Job Description

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.

The Head of Hematology Clinical Search and Collaborations is accountable for setting the clinical development strategy for the external clinical collaborations assets or indications. This externally focused role will oversee the due diligence assessments and preparation of Clinical Development Plans (CDPs) in coordination with Disease Area Heads and Clinical Development Head and CS Head (or delegates) and play key leadership role on joint development committees (JDCs) for external partners.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set the clinical development strategy for the external clinical collaboration’s assets or indications, in close collaboration with the relevant development teams

• Oversee all clinical activities related to due diligences for M&A, licenses, divestitures and alternative financing opportunities, including competitive processes

• Enhance the Hematology Development partnership with Business Development (Search & Evaluation, Transactions, and Licensing/Acquisition Teams), Commercial and broader R&D organization to support comprehensive assessments of external opportunities including new platforms and assets for the Hematology franchise

• Build a future forward view of disruptive technologies and next-generation assets and platforms with recommended key actions to inform BD strategy and Hematology portfolio decisions

• Serve as the key point of contact for all aspects of joint development

• Build a franchise reputation that attracts innovators to bring their ideas to the organization

• Work closely with colleagues in R&ED, GDD, Commercialization and other key functional areas on a global basis

• Establish strong partnership and interfaces with the external companies

• Build relationships with thought leaders, physicians, and patient advocacy groups outside of organization

DESIRED BACKGROUND, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

• MD, or PhD with 8+ years of experience in drug development highly preferred.

• Demonstrated excellence skills in clinical development strategy including the clinical components of regulatory submission(s)

• Ability to synthesize internal and external data to produce a clinical strategy and work with stakeholders to ensure a robust enterprise level strategy for asset(s) including late and post-marketing development

• Proven track record in managing external collaborations across the spectrum of partners (from start-up biotech to big pharma)

• Proven differentiated ability to support and manage across the totality of the spectrum including development of NRDG with RDG

• Global experiences preferred

• Experience interacting with business development and licensing

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 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. 

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation.  Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment.  This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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