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

Position 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.

Key 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.
  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 & 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 & Experience

• 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.

• 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
  Strong strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Adaptability
  Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.