The US Medical Learning Team plays a critical role in ensuring that healthcare providers are educated on the appropriate use of our medicines and have the information they need to improve outcomes for their patients. We develop learning strategies, scientific learning solutions and skill-based training to elevate the capability of US Field Medical (FM) teams to compliantly engage in high quality scientific exchange with the healthcare community.
The AD, US Medical Learning for Neuroscience is accountable for planning, developing, implementing, facilitating, and assessing ongoing scientific and skills pull through training for BMS with a focus on the Neuropsychiatry portfolio as well as ensuring they are equipped to support priority clinical trials in the US. The AD position reports to the Director, Neuroscience, US Commercialization Learning.
Position Summary The AD, US Medical Learning (sometimes referred to as US Medical Trainer) embodies our medical mission by supporting FM and HOM personnel in 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.
This position is a home office-based role. 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, Home Office Medical (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.
Core Responsibilities - Design, develop, coordinate, and update FM new hire, disease state, and systems onboarding; Conduct needs assessments and evaluations to drive quarterly updates; Align with WW Medical 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, individual mentoring and field-based learning programs
- Design, develop and deploy ongoing therapeutic area medical/scientific education/training for US FM and HOM 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 embargoed data training, data training workshops, and post-congress contextualization
- Collaborate with US FM management, US Medical Affairs, and WW Medical Scientific 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; apply learnings from the Medical Trainer Academy
- Regularly evaluate learning materials and programs, recommend updates based on input and approval from members of the Leadership Teams
- Align with HOM and FM leadership on regularly occurring windows where medical teams can expect to be trained; this protects reliable FM time for scheduling field activities and interactions
- Incorporate innovation, new processes and technologies into learning events as appropriate
- Align all trainings with medical strategic imperatives, medical communication topics, scientific narratives, and core competencies
- Work closely with partner groups to identify efficiencies for content development
- Create annual training plans to support the needs of HOM and FM teams; Work with matrix partners to align plans with strategic needs of the business (US HOM, US FM Leadership, WW Medical Learning Leads)
- Organize, execute, and maintain training for US FM teams in support of BMS priority tiered clinical trials; collaborate with Medical Engagement Excellence, WW Medical Learning Leads, US FM Leadership and R&D colleagues
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, WPs, 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; complies with all procurement SOPs for submitting SOWs and acquiring POs
- Demonstrates flexibility 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
- 7-10 years combined pharmaceutical / biotech experience with MSL or similar field-based position experience
- 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
- Flexible, with positive attitude; highly motivated self-starter willing to work in an environment where individual initiative, accountability to the team, and professional maturity
- High level of personal commitment and results-orientation
- Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects with minimal direction
- Proficiency in Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Word and AI applications (ChatGPT/MS Co-Pilot/Claude)
- Ability to travel ~20% for multiple meeting engagements (e.g., Managers Meetings, National Plan of Action Meetings, various Training Initiatives, etc.)
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials - if this role excites you, but doesnt perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Compensation Overview:Princeton - NJ - US: $177,990 - $215,682
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Benefits:Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Years Day.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
How We WorkWhere you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
