Regional Associate Director, US Field Medical Cardiovascular, Milvexian - Central Region

Role Summary

The Regional Associate Director (RAD) leads a field-based team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Secondary Stroke Prevention (SSP) to deliver scientific excellence and align with BMS cardiovascular strategy. The RAD develops regional medical plans, establishes frequent interactions with key Thought Leaders and HCPs, guides MSL activities, and ensures compliant, scientifically balanced communications about approved products. The role requires field leadership across the Central Region (Field – Central Region) and oversight of CRO-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies to support patient care and clinical development. The RAD is field-based and based in the territory or within 50 miles of the border.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional team of MSLs trained in AF and SSP to deliver scientific excellence and align with the cardiovascular strategy.
• Oversee MSL primary responsibilities, including establishing frequent and timely interactions with TLs and other HCPs to discuss safe and appropriate use of approved products.
• Ensure MSLs respond to unsolicited questions on current medical and scientific issues, healthcare advances, treatment trends, and health outcomes measures in accordance with company guidance.
• Participate in Field Medical Leadership meetings; communicate direction, enable execution of medical strategies and field activities; translate FM objectives into individual performance objectives for region and MSLs; monitor performance against expectations.
• Develop effective working relationships with Medical, Marketing, and Sales; direct MSL activities within legal and compliance policies; provide support to the commercial matrix team and promote cross-functional collaboration; provide input on MSL resource needs and strategic feedback to other functions.
• Maintain contact with regional HCP experts to gather insights, support MSLs in building networks with external experts, and train MSLs to plan and conduct scientific interactions aligned with the safe and appropriate use of BMS medicines; ensure timely, informative interactions that reflect scientific data and communicate information accurately, fairly, and objectively.
• Actively manage MSLs to support CRO-sponsored studies; oversee MSL support for BMS-sponsored and Interventional/Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies; identify study sites and facilitate patient enrollment and investigator referrals as needed.
• Ensure MSL collaboration with the clinical organization to enhance patient enrollment in BMS-sponsored trials; provide recommendations on study/site feasibilities and educate investigators.
• Oversee MSLs to ensure pharmacovigilance documents are understood and followed by investigators; alert BMS personnel to adverse events; support ISR submission processes as needed.
• Actively manage MSL performance assessments; provide ongoing coaching and development plans; ensure new hires receive training and opportunities for professional development; uphold compliance requirements.
• Travel and location: This is a field-based role; RAD must reside in the territory they manage or within 50 miles of the border.

Qualifications

• Terminal doctoral degree, MD, PharmD, or PhD, preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular diseases, specifically AF and SSP, including current treatments, emerging therapies, and key publications.
• Understanding of anticoagulation strategies, Factor XIa inhibition, and evolving evidence in stroke prevention.
• Clinical experience in cardiovascular diseases, with a broad medical background.
• Experience with anticoagulation or thrombosis therapeutic areas strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years working in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of field medical experience is preferred.
• Leading and working in cross-functional teams and initiatives; proven track record managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Coaching and mentoring within a geographically disbursed field medical organization.
• Working in a highly matrix environment, ability to navigate and lead in an ambiguous environment.
• Leading and executing autonomously.
• Understanding of clinical research principles.
• Understanding of the US Healthcare system, the pharmaceutical industry and clinical and health economic practices in the US.
• Ability to work independently.
• Travel required, including frequent travel to PPK home office.
• Strong communication skills, ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written word.

Additional Requirements

• Residence in the territory they manage or within 50 miles of the border (field-based role).
• Travel requirements as specified by the role.