Disease Area Lead-Oncology
Responsibilities: Leading strategy development and execution within disease area • Participate actively and ensure appropriate input based on strategic insight and scientific expertise in the respective Brand Teams Demonstrate broad strategic thinking and planning by developing objectives, plans and actions that are effectively addressing our organizational strategy and customer needs: Ensure country medical activities are in line with approved medical strategies Ensure country clinical trials and studies are delivered to agreed standards of time, quality and cost as well as an appropriate participation in international trials Identify and follow up Post Marketing Trials and coordinate budget for own country/cluster Manage/coordinate Disease Area medical budget for own country/cluster and liaise, as appropriate, with Finance and Purchasing Liaise with Medical Director to manage unexpected events or issues such as the early close of a study at country level Build country/cluster reputation and visibility of medical team at the international level by managing the timely execution of trials and other medical activities Proactively provide scientific support to Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, Outcomes Research, Pharmacovigilance and Legal Counsel • Coordinate the medical plan processes for the Disease Area in alignment with the appropriate local/cluster functions (including Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, PV and Outcomes Research) and with the appropriate international Medical Teams (WW/EMAC/IC)
Requirements: Preferred Experience & Knowledge • Extensive experience working in cross-functional teams • Extensive experience in designing and managing clinical trials across different phases of development and resolving clinical trial-related issues • Track record in effectively managing risk and compliance • Building strong relationships with External Experts within DA • Experience in developing medical plans aligned with overall disease & product objectives • Experience in developing, reporting and analyzing medical metrics • Demonstrated ability to build a team and develop a high performing organization (inclusive coaching and mentoring) Of advantage: • Knowledge and understanding of BMS Policies and Procedures • Knowledge of statistical methods • Solid track record in writing quality scientific publications and representing BMS at international congresses • Knowledge of Disease Area and local health care system/market dynamics • Understanding of environmental and industry trends and their impact on the business • Understanding of product-specific pricing issues and required contribution to pricing and reimbursement dossiers