Associate Director Regional Marketing, Neurology - Appalachians

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Position: Associate Director, MS Regional MarketingLocation: Field Based US Marketing – Appalachian Territory: NC, SC, TN, KY, southern/central VA incl. Richmond & Charlottesville, WV

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference. Position SummaryThe Associate Director, Regional Marketing, is a senior in-market position within the US commercial organization that will focus on commercial KOL engagement to gain insights into regional opportunities and provide a bridge between regional markets and headquarters, speaker development and refresher training for disease state (and product, when appropriate), and will support the execution of approved disease state education, promotional and patient programs. Regional Marketing will collaborate with other field-based professionals, within approved SOPs, including but not limited to RBDs, DBMs, Market Access Account Executives and MSLs, as appropriate, in addition to home office-based colleagues in Marketing, Sales, Market Access and Medical Affairs, as appropriate. The position will report to the Director, Regional Marketing and be part of the US Immunology MS Marketing Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish BMS as a credible and trusted partner amongst the thought leaders
• Engage with assigned KOLs and solicit feedback, as necessary
• Supports disease state or product, when appropriate conversations focused on key topics
• Executes physician engagement activities in the field and at key congresses
• Advance Organizational Capabilities and Effectiveness by embedding the Regional Marketing function
• Works with cross-functional teams to provide key customer insights and input on strategy, tactics, and messaging, and program execution
• Provides input and support in developing account plans for Sales
• Provides field-based training for Sales when needed
• Work with the highest degree of professionalism and in accordance with the company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Supporting the execution of approved Consulting Opportunities
• Assist in identification of Healthcare Professional (HCP) consultants based on profile established by the approved Consultant Engagement Project Brief
• Facilitate, participate in, and attend advisory boards, where appropriate
• Speaker Program Management & Engagement
• Develops physician speakers to provide high-quality speaker programs on disease state and product, when appropriate
• Provides refresher and follow up training to speakers on PACT-approved speaker materials
• Ensures appropriate and compliant execution of speaker programs
• Monitors speaker performance at live and virtual programs
• Provides field-based training to speakers on speaker programs when needed
• Conduct all aspects of business in compliance with BMS’s values, policies, SOPs, and the laws, regulations and codes that apply to our business

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in one of the following: product marketing, field sales or medical affairs
• Minimum 5 years of experience in MS, Neurology, or specialty therapeutics
• Marketing, Sales Management, and/or extensive launch experience strongly preferred
• Experience with thought leader engagement, ad boards and speaker’s bureau strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage large geographical territory
• Demonstrated ability to build productive stakeholder relationships and effectively meet their needs
• Ability to inform strategies, develop tactics and execute against strategic plans under short timelines that will help to achieve the desired goals
• Strong business acumen: understands market dynamics, business drivers, corporate goals, and impact on strategy
• Clinical knowledge and aptitude in complex/competitive disease states. Desire to continuously learn and improve by applying new knowledge and skills on the job
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities
• Self-driven with strong organizational and planning skills. Able to determine effective approaches and take the appropriate action based on the available information consistent with the over-arching strategy
• Ability to leverage appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans
• Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to try different and novel ways to deal with work challenges and opportunities
• Business travel, by air or car, is regularly required
• Willingness to work evenings and select weekends is required

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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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.

COVID-19 Information
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