Position Summary
The Senior Director, Managed Access Programs (MAPs) will be responsible for partnering to develop the strategy and lead the global implementation and management of Managed Access Programs across multiple disease areas. This role supports the company’s health equity ambition, ensuring that patients with unmet needs receive access to our innovative medicines in a compliant and ethical manner. The MAPs Lead will provide strategic input, oversight, and coordination to ensure a streamlined and efficient approach to managed access and ensure equity, sustainability, scalability, and appropriate data capture across their respective disease areas. She/He will work closely with cross-functional teams ensuring the implementation of appropriate policies, processes, and systems that support the centralized managed access strategy. Additionally, this role will be accountable for ensuring compliance with country-specific regulations and effective data capture.
This role reports to the Executive Director, Managed Access Programs.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning:
Collaborate with key partners (WW TA, DD, legal, compliance, RCO, Country medical teams) to define and develop the managed access strategy for assets across multiple diseases T/As.
Ensure the managed access strategy has input from all required partners and goes through the appropriate review and governance processes.
MAP Oversight:
Partner with GDO/RCO to ensure seamless operationalization of managed access programs for their respective disease areas, ensuring appropriate country rules are followed.
Implement standardized policies, procedures, and best practices across the portfolio of managed access programs
Establish & track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the managed access programs and leverage data and analytics to optimize MAPs and accelerate impact.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal (Medical Affairs, Development, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Compliance) and external stakeholders to ensure seamless program execution and compliance with global, regional, and local regulations and guidelines.
Data Capture and Evidence Generation:
Training and Support:
Innovation:
Qualifications & Experience
Educational Background: Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Patient Access, Pharmacy, Public Health) required.
Industry Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 3 years in a role related to managed access. Proven track record of successfully managing MAPs across a disease area.
Regulatory / Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of global and local regulations and guidelines related to Managed Access Programs.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels.
Strategic Thinking: Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
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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
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.
