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Position:Vice President, Patient Access Support Services

Location: Princeton, New Jersey - Princeton Pike

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us

Position Summary

This Executive is responsible for leading the Patient Access Support Services team within the US MAx organization. Individual is responsible for setting a vision and directing strategy, development, implementation and management of BMS’ patient reimbursement and affordability programs across the US portfolio. The primary objective of this position is to manage daily operations of more than 100 individuals and associated vendor operations, responsible for providing access programs, resources and reimbursement support in a consistent and compliant manner. The organization is structured, inclusive of a home office based program management team, as well as field based teams consisting of Access and Reimbursement Managers. This position works closely with US MAx Access Marketing, Brand Marketing, Legal/Privacy, Compliance, Field Sales, Procurement, IT, as well as other key internal matrix team partners, external customers, trade associations and critical vendor partners of BMS.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing needs assessment in support of US Patient Access and affordability for BMS portfolio; Sponsor development and implementation of Reimbursement and Affordability strategies and programs
• Fiscal responsibility for operational and related program budgets, ensuring appropriate allocation of budget against execution and enhancements to Patient Access and affordability strategies - Vendor and project management oversight
• Set specific and measurable objectives and tracks and analyzes performance data against these measurements
• Support development of necessary policies/procedures that govern patient support programs and comply with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of BMS
• Build and lead a team of motivated leaders by creating and articulating a vision that supports and enables successful achievement of objectives aligned with broader US organization
• Maintain deep market access expertise and anticipate implications to brands and Patient Access across therapeutic areas. Execute PASS strategy with team and develop appropriate messaging with stakeholders. Oversee partnership with external patient support program vendors
• Lead efforts with outside agency, elevating BMS’s commitment to Patient Access through materials and tools that will help patients access medications.
• Internal/external stakeholder engagement – Serve as strategic resource and support on patient assistance programs to key internal functions; foster and build strategic relationships with service providers, leveraging new technology solutions to further enhance operational efficiencies
• Actively facilitate the growth and development of team members based on their needs, motivation and business requirements
• Create an environment of continuous learning where team members feel challenged and engaged
• Foster team effectiveness within matrix team by sharing knowledge, experience, and information

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of pharmaceutical and/or Healthcare industry experience including experience in managing a commercial / functional support / operations team, customer facing field organization, reimbursement (specifically buy and bill products), marketing, provider and managed care is required
• Ability to navigate through ambiguous and evolving US healthcare landscape
• Strong track record of driving results in a complex internal and external environment
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, with strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
• Demonstrate capability as an established leader including Enterprise Mindset, Change Agility, Authentic Leadership and Talent Developer
• Undergraduate degree required, MBA and/or post graduate degree preferred

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.