Position SummaryThe Associate Director, WW Autoimmune Cell Therapy Medical Affairs is a core member of the Worldwide Medical Affairs team and a key contributor to the development and execution of the global medical strategy across zola-cel indications in rheumatology. This individual helps shape and operationalize the worldwide medical plan with a focus on launch readiness, scientific exchange, medical education, expert engagement, advisory boards, congress strategy, medical materials, and contracting for medical affairs activities. The role supports consistent global-to-local knowledge transfer and execution while ensuring activities are aligned with the rheumatology strategy and the needs of external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Support the development and execution of the worldwide medical affairs strategy for zola-cel across rheumatology indications
- Partner with regional and market medical teams to translate global strategy into actionable medical plans, ensuring consistency of scientific narrative, launch readiness, and execution across geographies
- Lead worldwide medical education initiatives aligned to unmet educational needs in rheumatology, including development of medical content and training materials, for internal and external audiences
- Plan and execute advisory boards, expert meetings, and other scientific engagement activities to gather insights, inform strategy, and strengthen scientific partnerships relevant to zola-cel in rheumatology
- Oversee contracting for medical engagements, including advisory boards, consulting, and speaker-related activities, in partnership with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and operational stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant execution and budget stewardship
- Support the development and execution of worldwide congress strategy in collaboration with cross-functional partners, including scientific presence, symposia, exhibits, compliant expert engagement, insights capture, and dissemination of key learnings to regions and markets
- Facilitate knowledge transfer from headquarters to regions, markets, and field medical teams through scientific narratives, lexicons, training, and ongoing communication of strategic priorities
Qualifications & Experience- Advanced, scientific or medical degree, e.g. DO, MD, NP, PA, PharmD, PhD
- Minimum 3+ years experience in the pharma/biopharma industry or clinical practice
- US Market and Cell Therapy experience strongly preferred
- Advanced understanding of drug development, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries
- Strong leadership experience in a matrix environment with multi-functional project teams and managing external agencies
- Strong interpersonal communication skills commensurate with the need to work closely with both external physicians/scientists and in-house teams
- Ability to navigate complex topics in a matrix environment with grace and confidence
- Strong listening, problem solving, and prioritization skills
- Excellent planning and organization skills including the ability to work under pressure, and to maintain scientific excellence within timelines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong oral presentation skills
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity; representing the company's high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism standards
- HQ-based position with global travel expected up to 25%.
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Compensation Overview:Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $166,350 - $201,571
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 in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- 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:Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
