Medical Affairs Final Signatory

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference. Position Purpose Final Signatories form an integral part of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Affairs department, acting as a specialist on the ABPI and IPHA Codes of Practice and in providing Copy Approval expertise. As a Final Signatory you will actively collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Access, and Policy, Advocacy and Government Affairs), to help support the brand, define projects from concept through their development, and be responsible for the compliant and timely review, examination, and certification of both promotional and non-promotional materials and activities. Key Responsibilities To support the review process and act as a Final Signatory for the ABPI and IPHA Codes of Practice, ensuring compliance for all promotional and non-promotional materials, activities, and meetings for above brand To ensure business outputs are of a professional quality and that high standards are always maintained Integrate into the UK/I organisation and quickly establish yourself as a Compliance lead within Global Partner with the outsourced accuracy and signatory resource teams to coordinate priorities and workload; ensuring business needs are always met. Involvement in allocated areas of training relating to the ABPI and IPHA Codes of Practice including, but not limited to: On-boarding of all new staff Full training, accreditation and ongoing revalidation programmes for signatories and reviewers Expert mentoring of new signatories Roll out of updates to the Code of Practices Leads the development of best practice guidance for local materials, meetings, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the Final Signatories and Compliance & Ethics. Arbitrates on complex Code issues with guidance and input from UK Medical Director and Legal and Compliance where required. Implements a rigorous self-assessment program of Code adherence and inputs into the management of the internal deviation process including the investigations and corrective actions. Shares best practice across the organization and seeks out and identifies synergies across other key markets to drive efficiency. Knowledge & Skills Ability to establish effective and productive working relationships with relevant stakeholders, leveraging both formal and informal networks An excellent understanding of country and therapy area specific regulations and guidelines, and broad knowledge of the UK healthcare system. Deep scientific understanding to analyse and dissect in depth scientific data. Ability to work within complex cross-functional people matrixes, with differing priorities Multitasking and Commitment to delivery to hard deadlines Must be decisive to make bold decisions independently, sometimes in ambiguous circumstances, and be able to communicate in difficult and high-pressured situations Must be able to prioritise workload and ensure business continuity Qualifications Required to be a GMC registered medic or a GPhC registered pharmacist ABPI Final Signatory Experience Experience Core Must have ABPI Final Signatory experience Demonstrated ability to manage various on-going projects whilst maintaining consistent attention to detail Demonstrated partnerships with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams or have worked cross-functionally Previous experience of working where flexibility and agility has been demonstrated Solid working knowledge of electronic approval systems (e.g. Zinc, Promomats) Desired Any experience or clinical knowledge in Cardiovascular or Immunology would be helpful Experience leading, drafting, rolling-out and monitoring company SOPs Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. Bristol Myers Squibb recognises the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. If you require reasonable adjustments in completing this application, or any part of the recruitment process direct your enquiries to [email protected]. Applicants can request an approval of an adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. 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