional Associate Directors and Region Directors.
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Ensure compliance with all local laws and regulations.
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Support employee development and provide coaching and direction.
Qualifications
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MD, PharmD, or PhD, with experience in Cardiovascular diseases or Science Graduate with relevant pharmaceutical experience. MBA a plus.
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A minimum of 8+ years of clinical and/or pharmaceutical experience including a minimum of 6 years of FM experience.
Requirements
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Demonstrated ability to lead national field medical projects or initiatives.
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Demonstrated ability in account management.
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Work in cross-functional teams with proven track record managing multiple projects and priorities.
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Experience coaching and mentoring within a FM organization.
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In-depth knowledge of disease area, including key scientific publications.
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Strong communication and presentation skills, in spoken and written word.
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Broad range of experience in other therapeutic areas and/or in other functions with the industry is desirable.
Benefits
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Comprehensive benefit plans including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings.
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Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees.
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Paid vacation and holidays for non-exempt employees.
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Additional time-off benefits including paid sick leave and volunteer days.
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Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.