Associate Director, US Medical Learning, Onc/CT (Cell Therapy)

Associate Director, Us Medical Learning

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Position Summary

The AD, US Medical Learning (sometimes referred to as US Medical Trainer) embodies our medical mission by supporting our primary and complimentary learner populations. This role focuses on becoming the trusted partner of choice to a broad set of stakeholders, driving scientific exchange and collection of timely insights that can create measurable medical impact on patient outcomes, ultimately advancing science and enhancing patient access to our medicines.

The primary remit of the AD, US Medical Learning, is to have a thorough view of the training needs of the medical teams with field facing responsibilities and an eye towards collaborating with WW Medical Learning, WW Commercialization Learning, HOM and Medical Communications teams to share, co-create, and leverage existing content, where applicable. This role must navigate a complex matrix environment to construct and execute training plans aligned with WW/US medical matrix teams. The AD, US Medical Learning may also be asked to spend time in the field with FM team members identifying training gaps, coaching/assessing FM colleague performance and implementing training plans and strategies. The AD, US Medical Learning may be assigned strategic oversight responsibilities to a Senior Manager across therapeutic areas as required.

Core Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight for designated therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. In certain cases, this role involves supporting and guiding a Sr. Manager within Medical Learning, which could include cross-therapeutic area responsibilities.

Design, develop, coordinate, and update FM new hire, disease state, product and data onboarding; Conduct needs assessments and evaluations to drive quarterly updates; Align with WW Medical Scientific Learning, WW Commercialization Learning, and US FM and HOM teams to ensure strategic onboarding needs are met.

Ensure launch readiness of FM through innovative learning design and strategic collaboration. Collaborate with US Field Medical Managers to conduct Field Readiness Validations and develop/provide individual mentoring and field-based learning programs.

Design, develop and deploy ongoing therapeutic area medical/scientific education/training for US FM teams; Conduct needs assessments and evaluations to drive planning; Align with matrix partners to ensure plans meet US Medical needs.

Support training around BMS scientific data releases at major US congresses. May include, but not limited to data training, post-congress contextualization, knowledge assessments and recorded media for knowledge retention.

Create and/or adapt materials and tools for internal use that support US FM in the effective delivery of BMS product information and data to healthcare professionals.

Collaborate with US FM leaders, US Medical Affairs, and WW Medical Learning colleagues to research and select outside speakers/consultants to deliver timely discussions/presentations on important TA-related medical topics as needed.

Thoughtfully design training sessions using Adult Learning Principles to optimize learning and implement strategies to provide consistency regarding timing and to protect field time for activities and interactions.

Regularly evaluate scientific learning materials and programs, recommend updates based on input and gain alignment with key stakeholders.

Incorporate innovation, new processes and technologies into learning solutions as appropriate.

Work closely with partner groups to identify efficiencies for content development.

Create annual strategic learning plans to support the needs of FM teams and work with matrix partners to align plans with strategic needs of the business (US HOM, US FM Leadership, WW Medical Learning).

Organize, execute, and maintain training for US FM teams in support of BMS priority tiered clinical trials; collaborate with Medical Excellence, WW Medical Learning, US FM Leadership and R&D colleagues.

Align with critical stakeholders (e.g., WW Medical Learning, WW Commercialization Learning, WW Medical Affairs, WW Medical Communications, US Medical Affairs, US FM Leadership, Medical Excellence, Congress Excellence) to ensure all learning solutions and resources are aligned to medical therapeutic area strategic imperatives, medical communication topics/Listening Priorities, scientific narratives, product and core competencies (e.g., onboarding, annual medical congresses, data updates, annual training needs assessments).

Other Responsibilities

Conducts business in accordance with Bristol Myers Squibb values.

Completes all assigned SOPs and training within designated timeframe and adheres to job-specific SOPs and Guidance Documents.

Coordinate and align with commercialization matrix partners (e.g., marketing, commercial sales training).

Manages vendors and budgets related to book of work; comply with all procurement SOPs for submitting SOWs and acquiring POs.

Demonstrates flexibility and resilience during times of competing priorities.

Manages and maintains training materials, strategic plans, etc. using BMS platforms.

Attend live, as needed, business critical FM meetings inclusive of major US congresses.

Participates in training of new team hires as appropriate.

Participates in on-the-job training programs to enhance professional growth.

Qualifications & Experience

Advanced degree required: MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, PhD, or MSN strongly preferred.

5+ years TA experience preferred.

7-10 years pharmaceutical / biotech experience as a field MSL or similar field-based position with a proven track record of success.

Experience and strong skills in public presentation.

Exceptional organizational and planning skills.

Ability to effectively interact cross-functionally and across geographies, as needed.

Ability to assess workload and prioritize projects under tight deadlines.

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain internal and external partnerships.

Knowledge and demonstrated application of adult learning principles and design of effective learning solutions.

Highly motivated self-starter willing to work in an environment where individual initiative, accountability to the team, and professional maturity are essential.

Demonstrates emotional intelligence with a positive attitude in a dynamic paced working environment to ensure the success of medical learning and BMS.

High level of personal commitment and results-orientation.

Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects with minimal direction.

Compensation Overview: Princeton - NJ - US: $177,990 - $215,682

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through science ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials