Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Director Multiple Myeloma (MM), this position provides scientific/medical leadership and strategic support for MM therapies in various stages of clinical development. The role involves designing and delivering a comprehensive Medical Affairs program for the therapy area, leading the definition, execution, and implementation of the Medical Affairs strategy for multiple myeloma CELMoD assets, and representing the area on cross‑functional teams while collaborating with global affiliates. The incumbent will serve as a therapeutic area expert in content creation, strategic discussions, and presentations with internal colleagues, external experts, and investigators.
Key Responsibilities In collaboration with the Senior Director, develop, design, and execute the global therapeutic area strategy for multiple myeloma CELMoD assets and tactics consistent with global disease strategy.
Lead the execution and implementation of the medical affairs plan, delivering the planned tactics and acting as the point of contact for global affiliates.
Develop and approve medical and educational materials.
Develop and assist with global and regional disease strategy.
Support the design and planning of medical data generation (Investigator Sponsored Research, medical affairs sponsored trials, etc.).
Collaborate with senior members of the MM MA Team to manage relations and communication with external Key Opinion Leaders and cooperative groups for educational event opportunities at international symposia and stand‑alone events.
Contribute to central Key Opinion Leader management programs through organization and participation in Advisory‑ and Consultant meetings as appropriate.
Develop and maintain assets for an integrated evidence plan, design, and execution of initiatives.
Represent the company at professional meetings and congresses.
Represent Global Medical Affairs at key cross‑functional forums and teams (e.g., Clinical Development Team, Commercialization Team, Publication Team) to provide disease area and product expertise.
Collaborate with the respective cross‑functional team, the clinical development and medical affairs groups to identify publication projects.
Provide input into the central publication planning and publication review process.
Seek and initiate additional data exploration and manage the compilation and presentation of results with key stakeholders.
Provide medical and scientific input on educational materials development and internal education programs for worldwide colleagues.
Manage and collaborate with Medical Education & Communication agencies (vendors) to support delivery of events and materials.
Manage, as appropriate, the budget allocated to specific projects.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience Strong scientific background, including a medical scientific degree (MS, PhD, MD) in medicine, molecular biology, genomics, cancer biology or other relevant life sciences area, combined with 8+ years of experience in clinical/translational research and medical affairs in hematology/oncology in academia or industry, with experience in Multiple Myeloma desirable.
Experience and knowledge of the drug development and/or commercialization process is essential.
Proven track record of delivering value in a highly professional Medical Affairs environment.
Successful KOL relationship building and maintenance.
Designing and planning educational events.
Translating medical/clinical information and insights into medical affairs strategies.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentations to large groups, facilitation of interactive discussions, and one‑to‑one discussions with thought leaders.
Proficiency in scientific and clinical data review and interpretation.
Customer focus orientation and credibility with customers.
Interest in internal training would be advantageous.
Matrix leadership of cross‑functional teams and strong organizational skills with a can‑do attitude.
Ability to work productively in complex cross‑cultural and cross‑functional teams.
Awareness of international diversity of clinical practices and healthcare systems.
Strong identification with BMS’s values.
Regular travel required (up to 30%).
Benefits We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services, and programs that provide employees with the resources to pursue their professional and personal goals.
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