Senior Manager, Patient Programs & HEOR MEA

Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here uniquely interesting work happens every day in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. Youll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes 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. Read more: Summary:The Senior Manager Patient Programs & HEOR for LR MEA Markets is responsible for developing implementing and managing patient support programs (PSPs) and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) strategies to support business objectives within the LR MEA region. This role requires a deep understanding of patient needs market access dynamics and the healthcare landscape in the Middle East.Key Responsibilities:Patient Support Programs (PSPs):Lead the development implementation and management of innovative PSPs across the LR MEA region ensuring alignment with regional and global strategies.Design and execute programs focused on affordability co-pay assistance adherence patient education and testing support.Engage with internal and external stakeholders (healthcare providers patient advocacy groups etc.) to ensure successful program execution and optimal reach.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of PSPs making data-driven adjustments to improve outcomes and maximize impact.Forecast budget and manage PSP spending ensuring efficient resource utilization and adherence to financial guidelines.Identify unmet needs and gaps in the patient journey designing targeted PSPs to address these challenges.Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation including protocols guidelines reports and training materials.Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations industry standards and company policies related to PSP implementation.Provide training support and guidance to field teams on PSPs and patient engagement strategies.Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR):Develop Health Technology Assessment (HTA) models to demonstrate product value and optimize reimbursement potential.Define and implement pharmacoeconomic models including cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses to support market access initiatives.Evaluate and adapt global HEOR reports for local use tailoring evidence to meet the specific requirements of regional payers and decision-makers.Liaise with Global/Regional HEOR teams to understand and implement mid/long-term HEOR strategies.Conduct economic evaluations and modeling for Budget Impact Models and Cost-Effectiveness Models.Engage with stakeholders to increase awareness and build payer capabilities about HTA.Integrate local legislations in the strategies and action plans for BMS products.Collect and analyze outcomes research health economics and budget impact data and translate it into meaningful relevant datasets.Might undertake pricing analysis for BMS & competition manage the pricing approval process elaborates pricing declarations on behalf of BMS if requestedGovernance:Contribute to pricing and Market Access strategies to support companys business objectives.Manage budget and resource allocation for HEOR and market access projects finance monitoring and APEX system oversight & governance.Qualifications & Experience:University education (life sciences or economics)At least 3 years experience in the PSPs HEOR collaboration with HCAs PAGs preferably in innovative pharma companiesExperience in MEA Markets or at least a strong level of cultural awareness for MEA countries ideally market experience in 1 or more of the MEA markets experience in distributor marketsUnderstanding of payers and their perspective in the key markets as well as trends in pricing & reimbursementCompetitive and market intelligence gathering to identify early opportunities and threats and creates solutions tobenefit from opportunities and to disarm threatsA clear understanding of the companys financial goals with a clear ability to prioritize setting up and managing P&MA planning timelines on an international levelAble to navigate and engage well a complex matrix organization (Partners Finance Directors Medical Affairs Marketing local Market Access leads) to represent BMS interests and increase understanding of these across teamsPerform price monitoring and analysis understands competitive price landscape reference pricing system budget impact and HTA assessments.Established relationships with key decision makers legislative experienceExperience in ef