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Associate Director - GECI (Global Expert Centers Initiative)

Inseriert am: 28.04.2021

Bei Bristol Myers Squibb lassen wir uns von einer einzigen Vision inspirieren - die Veränderung des Lebens von Patienten durch Wissenschaft. In den Bereichen Onkologie, Hämatologie, Immunologie und Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen - und eine der vielfältigsten und vielversprechendsten Pipelines der Branche - trägt jeder unserer leidenschaftlichen Kollegen zu Innovationen bei, die bedeutende Veränderungen vorantreiben. Wir verleihen jeder Therapie, für die wir Pionierarbeit leisten, eine menschliche Note. Kommen Sie zu Bristol Myers Squibb  und machen Sie einen Unterschied.


The role of Associate Director Strategic Collaborations - GECI  will cover the following areas:



  • Initiate new external partnerships with key academic research centers in his/her region or territory. In this capacity, the Associate Director/Director will also be responsible for developing, managing, and evolving the strategic medical plan and operationalizing the governance for new and already existing partnerships.

  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with leadership at partner centers (including Thought Leaders, Institutional executives, and department chairs) and serve as the primary contact for BMS at those institutions 

  • Advance the BMS scientific strategy by collaborating extensively with stakeholders across multiple departments, including Research & Early Development, Translational Research, Medical, Clinical Operations, Commercial, Public Affairs, Legal and Business Development and by matching partners’ capabilities with BMS’ strategic needs

  • Develop and implement program level projects covering a specific area across all sites

  • Advance BMS’ organizational knowledge of the unique capabilities of the partner and report impactful and actionable insights from interactions.

  • Act as the link between the Worldwide teams, country teams, and the sites to ensure that the mutual commitments of each partnership are consistently met 

  • Advance the Global Strategic Collaborations Program through identification of areas for collaboration, continuous improvement for the program and new opportunities

  • Maintain oversight of all contractual aspects of his/her partnerships as required (planning, milestones, budget forecasts)


Advanced degree in area relevant to Life Sciences preferred (ie. Pharm.D., PhD, MD, MS)



  • Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or significant experience with collaborative projects, thought leader engagement or partnerships (public and/or private) 



  • Able to innovate, analyze and solve problems with attention to detail

  • Understanding of drug development across the continuum from development to commercialization (oncology / hematology / immunosciences preferred)

  • Strong interpersonal, public communication and negotiation skills

  • Proven track record of managing complex interactions and discussions

  • Strong project management skills and substantive track record in working effectively with cross-functional teams including remote interactions

  • Experience working in diverse international environments

  • Experience working with scientific leaders and external healthcare stakeholders

  • Track record of effective budget management

  • Fluent in English and/or relevant local language (depending upon geography)

  • Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally



  • Travel required


Wir setzen uns auf der ganzen Welt leidenschaftlich dafür ein, das Leben von Patienten mit schweren Krankheiten zu beeinflussen. Unsere gemeinsamen Werte Leidenschaft, Innovation, Dringlichkeit, Verantwortlichkeit, Inklusion und Integrität befähigen uns, unsere individuellen Talente und unterschiedlichen Perspektiven in einer integrativen Kultur einzusetzen und bringen das höchste Potenzial jedes unserer Kollegen hervor.


Bristol Myers Squibb weiß um die Bedeutung von Balance und Flexibilität im Arbeitsumfeld. Wir bieten daher eine Vielzahl von attraktiven Benefits, Dienstleistungen und Programmen an, die unseren Mitarbeitern die Ressourcen bieten, ihre Ziele sowohl bei der Arbeit als auch in ihrem Privatleben zu verfolgen.