Senior Director, Global Medical Oncology, IO Thoracic​/H&N Cancers

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This position plays a critical role in the development and execution of BMS’ global & US medical strategy within our Thoracic/HN portfolio. The Global Medical Oncology IO Thoracic/HN Medical Lead is a strategic leader with a broad scope of responsibilities across within the Global Medical organization in leading a team to drive the cross-functional matrix to deliver on the global and US medical plan for assets in scope.

The successful candidate will have oversight to develop aligned medical strategies and execute core medical deliverables, including Integrated Evidence Plans, Scientific Narratives and External Engagement and Advocacy plans, as well as a core member of the Asset/Indication Medical Strategy (AIMS) team. They will have oversight over a team of colleagues covering nivolumab and ipilimumab in thoracic and HN cancers including executing on post launch and lifecycle management activities within these tumors.

The lead should be able to direct and navigate complex issues across the broad cross functional matrixed partners in their work to ensure optimal medical affairs strategy is developed and executed.

• Develop and execute the global & US Medical Affairs strategy for key assets.

• Act as the core medical representative for Global & US cross functional teams.

• Manage a team of US and/or Global Medical Leads to execute the assigned book of work.

• Lead cross-functional matrix teams within the overall Asset/Indication Medical Strategy (AIMS) team.

• Ensure assets are well positioned within the BMS disease area strategy.

• Participate in leadership activities to drive business priorities.

• Develop and execute WW & US medical strategy, scientific narratives, and provide actionable medical insights.

• Lead work streams to manage existing Medical Evidence Generation activities, as well as assess/develop concepts in line with Integrated Evidence Plans, as necessary.

• Deliver Global & US Medical Communications plans, including publications and symposia.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external opinion leaders across congresses globally and within the US to inform and drive product strategy within tumor areas.

• Partner with colleagues in various departments to ensure proper communication of pipeline products and marketed medicines.

• Life sciences and/or healthcare professional training with an advanced degree is required (MD, Pharm
  
  D, PhD).

• Minimum of 7+ years working in the pharmaceutical industry (Medical Affairs/Medical Strategy, Clinical Research) with experience in the thoracic cancer therapeutic area is preferred.

• The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills, strong scientific data and evidence interpretation + contextualization and ability to work effectively with cross functional teams including clinical, commercialization, regulatory, HEOR and Access.

• Excellent strategy development, critical thinking, decision making and demonstrated ability to successfully create and implement both short and long-range plans.

• Entrepreneurial thinking, anticipates needs, assesses and manages business and organizational risks.

• Highly organized and motivated and possess excellent people management, interpersonal, and strong communication skills.

• HQ based position with…