Position SummaryThe Sr. Manager, US Medical Learning - IMM embodies our medical mission by supporting our filed medical teams, i.e., Medical Science Liaisons, (MSLs). 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 responsibility of this home office-based position is to manage the planning, development, implementation, execution, and optimization of training programs under the strategic oversight and guidance from an Associate Director (AD), US Medical Learning. Additionally, this is a flex role, and the Sr. Manager may be asked to support training in multiple therapeutic areas as needed to meet the changing demands of the business. To better understand the training needs of FM, the Sr. Manager will be asked to collaborate closely with WW Medical Learning (WWML) colleagues, WW Commercialization Learning functions, HOM, and Medical Communications teams to share, co-create, and leverage existing content where applicable. This role will also require navigating a complex matrix environment to construct and execute training plans in alignment with WW and US medical matrix teams.
Core Responsibilities• Design, develop, coordinate, and update FM new hire, disease state, product and data onboarding; 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
• Coordinate (logistics) Field Readiness Validations
• Ensure learning solutions align with therapeutic area strategies, communication priorities, scientific narratives, and core competencies
• Regularly evaluate scientific learning materials and programs, and update based on input and alignment with key stakeholders
• Collaborate with key Medical Stakeholders to 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
• Coordinate training logistics around BMS scientific data releases at major US congresses
• 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
• Incorporate innovation and technologies into learning solutions as appropriate
• Work closely with partner groups to identify efficiencies for content development
• Coordination of 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
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 on-the-job training programs to enhance professional growth
Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced degree required: MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, PhD, APN/NP, PA, MS strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years combined pharmaceutical / biotech experience preferred, inclusive of fellowship experience with a proven track record of success
- 1+ years of TA experience, either in a field role, a training role, or fellowship strongly preferred
- Immunology or Pulmonology experience strongly preferred
- 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
- A 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
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, Word, LMS/LXP, and AI applications (ChatGPT/MS Co-Pilot)
- Ability to travel for multiple meeting engagements (e.g. Managers Meetings, National Plan of Action Meetings, various Training Initiatives, etc.)
Division: WW Commercialization Learning
Group: US Medical Learning
Location: PPK, NJ -Office Based - US
Compensation Overview:Princeton - NJ - US: $132,520 - $160,577
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.
