Associate Director, Strategic Engagement, Rheumatology​/Immunology - Southeast Region

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The Associate Director, Strategic Engagement for the Southeast Region will support
** Orencia® (abatacept)
** and
SOTYKTU™ (deucravacitinib)by elevating BMS as a leader within Immunology with Rheumatology KOLs and thought leaders, National Organized Rheumatology Networks, Infusion Management Companies, Centers of Excellence, and large independent group practices.

This position is structured around two distinct areas of focus: leading compliant KOL engagement strategy and marketing insights events with national thought leaders, speakers, and advocacy groups for SOTYKTU™ (deucravacitinib
**);
and developing integrated stakeholder engagement within targeted key accounts to support Orencia® (abatacept****)
** account management and contract pull-through.

The individual will partner cross-functionally with Sales, Medical, Marketing, Market Access, Contracting, and other internal stakeholders to understand market dynamics, identify appropriate collaboration opportunities, and support healthcare providers in improving patient outcomes.

This high-impact, field-based role supports growth across two Immunology brands and reports directly to the Director of Strategic Engagement.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Rheumatology KOLs, thought leaders, and Centers of Excellence across the Southeast region and nationally.

• Lead congress planning and execution, including coordination of thought leader and C-suite interactions with medical, home office, and other colleagues as appropriate.

• Manage and advise the speakers bureau, training and execution to ensure alignment with BMS brand and portfolio priorities.

• Support commercial advisory board development by providing field-based insights and identifying appropriate KOL participation.

• Call on C-suites within supergroups and key national accounts to manage rebate contracts, conduct quarterly business reviews, and pull-through of GPO contracts.

• Engage with advocacy groups to understand market changes and challenges.

• Conduct thought leader engagements to uncover actionable insights, identify regional trends, and gather competitive intelligence

• Capture and communicate actionable market insights from field interactions to inform commercial and medical strategy, including brand positioning, regional trends, and competitive dynamics.

• Assess business opportunities and priorities by evaluating regional healthcare trends and their impact on account strategy.

• Maintain close, ongoing alignment with Field Sales, Field Medical, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Access, Account Executives, and Policyto ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration.

• BS/BA degree required.

• Minimum of 8 years of pharmaceutical experience with previous thought leader liaison or regional/national account management experience.

• Recent rheumatology experience with…