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The Director, Dermatology and Rheumatology, WW Medical Evidence Strategy Lead provides strategic and scientific guidance for cross functional matrix teams on behalf of WW Medical. This individual will lead the development and facilitate prioritized execution of the WW Evidence strategy for Dermatology and Rheumatology by partnering to provide insights on what activities and deliverables must be prioritized for the WW Medical teams to deliver against the therapeutic area strategy. 

In this role, he/she will be a key partner to the Medical Evidence Generation (MEG) lead to identify what modalities for data generation are most aligned with strategic priorities.

WW Evidence Strategy

• Collaborate with the medical and development matrix teams to ensure alignment and transparency of evidence generation strategy and projects

• Establish linkages across all major functions (e.g. Development, R&D, HEOR, Value Access & Pricing, Regulatory, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, etc.) and building alignment with cross-functional partners (MEG) on key initiatives such as developing an optimal approach to data generation, communication and supporting access in the markets

• Co-design the evidence strategy with the WW therapeutic area and indication leads, markets and cross functionally, aligned with the Brand strategy

• Lead the development and update of the evidence section of the Scientific Narrative with the various scientific communication teams and the markets providing strategic direction in communicating the evidence plan and the results of studies

• Create a portfolio-level scientific and medical communication strategy to highlight and elevate the position of BMS within Dermatology, Rheumatology, and across therapeutic areas in Immunology

Partnership with MEG (Medical Evidence Generation)

• Lead the Medial Evidence Plan development for Therapeutic Area strategic discussions in partnership with Medical Evidence Generation Lead for a holistic view of data generation

• Define the areas of interest for evidence generation in line with strategy while working cross functionally with MEG, HEOR, access, Digital Health, R&D, regulatory, pharmacovigilance and commercial

• Provide input for data generation activities in MEG to shape integrated evidence plan (IEP), and partner with MEG / clinical operations to ensure timely execution of the medical clinical trials

• Lead the identification and prioritization of post-hoc or additional data analyses, partner with Data leads and Biostats to ensure strategic execution of those analyses

• Co-Chair the Review Committees (or provide oversight where appropriate) for investigator-sponsored research studies and BMS-sponsored, medically-led research studies.

Markets

• Work with the markets and the respective market functions to align on the evidence strategy at the market level

• Lead the strategic “opportunistic” leveraging of market level data globally or global data at the level of the market

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced scientific degree required (Pharm. D, PhD, MD) with at least (5-10) years experience in Medical Affairs/Medical Strategy; formal specialization in areas associated with the current TA portfolio and/or professional experience with assets in this space is preferred.

• Clinical trial experience and/or pharmaceutical industry experience, preferred.

• Experience in a customer-facing role with thought leaders and key customers preferred.

• Successful track record of leading through influence and working across complex, global organizational matrices, preferred experience working with   clinical, commercialization, regulatory and early discovery. 

• Ability to make complex scientific questions and data simple, including the ability to articulate both verbally and in writing complex scientific principles. 

• Demonstrated track record of leadership in a complex, matrix environment, including leading multi-functional project teams and managing external agencies.

• Proven ability to deliver successful results in a variety of business situations and tactful navigation in managing and making difficult business decisions

• HQ-based position with expected travel requirement of 25%

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