Executive Director, Head of Global Policy Analytics & Evidence

Job Description

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. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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Role Overview

The Head of Global Policy Analytics & Evidence will be responsible for generating quality analytics and evidence for critical BMS policy issues worldwide that support the broader Global Policy Strategy. This leader will have a direct report in both research and analytics as well as the responsibility of the Global Policy & Access team. Additionally, this leader will work in close collaboration with the Global Market Access organization in the specific area of policy analytics as part of our joint innovation hub that supports the needs of the enterprise from a policy and access analytics capability.

The policy analytics and evidence function will support development and execution of the enterprise-wide global policy strategy to advance business objectives and optimize patients’ access to medicines across the globe. This includes leading and managing the Global Policy Analytics & Evidence Team, supporting the analytics of the Global Policy Council (GPC), and advising key stakeholders on key policy issues, collaborating with internal cross-functional leaders across the organization (Market Access, HEOR, R&D, Business Development, Medical Affairs).

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation of quality analytics and evidence creation for critical BMS policy issues worldwide that support the broader Global Policy Strategy.
• Serve as a member of the Global Policy & Government Affairs leadership team ensuring sound teamwork and connectivity supporting the strategy and execution of the strategy through data analytics, policy research, and proven outcomes.
• Proactively monitor and identify business-relevant policy issues, evaluate the business impact of policy proposals, develop risk-mitigation strategies, and generate evidence to proactively shape policy.
• Lead global Analytics & Evidence Directs (2) as well as the Policy & Access team (of 4).
• Support the company’s policy positions through evidence and analytics either as a standalone position and/or in alignment with industry trade associations (PhRMA, EFPIA, etc.) and key stakeholders and influencers across the globe.
• Provide strategic input into company strategy to ensure policy considerations are incorporated into all key business decisions (go/no-go decisions, portfolio prioritization, business development/M&A, etc.).

Requirements

• 12–15 years of policy, analytical, and research experience in healthcare policy & economics. Strong data and analytics capabilities and experience in statistical and sensitivity analysis.
• Strong leadership of teams and cross-functional experience proven to advance enterprise objectives.
• Ability to lead, coach, and further develop the team to generate strong data analytics. Proven track record of integrating disparate datasets and conducting complex modeling and simulations to develop business or policy insights.
• Strong general understanding of U.S. and global market dynamics as they relate to policy changes at the state, federal, and international levels. Understanding of government payer dynamics and other stakeholders in the healthcare system. General understanding of global public policy issues.
• Experience in developing models that incorporate manufacturer sales, profit and marketing data, medical and pharmaceutical claims data, public healthcare utilization and cost data, Medicare and Medicaid data, and third-party vendor data. Experience and strong working knowledge of public and private claims databases (IMS, IQVIA, Symphony Health, Truven, Marketscan, hospital cost reports, etc.). Actuarial experience is ideal.
• Ability to synthesize model outputs and effectively communicate outcomes of modeling to a cross-functional group of stakeholders in a manner that relates to company goals. Inspire business decisions by creatively visualizing and reporting findings so that the data tells an impactful story.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. Ability to speak and write persuasively and with clarity. Strong organizational skills, flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements, resourcefulness and creativity, strong attention to detail, and an ability to work collaboratively in a fluid organizational environment.
• Creative, flexible, and entrepreneurial thinker capable of developing persuasive communications to facilitate internal education and understanding of complex public policy issues.

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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. Onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture.
• Field-based and remote-by-design roles require the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients, or business partners and attend meetings as directed.

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

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 [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Health & Safety

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.

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