Associate Director, Scientific Content Development, Congress Engagement

Position Summary The Associate Director, Scientific Content Development, Congress Engagement is responsible for the planning, management and support of medical content and experiences at key congresses. This person reports to the Director, Congress Excellence, Scientific Content Development and works closely with Medical Affairs teams across therapeutic areas to build the medical congress strategy based on medical priorities. The role requires strong project management and communication skills. Key Responsibilities Support the creation of an overarching booth story by integrating various elements and ensuring that the content aligns with the strategic objectives of the therapeutic area. Support innovation, idea generation and execution of objectives to continually evolve processes and enhance the value of congress engagement. Coordinate strategic input gathering and engage with internal teams, including the Congress Engagement Team, Portfolio Strategy, Early Assets group and franchise leads to align on booth communication objectives and prioritize assets for congress. Conduct strategic level discussions with senior Medical Leadership and multiple disease asset teams to determine overall booth communication objectives. Manage the Medical Legal Review (MLR) process for congress both theme and content globally. Create overarching congress booth story in alignment with BMS and local market guidelines. Manage agency partners to ensure deliverables, budget and timeline are met. Utilize platforms such as Veeva for content creation, management and distribution to ensure consistency and compliance. Improve congress effectiveness and efficiency, driving innovative solutions for the overall customer experience at congresses. Partner with congress leads to deliver scalable, innovative solutions across therapeutic areas and share best practices. Work efficiently within an assigned budget, leveraging emerging technologies to drive efficiencies. Attend congresses and provide input on creation of executive summary around competitive activities and data from medical booth. Model and reinforce BMS behaviors at all organizational levels. Qualifications & Experience Minimum seven years of congress management experience or relevant experience in pharmaceutical marketing and/or medical affairs. Experience in change leadership with proven success in leading a cross‑functional matrix team; excellent organizational, written and oral communication, facilitation, interpersonal and leadership skills. Track record of leading complex projects; Project Management Certification (PMP) a plus. Expert experience in managing third‑party vendors and contracts. Strong communication skills across a global audience. Knowledge of the Medical Legal Review process, including Veeva Vault PromoMats. Innovative mindset focused on simplification and cost effectiveness. Knowledge of international healthcare customers, stakeholders and influencers. Ability to adapt across cultures, business situations and matrix partners. Problem‑solver and results‑oriented. Experience in managing timelines, resource needs and constraints, and implementing strategies to meet changing requirements. Knowledge of industry trends and experience in leading operational programs and initiatives. Ability to travel 20%–35% to key domestic and international congresses. Compensation Overview Madison – Giralda – NJ – US: $149,860 – $181,589 (full‑time) Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on location. For a full list of benefits please visit Equal Employment Opportunity BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in the area. Supporting People With Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations and ongoing support. Requests for accommodations can be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io. Data Protection We will never request payments, financial information or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about data protection at R1604238 : Associate Director, Scientific Content Development, Congress Engagement #J-18808-Ljbffr Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy