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Position Summary
Leads the risk management operational strategy for assigned products, for International (non-US) BMS markets, focusing on Additional Risk Minimization Measures (ARMMs). Acts as the primary interface with Safety Evidence & Sciences and the Safety Management Team to ensure the company core risk management strategy is implemented effectively in all markets where the product is available. Acting as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for Local Market Patient Safety teams, they ensure global oversight, standardization, and clear communication of risk management requirements, for effective local market implementation. This includes developing ARMMs and ensuring appropriate IT system implementation to support complex risk management programs, where needed.
Duties/Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Leads the risk management operational implementation strategy for International (non-US) markets, to ensure effective implementation of the company core risk management strategy.
• Partners with the US Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) team, to align on shared commonalities for RM implementation.
• Leads the development, standardization, and coordination or authoring of ARMM materials (including coordination of artwork) as agreed upon with Safety Evidence & Sciences (SES) and the Safety Management Team (SMT).
• Implementation oversight of all risk management requirements for designated products.
• Oversees, directs and ensures execution of ARMM localization and adaptation including initial language translations while ensuring alignment with global and regional risk management strategy.
• Contributes to planning and delivery of training programs on RMP and ARMM topics for local markets.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams on ARMM initiatives.
• Integrate local market insights into global risk management strategies and operational decisions.
• Oversees IT system readiness and integration for risk management activities.
• Defines, monitors, and reports operational metrics related to ARMM implementation and key performance indicators.
• Manage ad-hoc projects, additional tasks and best practice sharing.
Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to Head of IPS Risk Management Operations
Qualifications / Experience
• Demonstrated line management and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-market projects.
• Experience setting operational strategy and driving enterprise-level process optimization and digital transformation.
• Demonstrated expertise in medical writing, including authoring and editing educational and regulatory documents (e.g., ARMMs, RMPs, patient/HCP materials).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills (English, Cambridge C2 equivalent), with proven experience of effectively engaging and influencing across different geographies and cultures.
• Expertise in developing and implementing training programs
• Strong track record in quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Strong data analytical experience
• More than 7 years' experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, with a minimum of 5 years' experience working in Pharmacovigilance, preferably within risk management.
• University degree (health or life science) or nursing qualification.
Minimal travel is required for this position. Trips could include travel to BMS sites and attending professional meetings and seminars.
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Compensation Overview:
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. The final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience and in accordance with pay equity principles and applicable employment laws.
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On-site Protocol
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R1598712 : Associate Director, IPS Risk Management Operations