AD - Immunology (Rheumatology), WW/International Markets Medical Learning

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The WW Medical Learning team is currently looking for a talented individual who possesses the skills needed to ensure both the immediate and long-term success of WW Commercialization Learning (WWCL). The Associate Director, WW/International Markets Medical Learning, Immunology (Rheumatology), is accountable for planning, developing, implementing, facilitating, and assessing ongoing scientific training in support of the BMS Immunology (Rheumatology)for FM and HOM as well as ensuring FM teams are equipped to support WW priority clinical trials.

The AD, WW/International Markets Medical Learning, embodies our medical mission by supporting FM and HOM personnel in becoming the trusted partner of choice to a broad set of stakeholders, driving scientific exchange and collection of timely insights that can create measurable medical impact on patient outcomes, ultimately advancing science and enhancing patient access to our medicines.

Who you will work with:

This position reports to the Director, WW/International Markets Medical Learning. The primary remit of the AD, WW/International Markets Medical Learning is to have a thorough view of the training needs of the WW/International Markets FM and HOM teams with an eye towards collaborating with WW Medical Learning and WW Commercialisation Learning teams to share, co-create, and leverage existing content, where applicable. The incumbent will spend a majority of time collaborating with WW Medical Affairs, International Markets Medical Enablement, WW Commercialization Learning Center of Excellence, Medical Excellence, US Medical Learning, and International Markets FM and HOM stakeholders to construct and execute training plans aligned with WW medical matrix teams.

This position is a hub home office-based role. Ability to travel (up to ~15% based on requirements).  
 

Primary responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning and execution of scientific learning to ensure launch readiness for WW/International Markets
• Create annual WW training plans to support the needs of HOM and FM teams; work with matrix partners to align plans with strategic needs of the business (WW Medical Affairs, US Scientific Learning, Medical Excellence, etc)
• Support training around BMS scientific data releases at major congresses. May include embargoed data training, data training workshops, post-congress contextualisation, Q-stream deployment for knowledge retention
• Collaborate with WW Medical Affairs and WW Medical Learning colleagues to research and select outside speakers/consultants to deliver timely discussions/presentations on important TA-related medical topics as needed
• Identify innovative training tools and ways of training and execute on them for WW training support and resource development for WW medical teams to utilize
• Collaborate with WW Medical Affairs teams (+ US Medical Learning) to align on training plans and initiatives, identify synergies, reduce duplication of work, and ensure appropriate use of internal and external resources to support content development and workshop design
• Partner with International Market Medical Enablement team for deployment of scientific educational resources
• Align with HOM and FM leadership on regularly occurring windows where medical teams can expect to be trained; this protects reliable FM time for scheduling field activities and interactions.
• Partner with US Medical Learning and International Market Medical Enablement teams to support strategic alignment in education plans and resource development
• Incorporate innovation, new processes, and technologies into learning events as appropriate
• Align all trainings with medical strategic imperatives, medical communication topics, scientific narratives, and core competencies
• Partner with US Medical Learning and WW Commercialization Learning Center of Excellence for development of foundational education and continuous learning programs, leveraging and modifying content developed in support of first market launches for subsequent market launches in the international markets
• Consistently evaluate quality of training materials & programs and medical training needs by regularly conducting training needs assessments with the Director, WW/International Market Medical Learning
• Optimize adult learner experiences based on feedback from the WW/International Market FM, HOM Leadership Teams, and Director, WW/International Market Medical Learning
• Manage vendors, SOW submission and PO invoicing for work requiring vendor support for defined area of responsibility
• Lead, design, develop, and ensure deployment of new hire TA scientific learning plans (e.g., self-directed curricula, onboarding guides, Knowledge Roadmaps), assessments, and ongoing scientific learning initiatives for WW (focus: international markets) FM and HOM teams 
• Evaluate effectiveness of scientific onboarding and strategically planned ongoing scientific learning materials; ensure updated resources are available (e.g. disease state, BMS data, scientific narratives, competitive landscape)
• Plans, executes and maintains all FM training for tiered immunology clinical trials spanning multiple markets; collaborate with Global Field Medical Excellence, WW Medical Learning, and R&D colleagues
• Coordinate and align with commercialization matrix partners (e.g., marketing, commercial sales training)
• Create and/or adapt resources and tools that support WW FM and HOM teams in the effective delivery of BMS product information and data to healthcare professionals
• Thoughtfully design training sessions using Adult Learning Principles to optimize learning; apply learnings from the Medical Trainer Academy
• Support implementation of medical leadership initiatives for FM and HOM medical teams
• Align with critical stakeholders to ensure all educational events and resources are aligned to leadership, product, and therapeutic area strategy (e.g., onboarding, annual medical congresses, data updates, annual training needs assessments)
• Conduct business in accordance with Bristol Myers Squibb Values
• Complete all assigned SOPs and training within designated timeframe and adheres to job-specific SOPs, WPs, and Guidance Documents
• Demonstrate flexibility during times of competing priorities
• Upload and manages archiving of training materials, strategic plans, etc using BMS platforms
• Participate in training of new team hires as appropriate
• Participates in on-the-job training programs to enhance professional growth

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree required:  MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, PhD, or MSN strongly preferred
• 3+ years TA experience
• 8+ years pharmaceutical / biotech / relevant industry experience as a field MSL or similar field-based and/or office-based position with a proven track record of success
• Experience and strong skills in public presentation
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills
• Ability to effectively interact cross-functionally and across geographies, as needed
• Ability to assess workload and prioritise projects under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain internal and external partnerships
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of adult learning principles and design of effective learning solutions
• Flexible, with positive attitude; highly motivated self-starter willing to work in an environment where individual initiative, accountability to the team, and professional maturity
• High level of personal commitment and results-orientation
• Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects with minimal direction
• Ability to travel (up to ~15% based on requirements)

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Princeton - NJ - US: $177,990 - $215,682

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. 

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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