Associate Director, Strategic Engagement, Rheumatology/Immunology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with Rheumatology Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), influential figures, and Centers of Excellence throughout the Southeast region and nationally.

• Oversee the planning and execution of congresses, including the coordination of interactions with thought leaders and C-suite executives.

• Manage and provide guidance for the speakers bureau, including training and implementation.

• Assist in the development of commercial advisory boards through insights from the field and participation from KOLs.

• Engage with C-suite executives within supergroups and major national accounts to manage rebate agreements, conduct quarterly business reviews, and facilitate GPO contract execution.

• Collaborate with advocacy organizations to gain insights into market changes and challenges.

• Conduct engagements with thought leaders to extract actionable insights, identify regional trends, and gather competitive intelligence.

• Gather and relay market insights from field interactions to guide commercial and medical strategies.

• Evaluate business opportunities and priorities by analyzing regional healthcare trends and their implications for account strategies.

• Ensure alignment with Field Sales, Field Medical, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Access, Account Executives, and Policy teams.

• Facilitate the growth of Orencia® and SOTYKTU™ across the Southeast region.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BS/BA degree is mandatory.

• At least 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.

• Previous experience as a thought leader liaison or in regional/national account management is essential.

• Recent experience in rheumatology with a solid understanding of supergroups, key thought leaders, and/or Centers of Excellence is highly preferred.

• Prior experience in people management is preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and capacity to network in complex internal and external environments are necessary.

• Experience with biologics, buy-and-bill, and/or specialty medications is preferred.

• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills are essential.

• Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills are required.

• Capability to navigate complex accounts and engage with a variety of stakeholders is necessary.

• Willingness to travel up to 60%, including overnight stays, is required.

• A valid driver’s license within the 50 United States is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits, services, and programs.

• Additional cash and stock incentives (subject to eligibility).

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• BMS Well-Being Account.

• BMS Living Life Better program.

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accident insurance.

• Supplemental health insurance options.

• Business travel protection.

• Personal liability protection.

• Identity theft protection benefits.

• Legal assistance.

• Survivor support services.

• Flexible time off for US exempt employees, subject to manager approval.

• 11 paid national holidays.

• 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, and Rayzebio exempt, non-exempt, and hourly employees, upon manager approval.

• 3 optional holidays.

• Unlimited paid sick leave, based on eligibility.

• Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, based on eligibility.

• Flexible summer hours, based on eligibility.

• Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs.

• Annual Global Shutdown period between Christmas and New Year’s Day.