Director, WW Medical I&CV, Professional Societies Immunology

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Position Summary

As part of our long-term strategy to elevate our Medical organization and transform the lives of million patients each year, we are seeking a Director, Professional Societies Immunology within our Global Immunology & Cardiovascular teams. The position reports to the Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy Head within WW Medical Immunology & Cardiovascular (ICV) Global Medical Affairs. The Director, Professional Societies Immunology is responsible for developing, leading and executing the strategic engagement plan for Worldwide Immunology Professional Societies and Associations. This role works closely with the Portfolio Strategy Head and the Medical teams and additional key internal stakeholders to create and initiate innovative strategies for engagement with professional societies, including initiatives and programs in alignment with specific therapeutic area strategic imperatives. Effective collaboration with organizational leaders is essential to translate strategy into actionable initiatives and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and leading the strategic engagement plan for Worldwide Immunology Professional Societies and Associations.

• Serves as the BMS strategic engagement lead with Immunology professional societies and associations.

• Manages and leads interactions with societies and maintains the key strategic relationship for all medical strategic purposes.

• Collaborates with the Medical teams and additional key internal stakeholders to create and initiate innovative strategies for engagement with professional societies, including initiatives and programs in alignment with specific therapeutic area strategic imperatives.

• Works cross-functionally and collaboratively to plan, execute, and communicate the Societies’ strategic plan internally and interfaces with leadership and matrix teams appropriately.

• Thorough understanding the mission and vision of each organization. Serves as the primary relationship manager for professional societies’ community, representing BMS at external meetings, making presentations to appropriate audiences, and preparing internal reports.

• Is an internal strategic advisor to BMS matrix teams and cross-functional initiatives. Ensures there is alignment and resourcing to execute on the societies’ strategic plan.

• Develop a framework for Societies engagement and help shape the understanding of the interplay between stakeholders and the complexities of professional societies and associations

• Supports the Team Leader in educating internal stakeholders about professional societies and the functional role.

• Shape strategic approach to these organizations and work cross-functionally to ensure buy-in and execution of the plans

• Maintain regular communication with professional societies and associations to remain current on all activities.

• Work extensively with BMS senior leaders across multiple departments at BMS including Immunology Development, Discovery, Translational Medicine, HQ and Worldwide Medical, Commercial, Public Affairs, Access and Clinical Operations (as needed) to optimize BMS interactions with the professional societies and professional associations

• Work with team to support activities both internally and externally, including processes and procedures.

• Team contributor to optimizing internal and external society engagement procedural and operational best practices.

• Shape strategic approach to professional organizations and work cross-functionally to ensure buy-in and execution of the plans

• Provide strategic insight and coordination