Associate Director, US Medical Learning — Oncology (Thoracic/H&N)

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); Remote; USD 178,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Retirement benefits

Insurance plans

Flexible time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Associate Director, US Medical Learning – Oncology Thoracic/HN/Emerging Tumors, based in New Jersey or remote in the US. You will lead annual medical learning plans, oversee program evaluations, and drive innovative training for HOM and FM teams across US oncology assets, coordinating with WW Medical Learning and external partners.

The role demands 5–7 years in regulated learning, strong leadership and stakeholder skills, oncology knowledge, and travel ~20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; Doctor of Pharmacy or Master's degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience delivering learning in biopharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated environment.
• Oncology experience preferred (Lung/Thoracic).
• Proven track record of building, inspiring, and leading teams to meet or exceed objectives.
• Proven experience with modern learning methodologies and multi-modal delivery processes including capability development program design and implementation.
• Demonstrated strategic, forward-thinking, agile, enterprise mindset.
• Customer-service mindset and skilled in consulting and influencing across a complex, global, matrix organization.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills including ability to understand and communicate business needs.
• Demonstrated corporate maturity and well-organized with ability to manage multiple stakeholders and programs.
• Ability to travel ~20% for multiple meeting engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of annual medical learning plans aligned with HOM and FM needs and priorities.
• Oversee assessments, program evaluations, and learning updates to stay aligned with WW Medical Learning and US stakeholder needs.
• Set strategic direction for FM launch readiness and ensure innovative learning solutions.
• Oversee design, development, deployment and continuous improvement of medical and scientific education for US FM and HOM.
• Guide training related to BMS data releases at major US congresses with embargoed data training and workshops.
• Provide governance for external speakers, consultants and SMEs.
• Establish regular review process for learning materials and programs.
• Partner with leadership to establish training windows and portfolio planning rhythms.
• Champion adoption of innovative learning approaches and technologies.
• Provide strategic oversight for training supporting priority clinical trials with cross-functional coordination.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team with clear priorities and resource planning.
• Ensure staffing, budget and capacity planning align with business priorities.
• Foster inclusive, connected team culture and cross-functional collaboration.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships for strategic alignment.
• Establish standards and operating practices across brands while allowing flexibility.
• Synthesize stakeholder input and data to guide priorities and improve impact.
• Collaborate to ensure enterprise learning standards and compliance.
• Develop knowledge in adult learning trends and best practices.
• Participate in WWCL strategic initiatives.

Skills

Learning strategy

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Oncology knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

GxP / regulated

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Pharmacy Doctor / PharmD or Master’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

AI tools

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Associate Director, US Medical Learning – Oncology Thoracic/HN/Emerging Tumors, based in New Jersey or remote in the US. You will lead annual medical learning plans, oversee program evaluations, and drive innovative training for HOM and FM teams across US oncology assets, coordinating with WW Medical Learning and external partners.

The role demands 5–7 years in regulated learning, strong leadership and stakeholder skills, oncology knowledge, and travel ~20%.