Senior Director, US Medical, Lymphoma/CLL

Disability Solutions - Madison, WI

Full-time - Senior

Madison, WI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Medical Director, US Lymphoma/CLL at Bristol Myers Squibb is a pivotal role that involves leading a team of physicians, pharmacists, and scientists in providing scientific and medical leadership for approved products in the Lymphoma Therapeutic Area, as well as compounds in various stages of clinical development, with a particular focus on Celmods and Nivolumab. This position is headquartered-based and reports directly to the Executive Director, US Medical Multiple Myeloma/Lymphoma Disease Lead. The Senior Medical Director will play a crucial role in integrated strategic planning within US Medical, collaborating with partners in Worldwide Medical, Commercial, Clinical Research and Development, Regulatory, Translational Development, and Market Access. The individual will be responsible for the execution of the medical plan for the therapeutic area, ensuring alignment with the overall US and Worldwide Medical strategy. In this role, the Senior Medical Director will lead the US medical Lymphoma team, which includes MDs, pharmacists, and scientists, and will be responsible for the execution of the medical strategy, including oversight of data generation efforts, supporting BMS-sponsored medical-led trials, and managing investigator-sponsored studies and collaborations. The position requires a strong focus on strategic and tactical planning, budget management, and ensuring appropriate cross-functional partnerships. The Senior Medical Director will also represent US Medical as a Lymphoma therapeutic area expert in various internal and external venues, including advisory boards and steering committees, and will be responsible for the overall medical and scientific direction for current and future pharmaceutical entities. The role demands a high level of leadership, accountability, and focus across the Medical Affairs Disease sub-teams in Lymphoma, ensuring that the team executes clinical trials according to strategy and good clinical practice. The Senior Medical Director will also be responsible for training and developing the team, ensuring superior operational and strategic skills, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and compliance with external stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of patients' lives through science, while also fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the US medical Lymphoma team, providing scientific and medical leadership for approved products and compounds in clinical development.
• Develop and execute the medical strategy for the Lymphoma Therapeutic Area in alignment with US and Worldwide Medical strategies.
• Oversee the execution of data generation efforts, including BMS-sponsored medical-led trials and investigator-sponsored studies.
• Manage the budget and resources for the Lymphoma team's tactics and deliverables, ensuring alignment with the Disease Lead.
• Provide leadership and accountability across Medical Affairs Disease sub-teams, including Medical Directors, Pharmacists, and Scientific Directors.
• Represent US Medical as a Lymphoma therapeutic area expert in internal and external venues, including advisory boards and scientific meetings.
• Ensure quality of disease-specific medical training for the MSL team, sales team, and other functions.
• Interact with key external stakeholders, including investigators, KOLs, and advocacy groups, to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the launch of new products and indications in the Lymphoma Therapeutic Area.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a health-related field (MD, PharmD, or PhD) with experience in Hematology/Oncology; board certification in hematology/oncology preferred.
• A minimum of 7+ years of clinical experience in hematology/oncology and medical affairs or equivalent, with people management experience.
• Clinical research and development experience (3-5+ years) in the biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Core competency in hematology and familiarity with trial designs, statistics, and management of malignant hematologic diseases.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a rapidly changing, highly matrixed organization, leading cross-functional groups.
• Experience in conducting pharmaceutical clinical trials, including company-sponsored studies and investigator-initiated studies.
• Knowledge of clinical trial design and methodology, including Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with a track record of effective presentations.

Nice-to-haves

• Publication history in hematology experience preferred.
• Experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and resource management is a plus.
• Demonstrated customer focus orientation and credibility with customers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model options.
• Professional development and continued education support.
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies.