Director, MEG Lead Oncology, Medical Evidence Generation

Medical Evidence Generation (MEG) Lead In Oncology

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Position Summary

The Medical Evidence Generation (MEG) Lead in Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb oversees evidence generation for the Oncology portfolio, including Clinical Research Collaborations (CRCs), Medical Affairs Sponsored Studies (MAST), and Investigator-Sponsored Research Studies (ISRs), ensuring alignment with internal strategies to accelerate pipeline development. Key responsibilities include fostering relationships with thought leaders, managing the lifecycle of CRCs and ISRs, and addressing evidence gaps by partnering with academic and professional networks.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Facilitate collaborative exchange between BMS and thought leaders in community practice and academia, including scientific dialogue and representing BMS as a trusted, inclusive, and innovative industry collaborator and partner of choice
• Be accountable for delivering CRCs, ISRs, and MASTs from concept ideation to governance approval and throughout the study lifecycle
• Act as point of contact for CRCs, ISRs, and MASTs within Therapeutic and Disease area teams
• Design and drive strategies to accelerate the development of BMS's clinical development pipeline leveraging external research platforms, technologies, and insights
• Align with and advise senior functional and therapeutic area leaders on new external opportunities that will inform strategy and influence decisions in the creation/refinement of integrated evidence generation plans
• Personally lead a limited number of high-visibility projects leveraging relevant disease subject matter expertise
• Contribute to the evolution of MEG therapeutic area strategy and value proposition
• This position is based at Lawrenceville (PPK), Madison (GIR), New Jersey or Boudry (Switzerland).

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD or the equivalent) required with extensive, relevant scientific, and/or clinical experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical development, Medical Affairs or relevant Commercial experience; previous customer-facing role experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically analyze data generation opportunities with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain high-performing relationships with external thought leaders and internal matrix stakeholders
• Adeptness at building credibility with external investigators and collaborative partners competently balancing business and scientific acumen complemented by strong leadership behaviors, authenticity, agility, and an enterprise mindset
• Understanding of global healthcare systems and academic settings with a demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous and changing healthcare/business environments
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization
• In depth knowledge of overall project planning and project management of clinical trials
• Proven ability to partner effectively with colleagues across multiple functions and at all levels of the enterprise
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills appropriately flexing based on audience; expertly leverages effective communication and negotiation skills to influence decisions
• Expected 30% travel globally

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