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

Role Summary

The Regional Associate Director (RAD) is responsible for managing a team of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) trained in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Secondary Stroke Prevention (SSP). The RAD leads a regional team of MSLs to deliver scientific excellence, identify evolving medical needs, and ensure alignment with BMS's cardiovascular strategy for AF and SSP. Oversight of the MSL primary responsibilities includes establishing frequent and timely interactions with Thought Leaders (TLs) and other Health Care Providers (HCPs) aligned with medical strategies to discuss safe and appropriate use of approved products. The RAD ensures MSLs respond to unsolicited questions on current medical and scientific issues, healthcare advances, treatment trends, and health outcomes measures appropriately and as per company guidance. Position is field-based; RAD will be required to live in the territory which they manage or within 50 miles of the border. Location: Field – East Region.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Field Medical Leadership meetings; communicate direction to the team; enable execution of medical strategies, objectives and field activities.
• Translate FM objectives into individual performance objectives for the region and MSLs; monitor performance against expectations.
• Develop effective working relationships with Medical, Marketing, and Sales; direct MSL activities within legal and compliance policies; support the commercial matrix team and align with medical plan objectives; provide input on MSL resource needs and strategic feedback to other functions.
• Maintain contact with regional HCP experts to gather insights, and support MSLs in developing networks with external experts; provide training and direction for planning and conducting scientific interactions aligned with safe and appropriate use of BMS medicines; ensure MSLs engage in timely, informative, and scientifically accurate interactions with HCPs and internal partners.
• Actively manage MSLs to support CRO-sponsored studies and BMS-sponsored as well as Interventional and Non-Interventional Research (NIR) studies; oversee site identification and assessment for trials; facilitate patient recruitment and discussions on safe and effective use of investigational products; ensure collaboration with the clinical organization to enhance enrollment; provide recommendations on study/site feasibility; ensure pharmacovigilance procedures are understood and followed; support investigator-sponsored research (ISR) submissions when needed.
• Oversee MSLs to ensure that pharmacovigilance documents are understood and applied by investigators; alert BMS personnel to any identified Adverse Events; ensure active support for ISR and related processes.
• Actively manage MSL performance assessments; provide ongoing coaching and feedback; assist with creation and execution of MSL development plans; ensure new MSLs attend training and pursue professional development; promote BMS values and team spirit; ensure compliance with Code of Conduct, PhRMA Code, GCP and FDA laws and regulations.
• Maintain alignment with compliance requirements and ensure MSLs understand Adverse Event identification and reporting processes.
• Collaborate across Medical, Marketing, and Sales to support medical plan objectives and provide strategic input on resources and field activities.

Qualifications

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

Additional Requirements

• Residency/Location: Field-based; RAD must live in the territory which they manage or within 50 miles of the border.
• Travel: Travel required, including frequent travel to the home office.