Sr. District Business Manager, Neuroscience - COBENFY - Kansas City-Iowa

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Title Senior District Business Manager Therapeutic Area Neuroscience-COBENFY Territory Kansas City-Iowa; Eastern Kansas/ Western MO Position Summary The Senior District Business Manager is a critical role in our unique customer model to execute the BMS aspiration to be the BioPharma that delivers the most impactful engagement with Health Care Providers (HCPs), driving adoption of new and existing medicines for appropriate patients. The primary role of the DBM is to be accountable for leading, coaching, and motivating a team of approximately 10 TASs to drive the adoption of BMS assigned Psychiatry portfolio and generate demand. The DBM is accountable for coaching of TASs on specific learning objectives and for ensuring continuous improvement in the core skills of their team. The DBM also plays a leadership role in business and account planning and championing the utilization of new digital capabilities and tools such as Medical on Call and CE^3. The DBM reports to the Regional Business Director and works collaboratively across matrix of Commercial, Medical, Access organizations for example Regional Marketing (RMK), Access and Reimbursement Managers (ARM) and other field roles in the new Commercialization model to appropriately address customer needs and ensure that BMS delivers on set sales targets. The DBM role is field‑based; a DBM is anticipated to spend 4 days in the field with TASs, depending on the geographic area. Key Responsibilities Focused in‑role coaching and developing of TASs, sourcing, recruiting, onboarding and training Therapeutic Area Specialists to support launch of COBENFY. Coach TASs on specific competencies and learning objectives (e.g., scientific agility, customer/commercial mindset, change agility & teamwork/enterprise mindset). The DBM also conducts selected ride‑alongs with TASs for the most important HCPs as relevant according to the coaching plan. Ownership of TASs’ learning journey and accountability for ensuring continuous improvement in core skills and behavior (scientific agility, patient mindset, digital agility, analytical mindset). Champion adoption of new capabilities (e.g., CE^3 analytics, content personalization). Understand and role‑model new capabilities and tools, sharing knowledge, information, insights and experiences with the TAS team. Effectively coach TASs on how to appropriately leverage CE^3 insights to guide call planning and call preparation. Regularly convene field team to exchange experiences, collect feedback, proactively coach on change leadership, and encourage adoption of capabilities and new ways of working. Execute strategic planning activities (promo program planning, budget planning, prioritization at HCP level). Engage with relevant insights to prioritize accounts and develop strategies for key accounts. Ensure continuous customer experience improvement. Lead financial and program planning for district. Comply with all laws, regulations, and policies that govern the conduct of BMS. Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or related industry experience. Understanding of Neuropsychiatry environment, call points, and industry trends preferred. 5 or more years of prior experience as a District Business Manager in Pharmaceutical Sales, or equivalent experience in leading and managing high‑performing teams is strongly preferred. Pharma experience is strongly preferred, including an understanding of reimbursement processes, access, and distribution environment. Proven track record of inspiring and leading teams to meet or exceed expectations and goals. Proven successful track record of selecting, developing, and retaining talented individuals. Previous experience that has required the use of analytical skills, selling skills, development of strong business acumen, and working knowledge of the pharmaceutical value chain. Key Competencies Desired Coaching mindset: Understands TASs learning journey and takes responsibility for ensuring continuous improvement of TASs skills. Ability to coach TASs in core competencies (scientific agility, customer experience, patient centricity and mindset, digital agility, analytical mindset). Customer/commercial mindset: Demonstrated ability to drive business results. Experience identifying, engaging, and cultivating credibility with customers across the patient care journey. Demonstrated account management skills and problem‑solving mentality. Understands the flow of patients through practice and can customize engagement and deliver tailored messages. Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to connect with customers. Scientific agility: Expertise in TA. Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate scientific and clinical data in an easy‑to‑understand manner to help HCPs best serve their patients. Has a strong learning mindset and passion for science. Prioritizes staying current with latest data. Change agility: Enthusiasm to adopt and champion new ways of working. Demonstrates a strong sense of learning agility. Seeks out and learns from unfamiliar experiences, and then applies those lessons to achieve better results in subsequent situations. Analytical mindset: Ability to use data insights to inform engagement. Ability to run more focused strategic planning. Digital mindset: Adopt digital tools. Teamwork/Enterprise mindset: Ability to lead across the matrix. Strong business acumen to understand and analyze business and market drivers and develop, execute, and adjust business plans. Track record of balancing individual drive and collaborative attitude. Compensation Overview Field - United States - US: $166,940 - $202,292. 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. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Benefits Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support and survivor support. Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays). Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Additional time off may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. 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 at your assigned facility. For field‑based and remote‑by‑design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. Supporting People With Disabilities 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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