Senior Director, Managed Access Programs, Medical Evidence Generation (Worldwide Medical Affairs)

Role Summary

The Senior Director, Managed Access Programs (MAPs) will be responsible for partnering to develop the strategy and lead the global implementation and management of Managed Access Programs across multiple disease areas. This role supports the company's health equity ambition, ensuring that patients with unmet needs receive access to our innovative medicines in a compliant and ethical manner. The MAPs Lead will provide strategic input, oversight, and coordination to ensure a streamlined and efficient approach to managed access and ensure equity, sustainability, scalability, and appropriate data capture across their respective disease areas. She/He will work closely with cross-functional teams ensuring the implementation of appropriate policies, processes, and systems that support the centralized managed access strategy. Additionally, this role will be accountable for ensuring compliance with country-specific regulations and effective data capture.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with key partners (WW TA, DD, legal, compliance, RCO, Country medical teams) to define and develop the managed access strategy for assets across multiple diseases TAs. Ensure the managed access strategy has input from all required partners and goes through the appropriate review and governance processes.
• MAP Oversight: Partner with GDO/RCO to ensure seamless operationalization of managed access programs for their respective disease areas, ensuring appropriate country rules are followed. Implement standardized policies, procedures, and best practices across the portfolio of managed access programs. Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the managed access programs and leverage data and analytics to optimize MAPs and accelerate impact.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal (Medical Affairs, Development, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Compliance) and external stakeholders to ensure seamless program execution and compliance with global, regional, and local regulations and guidelines.
• Data Capture And Evidence Generation: Optimize the capture and utilization of data and evidence from MAPs that appropriately supports the value of BMS' assets and ensure that data collection processes comply with country-specific regulations and privacy laws.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to internal teams on MAP processes and best practices.
• Innovation: Foster an innovative culture and lead initiatives to increase innovative approaches to MAPs.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Patient Access, Pharmacy, Public Health) required.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 3 years in a role related to managed access. Proven track record of successfully managing MAPs across a disease area.
• Regulatory / Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of global and local regulations and guidelines related to Managed Access Programs.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels.
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Education

• Degree in Life Sciences, Patient Access, Pharmacy, Public Health or related field (required).