Associate Director, HCP Medical Education & Congress Strategy

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Position Summary: Admilparant (an LPA1 antagonist) is a foundational asset for Bristol Myers Squibb in pulmonology, representing a potential first-in-class treatment option for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). The Associate Director, HCP Medical Education & Congress Strategy supports the execution of Admilparant’s national KOL engagement, congress, and medical education programs across IPF and PPF, in collaboration with the Director, while independently leading the brand’s regional insight generation strategy and regional congress calendar. This role designs the regional programs, sessions, and interactions that surface the insights driving brand strategy, builds direct relationships with KOLs and HCPs, supports preparation and execution at Admilparant’s priority national congresses, and administers the speaker bureau that supports Admilparant’s peer-to-peer education. The Associate Director must be able to operate in a fast-paced, launch-stage organization, with high expectations and accountability on quality of execution, and bring a bias for action, strong attention to detail, and a compliance-first mindset to all programs. The ability to build strong working relationships with MSLs and Home Office Medical, Market Access, Commercial colleagues, the Congress Excellence team, and external agencies is essential. This role supports an investigational compound and indications currently under development and not yet approved by the FDA. Key Responsibilities: KOL Engagement Planning & ExecutionSupport planning and execution of commercial KOL programs, including advisory boards, promotional speaker development, and peer-to-peer educational events, managing logistics, content development, and legal/compliance review, in alignment with the Director. Build and manage trusted, long-term relationships with regional and local KOLs and emerging thought leaders, positioning BMS as a credible, science-forward partner introducing a differentiated, first-in-class mechanism to the fibrotic lung disease treatment landscape Own Admilparant’s KOL engagement strategy across IPF and PPF, defining the engagement formats, cadence, and communication approach across pulmonologists, ILD specialists, and the broader multidisciplinary care team Execute the engagement strategy through direct and indirect interactions with KOLs and HCPs; track and report against the engagement plan Congress Planning & ExecutionLead readiness for priority national congresses across IPF and PPF, such as ATS International Conference, CHEST Annual Meeting, academic ILD center symposia, and other priority venues including booth content, presentation content, brand materials, and speaker readiness Secure and coordinate thought leader exchanges at priority congresses; collect and report insights and learnings with actionable recommendations in post-congress reports Lead BMS commercial presence in regional and local congresses across IPF and PPF, including BMS visibility, KOL engagements, insight generation, sponsorships, content Coordinate all congress-related commercial logistics, vendor relationships, and activities on time, on budget, and in full compliance with BMS policies and applicable regulatory requirements in partnership with Congress Excellence team Medical Education & Professional PromotionSupport the development, review, and deployment of promotional and educational materials for KOL engagement, speaker programs, and congress activations, ensuring scientific accuracy, message consistency, and full compliance with promotional review (MLR) requirements Own speaker outreach, speaker bureau onboarding, training and ongoing speaker coaching and support Translate medical education platform opportunities identified in brand planning (e.g., symposia, speaker programs) into concrete program plans aligned to the brand’s pre-launch objectives Coordinate agencies and vendors ensuring excellence in execution, timelines and deliverable quality Use performance data and field feedback to continuously improve program quality Regional Insight Generation & Advisory Board ManagementOwn Admilparant’s regional insight generation strategy, including the formats and cadence of interactions and discussion frameworks that surface actionable insights Capture, synthesize, and report regional insights into clear, actionable brand recommendations that help solve brand problems and inform strategy and planning; flag emerging regional trends to brand leadership Support coordination of advisory boards, including planning, logistics and operations, content development, and legal/compliance review, in alignment with the Director Create and own a structured insights repository and reporting format and cadence to keep the broader Admilparant team informed Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operational ExcellenceCollaborate effectively with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Operations, Launch Excellence, CASA, Global Commercial, and Legal/Regulatory/Compliance to ensure KOL and Med Ed programs are fully aligned and executed with excellence Contribute to brand planning processes by providing insights from KOL interactions, congress activity, and medical education programming Own program budgets and forecasting for regional KOL engagement, congress, and medical education activities, ensuring full compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements Key Qualifications & Experience: BA/BS required; advanced degree a plus Minimum 4 years of progressive pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical commercial experience, including professional promotion, KOL engagement, medical education, and/or congress strategy Experience executing KOL engagement plans, speaker bureau programs, peer-to-peer initiatives, or congress logistics in a specialty pharmaceutical brand Experience designing and leading regional insight generation programs (sessions, meetings, or structured HCP interactions), and/or coordinating speaker training or HCP engagement forums Demonstrated ability to build meaningful, trusted external relationships with KOLs and influencers Launch experience preferred; demonstrated ability to execute brand strategy and adapt plans based on field and market feedback Functional experience within pulmonology, interstitial lung disease, or rare/specialty disease a plus Strong understanding of the promotional review process and the legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements governing HCP engagement, speaker programs, congress activities, and pre-approval market shaping Ability to translate scientific and clinical data into clear, compliant HCP-facing promotional and educational content Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple programs and workstreams to a high standard Proven ability to collaborate across functions and levels in a matrix environment, build consensus among stakeholders, and influence without direct authority Financial acumen with experience supporting budget tracking, forecasting, and vendor management Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting effectively to senior leadership and brand teams Ability to travel domestically approximately 25%, including key congresses, KOL meetings, and customer-facing engagement We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match yo