[Hiring] Regional Associate Director, US Field Medical Immunology, South Region - Admilparant @Bristol Myers Squibb

Role Description

The Regional Associate Director (RAD) is responsible for managing a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) trained in the area of Pulmonary Fibrosis/Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). The RAD oversees their regional team to ensure disease and product related medical needs in the region are being identified.

• Oversees MSL primary responsibilities including establishing frequent and timely interactions with Thought Leaders (TLs) and other Health Care Providers (HCPs).
• Ensures MSLs respond to unsolicited questions on current medical and scientific issues, healthcare advances, treatment trends, and health outcomes measures appropriately.
• Participates in Field Medical Leadership meetings and communicates clear direction to the team.
• Translates FM objectives into individual performance objectives for region and MSLs; monitors performance against expectations.
• Develops effective working relationships with Medical, Marketing, and Sales and directs MSL activities within legal and compliance policies.
• Maintains contact with regional HCP experts to gather insights on treatments and disease area.
• Provides training and direction for planning and conducting scientific interactions aligned with the safe and appropriate use of BMS medicines.
• Actively manages MSLs to ensure support for CRO sponsored studies as agreed with medical management.
• Oversees MSL support of BMS sponsored as well as Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies.
• Ensures MSLs provide recommendations and insights to clinical development team on study and site feasibilities.
• Oversees MSLs to ensure that BMS Pharmacovigilance procedural documents are understood and applied.
• Actively manages MSL performance assessments; provides and documents ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Ensures new MSLs attend new hire and therapeutic training and participate in opportunities for professional development.
• Position is field-based; RAD will be required to live in the territory which they manage or within 50 miles of the border.

Qualifications

• Terminal doctoral degree, MD, PharmD, or PhD, preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and related fibrotic lung diseases, including diagnosis, treatment guidelines, and emerging therapies.
• Clinical experience in interstitial lung disease with a broad medical background.
• Minimum of 5-7 years working in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment.
• Minimum of 5 years field medical experience preferred.
• Experience leading and working in cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience coaching and mentoring within a geographically dispersed field medical organization.
• Ability to navigate and lead in an ambiguous environment.
• Understanding of clinical research principles.
• Understanding of the US Healthcare system, the pharmaceutical industry, and clinical and health economic practices in the US.
• Strong communication skills, ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written word.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently.
• Travel required, including frequent travel to PPK home office.

Benefits

• 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 flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), paid national holidays, and additional time off for various needs.