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Position Summary
As part of our long-term strategy to elevate our Medical organization and transform the lives of million patients each year, we are seeking a Director, Professional Societies Immunology within our Global Immunology & Cardiovascular teams. The position reports to the Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy Head within WW Medical Immunology & Cardiovascular (ICV) Global Medical Affairs. The Director, Professional Societies Immunology is responsible for developing, leading and executing the strategic engagement plan for Worldwide Immunology Professional Societies and Associations. This role works closely with the Portfolio Strategy Head and the Medical teams and additional key internal stakeholders to create and initiate innovative strategies for engagement with professional societies, including initiatives and programs in alignment with specific therapeutic area strategic imperatives. Effective collaboration with organizational leaders is essential to translate strategy into actionable initiatives and projects.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and leading the strategic engagement plan for Worldwide Immunology Professional Societies and Associations.
Serves as the BMS strategic engagement lead with Immunology professional societies and associations.
Manages and leads interactions with societies and maintains the key strategic relationship for all medical strategic purposes.
Collaborates with the Medical teams and additional key internal stakeholders to create and initiate innovative strategies for engagement with professional societies, including initiatives and programs in alignment with specific therapeutic area strategic imperatives.
Works cross-functionally and collaboratively to plan, execute, and communicate the Societies’ strategic plan internally and interfaces with leadership and matrix teams appropriately.
Thorough understanding the mission and vision of each organization. Serves as the primary relationship manager for professional societies’ community, representing BMS at external meetings, making presentations to appropriate audiences, and preparing internal reports.
Is an internal strategic advisor to BMS matrix teams and cross-functional initiatives. Ensures there is alignment and resourcing to execute on the societies’ strategic plan.
Develop a framework for Societies engagement and help shape the understanding of the interplay between stakeholders and the complexities of professional societies and associations
Supports the Team Leader in educating internal stakeholders about professional societies and the functional role.
Shape strategic approach to these organizations and work cross-functionally to ensure buy-in and execution of the plans
Maintain regular communication with professional societies and associations to remain current on all activities.
Work extensively with BMS senior leaders across multiple departments at BMS including Immunology Development, Discovery, Translational Medicine, HQ and Worldwide Medical, Commercial, Public Affairs, Access and Clinical Operations (as needed) to optimize BMS interactions with the professional societies and professional associations
Work with team to support activities both internally and externally, including processes and procedures.
Team contributor to optimizing internal and external society engagement procedural and operational best practices.
Shape strategic approach to professional organizations and work cross-functionally to ensure buy-in and execution of the plans
Provide strategic insight and coordination within the organization for relevant meetings with professional society and association group leaders
Lead and align with internal stakeholders in determining the company representation or participation in professional medical societies’/associations’ initiatives and interactions, including but not limited to medical society corporate roundtables, forums, science/clinical-to-science/clinical interactions.
Create appropriate budgets and monitor expenditures, revising as needed. Input data into departmental financial tracking system as required. Provide periodic reports and analyses to leadership and team members as needed.
Ensure that all activities comply with company policy and legal and regulatory requirements. 100% compliance with company policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will embody BMS’s cultural pillars:
Accountability: Demonstrates ownership and drives results with urgency.
Execution Excellence: Transforms strategy into action, delivering ambitious goals with precision.
Diverse and Strategic Thinking: Leverages global perspectives to create innovative, patient-focused solutions.
Outcomes Mindset: Demonstrates a relentless focus on achieving impactful and measurable results for patients and the business.
Patient-Centricity: Ensures that every decision and strategy is grounded in improving outcomes for patients.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience with professional medical societies and associations preferred
BA/BSc degree minimum requirement--in area relevant to Pharmaceutical industry/ Life Sciences preferred) or advanced degree. PharmD, PhD, MD, MS with general knowledge of pharmaceutical operations, i.e., advocacy, medical affairs, clinical development, regulatory, commercialization,
8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or significant experience with stakeholder and organizational engagement or partnerships (public and/or private)
Understanding of drug development across the continuum from development to commercialization (Immunology preferred)
Strong interpersonal, public communication and negotiation skills
Proven track record of managing complex interactions
Able to innovate, analyze and solve problems with attention to detail
Ability and willingness to travel globally.
Previous cross-functional experience is desirable as this position requires a high degree of interaction with teams encompassing immunology Patient Advocacy, Medical Affairs, Research & Development, Commercialization, Corporate Affairs and other enterprise-wide teams
Highly collaborative, possess a track record of building and maintaining cross-functional relationships, and able to communicate business topics effectively with senior management, peers, and others
Ability to lead and represent the company and, where appropriate, to follow within a large complex organization and within small working teams.
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Compensation Overview:
Princeton - NJ - US: $207,490 - $251,433 

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.
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R1601672 : Director, WW Medical I&CV, Professional Societies Immunology