Scientific Director, US Medical Affairs, Multiple Myeloma

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The Medical/Scientific Director, US Medical Affairs (USMA) will report to the therapeutic asset lead and will be based in Summit, New Jersey. The Medical/Scientific Director will provide medical leadership and support for pipeline and FDA approved products in Multiple Myeloma.  This individual will support the design and implementation of an integrated medical plan within the US, under the direction of Disease Lead, USMA, and in coordination with the Global Medical Affairs and other cross-functional teams.  Together, they will take an ownership role in leading the execution of BMS-sponsored medical affairs trials and will also be responsible for the evaluation and support of investigator-initiated trials.  He/she will represent US Medical Affairs as needed, serving as a therapeutic area expert in strategic and tactical discussions and presentations with internal colleagues, including the US and Global cross-functional teams, as well as external experts and investigators.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic and Tactical Planning: Responsible for the US Medical Affairs plans, in coordination with the Global Medical Affairs and other cross-functional teams.

• Responsible for the planning and timely execution of Medical Affairs Sponsored Trials, within appropriate standards for compliance, quality, timeliness, and budget.

• Responsible for the evaluation and support of investigator-initiated trials.

• Represent US Medical Affairs as a therapeutic area expert in both internal and external venues including the US and Global cross-functional teams, clinical sub-teams, and advisory boards / steering committees. Represent Celgene/BMS at professional meetings, congresses, and local symposia.

• Provide high quality clinical input and review of congress abstracts, posters, presentation slides, manuscripts, educational materials, Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) protocols, steering committee and advisory board meeting materials, Medical Information response documents, Scientific educational grant requests and patient advocacy grant requests etc.

• Lead/support various Medical Affairs cross-functional working groups. Collaborate with Medical Affairs field colleagues to define, guide and execute therapeutic regional strategies and tactics with appropriate use of resources.

• Track priority Medical Affairs tactics and performance to goals/budget.

Preferred Professional and Personal Characteristics

• Advanced degree in health-related field (MD, PharmD or PhD); board-certified hematologist/oncologist highly preferred.

• Clinical experience in the field of Multiple Myeloma and the treatment landscape highly preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years industry experience strongly preferred with knowledge of the Medical Affairs function and core responsibilities.

• Experience in the conduct of clinical trials in hematology/oncology.

• Strong scientific acumen and proficiency in clinical data review and interpretation.

• Excellent analytical skills and solid experience in translating medical/clinical information into medical affairs strategies.

• Experience with managing timeline driven deliverables from inception through to execution.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Matrix leadership of cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated experience with engagement with healthcare professionals including clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, etc.

• Knowledge/application of data sources, reports and tools for the creation of solid plans.

• Regular travel required as needed

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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