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The primary role of the Regional Medical Engagement Lead (rMEL) is to engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare system National and international Thought Leaders (NTLs/ITLs) within a defined geography of the TIMER region for pipeline assets, as agreed by TIMER LT. Initial scope will be focused on advanced oncological assets and pipeline such as (CAR T, CelMods etc) and will be extended to other therapy areas in future as the need arise. The rMEL for TIMER will be responsible to prepare the markets within the TIMER region for the successful launch of these pipeline assets, starting as early as T-48 – T-36The rMEL conducts critical activities that support advancing science, educating on evolving clinical practices, transforming science into patient care, and facilitating the development of new research collaborations (including Investigator initiated research and real-world evidence)The role collaborates with colleagues in each market within the TIMER region on capturing medical insights and acts as a therapeutic area resource to cross-functional partners. Engagement with NTLs/ITLs should be aligned with local medical strategies, and the role should provide insight back to local market to inform strategy.This role is field-based and regional in scope. It is anticipated that the employee will spend ~ 75- 80% of the time in the field interacting with external stakeholders, including investigators and clinical thought leaders while supporting internal stakeholders and maintaining a high level of therapeutic expertise. Must have 40-60 Thought leaders from the region on plan for regular scientific exchange and interaction. Will be a member of regional medical leadership team.
Key ResponsibilitiesEngaging in high-quality peer-to-peer scientific dialog with key National thought leaders within TIMER region for pipeline assets as identified by TIMER LT on pre- and peri-launch period.
- Medical Strategy Advisory:
- Collaborates with NTLs/ITLs within TIMER region to identify and generate insights on evolving care paradigms to inform medical strategy.
- Provides strategic input into materials for national medical congresses. Collects meaningful medical insights and communicates to support strategy development and business decisions.
- Facilitates scientific partnerships and research collaborations in collaboration with the Global Drug Development team.- Provides recommendations and insights to the clinical development team on study feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on knowledge of the field and through direct contacts with potential investigators, as agreed with local medical team and Global Drug Development Organisation.- Proactively leads BMS major evidence readouts to investigators partnering with Global Drug Development. Reactively discuss major evidence readouts with other thought-leaders.- Liaises with large key accounts to understand clinical levers and barriers to patient access in the context of clinical trials.
- Effectively collaborates and communicates with National / international Thought Leaders to gain insights into the clinical landscape.- Engages in scientific and clinical conversation to ensure the development of a product/disease area-focused medical plan that translates into effective launch and Life Cycle Management activities.- Engages with medical societies, Patient Advocyc Groups , and guideline discussions as appropriate.- Engage account-level decision makers in selected accounts to help identify barriers and solutions to improve patient care and outcomes.
Required Qualifications & Experience- Preferably a medical doctor (MD) with rich experience in desired specialties recruited from top clinical practice, Pharma and/or hospital-academic centers
or PhD with a very strong external profile.Experience in the region working with National / international level thought leaders in the specialty area of interest.- Proven track record of developing high impact peer-to-peer engagement and influence with high impact NTLs / ITLs- Strong knowledge of BMS pipeline and experience in key therapy areas required:
* scientific or clinical area, patient treatment trends, clinical landscape
* pharmaceutical industry, including compliance and regulatory guidelines
* clinical trial design and process
* national and regional healthcare and access environment- Working in a scientific and/or clinical research environment- Deep understanding of Thought Leaders environment and needs
Key competencies desired- Ability to engage in a peer-to-peer dialogue about data in a fair and balanced way.- Expert knowledge of clinical practice and evolving healthcare delivery models.- Ability to understand and critically appraise scientific publications.- Knowledge of clinical trial design and methodology, including Good Clinical Practices and ethical, governmental, and regulatory requirements.- Understands treatment paradigms and can frame information in a convincing way that resonates with physicians.- Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate scientific and clinical data in an easy-to-understand manner to help HCPs best serve their patients.- Has a strong learning mindset and passion for science. Prioritizes staying current with the latest data.
- Understands the patient journey and experience.- Able to adopt a patient-focused mindset, making patients a top priority.
- Customer/commercial mindset
- Winning Mindset: results-oriented, positive, resilient attitude, able to quickly adapt in an ever-changing environment.- Demonstrated ability to drive organizational performance.- Experience identifying and engaging TLs.- Demonstrated an ability to influence matrix organization and problem-solving mentality.
- Ability to analyze data, such as market trends, and HCP preferences. Data-driven insights help them strategize and target their efforts effectively.- Ability to segment HCPs based on their preferences and other relevant factors. This helps them tailor their communication to suit individual HCP needs.- Understanding how to interpret and analyze data related to customer preferences and clinical data.
- Understanding, adapting, and effectively using technology in various aspects of healthcare business and interacting with HCPs.- Utilizing various digital communication channels such as emails, instant messaging apps, and video conferencing to stay in touch with healthcare professionals, colleagues, and clients. This enables them to respond promptly to inquiries, share updates, and maintain effective communication.- Competency using Artificial Intelligence and other software or CRM tools to collect, enter, and manage quality HCP data in a timely manner, track interactions, and plan future engagements with healthcare professionals.- Being able to navigate and utilize the internet and online resources effectively.- Keeping up to date with technological advancements and changes.
- Teamwork/Enterprise mindset
- Ability to work independently and act as a team player by developing strong rapport and working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.- Knowledge of the national healthcare and access environments.- Deep knowledge and experience of RWE.- Be a representative of BMS in all interactions with external stakeholders.- Holds a high level of integrity and good judgment, to navigate the requirements of the role effectively and compliantly in accordance with BMS policies and procedures.
- As this position may or may not require the operation of a Company-provided vehicle, offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate meeting the requirements of “Qualified Driver,” as determined by the Company in its sole discretion, including but not limited to the following: 1) at least 21 years of age; 2) a driver’s license in good standing issued by your state of residence; and, 3) a driving risk level deemed acceptable by the Company.
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