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Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs, Precision Medicine & Digital Health
The Head, Precision Medicine & Digital Health, reports directly to the Vice President of Regulatory Innovation & Enterprise Delivery and has leadership responsibility for global regulatory strategy and execution for Precision Medicine and Digital Health products across the BMS portfolio.
Position Responsibilities
Oversees a team of regulatory professionals to deliver compliant global regulatory strategies to support development of biomarkers, diagnostic tests, devices and digital health tools to enhance the value of our pharmaceutical products across therapeutic areas
Provide innovative approaches to resolve complex regulatory issues and increase speed to patients
Ensure global regulatory plans effectively accommodate appropriate precision medicine approaches by effectively integrating drug and diagnostic regulatory and submission plans including HA engagement plans and mitigation strategies
Ensure high quality collaboration with Global Regulatory Leads and Regional Regulatory Leads by providing timely guidance and strategic partnership in health authority meetings and regulatory documentation spanning the drugs life-cycle
Provides guidance on planning, writing and review of key dossier documents for submissions globally
Represent BMS in key interactions with health authorities for precision medicine- and digital health-related topics
Represent BMS on product partnership, vendor management and business development opportunities
Manage complex cross-functional stakeholder alignment to ensure high quality collaboration with stakeholders including Translational Medicine to drive robust development of biomarker, companion diagnostic, devices and digital health tools
Remains on the forefront of the relevant science and competitive landscape via actively contribution to policy shaping efforts including partnering with trade associations; viewed as an expert in its application to the regulatory process
Ensures Global Regulatory Science representation as needed on internal governance committees
Engages with customers on a regular basis to better understand organization needs and risk areas and identify pragmatic impactful solutions
Accountable for coaching and career development to staff to maximize their potential
Degree Requirements
Solid scientific background, PhD., M.D., PharmD, MS
Experience Requirements
Significant experience in regulatory affairs and diagnostic-related development e.g., >8-10 years.
Key Competency Requirements
Deep understanding of scientific content, complexities and diagnostic development including extensive experience of IDE submissions and approvals
Extensive experience of companion diagnostic and device development including developing and documenting the regulatory strategy in co-ordination with clinical plans and marketing objectives
Proven track record of leading teams through interactions with health authorities and issue resolution
Deep understanding of strategic and tactical role and deliverables of Global Regulatory Strategy in the Drug and Device Development and Commercialization processes
Effectively communicates complex, scientific content into logical components appropriate for the audience including regulatory strategy, issues and risks to senior leaders in GRS and the wider organization
Robust experience of working within a matrix organization with internal and external stakeholders; develops effective partnerships and relationships at all levels
Strong personal accountability for delivery; able to lead through strong facilitation, negotiation, influencing and networking skills to build alignment with internal and external stakeholders and lead the PM&DH team
Demonstrated ability to drive quality decision making
Robust understanding of global policy, laws, regulations and guidelines relating to precision medicine, devices and digital health products
Seeks multiple perspectives and listens openly to other view points; takes an enterprise view when making recommendations
Sets clear and high expectations and holds self and others accountable for decisions and results achieved; demonstrates ownership of results within (and beyond) area of responsibility
Fosters a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on integrating quality principles throughout
Enable and demonstrate the courage to speak up on issues and risks as well as on successes and recognitions
Travel: Up to 20%
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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.
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