Centre of Observational Research and Data Science (CORDS) Lead, Markets

Company Name: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Location: England

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

This position is a management role with responsibility for leading a team of CORDS Research Scientists in the consultation, design and execution of real-world and advanced analytics studies, leading customer engagement with functional and market leaders to provide consultation and define the team book of work, managing timelines and deliverable quality, maintaining organizational alignment with BMS customers and external stakeholders (vendors, research support), and advancing organizational knowledge and capabilities through scientific and managerial development and training. The position will apply an advanced knowledge of observational research methods, analytics and real-world data to BMS research questions across early- and late-stage drug development, product launch and life cycle management with specific focus on ex-US global markets. The role requires strong management skills, a thorough understanding of BMS’ research priorities, mastery of clinical, genomic and numerous types of real world data resources, experience with ex-US RWD sources and knowledge of HTA processes, a strong execution focus to deliver a robust research agenda tuned to a broad set of customer needs, and excellent communication skills to establish strong links with strategic leaders across the organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage a research team supporting multiple asset- and market-facing customers (HEOR, PV, Access, Medical) by prioritizing and organizing projects, facilitating development of the research team, organizing Scientists around asset priorities, and ensuring quality results and delivery of research insights.
• Provide BMS research functions with consultative support on non-interventional research and advanced analytics questions including assisting with resolution of methodological questions, implementation issues, interpretation of results and presentation / manuscript development as needed to ensure high quality, value-driven research projects.
• Support Observational Protocol Review Committee (OPRC) with methodological review and approval recommendations as assigned.
• Develop ex-US real world data sources and research opportunities through partnerships that support R&D, HEOR, PV and Access priorities.
• Conduct non-interventional research projects using retrospective data resources in support of CORDS customer need.
• With guidance from Exec Director, prioritize and assign research projects across customer teams.
• Guide matrix staff in development of functional and behavioral skills related to job performance.
• Communicate project status and results / insights effectively to all stakeholders.
• Assess information environment and analytical tool set to ensure current needs are addressed.
• Enable the integration of innovative methods / applications to business units through various presentation media.
• Influence initiatives through effective relationship building. Advises customer groups on research agenda, data sourcing and methods.
• Proactively develop high-level KOL / partner network to develop effective research strategies.
  

Experiences Required For Success

• 7+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical outcomes research, pharmaco-epidemiology, health services research or related field.
• 3+ years’ management responsibility of a research function.
• 4+ years’ experience using large retrospective data sets in the conduct of epidemiologic and economic research.
• Extensive experience with protocol development and execution for health and economic outcomes research projects.
• Proven capabilities in stakeholder engagement and matrix team leadership.
• Proven strong writing and oral presentation skills.
• Experience with EU-and Asia / Pacific-based protocol-driven NIR preferred.
  

Knowledge Desired

• PhD in biostatistics, epidemiology or related quantitative research field.
• Strong technical and scientific knowledge in research methods applied to healthcare including non-interventional scientific disciplines.
• Awareness of the drug development & commercialization process, HTA assessment methodologies, global reimbursement environment, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and competitors (their strategy, drug discovery, the drugs, CR&D, outcomes research and marketing).
  

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

• Seniority level

  Entry level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

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