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.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WORLDWIDE ONCOLOGY STRATEGY

HIRING MANAGER: Robert Blank

Excited to grow your career?

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

Executive Director, Worldwide Oncology commercial strategy

We are looking for

A strong leader with outstanding ability to mobilize a matrix organization to lead the development of disease area strategies, as part of the overall oncology franchise business. The Worldwide Oncology commercial strategy Executive Director will drive the strategy development process end-to-end, in full collaboration with asset-specific leaders. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for engaging senior leadership and presenting disease area strategies. We are looking for a dynamic, performance-driven leader who cultivates a team-based, collaborative environment which promotes candor, innovation, and appropriate risk taking.

Who you will work with

The Executive Director, reports to the Vice President of Commercial Strategy, and works collaboratively across a matrix organization inclusive of Discovery, Translational Medicine, Early development, Clinical, Medical, Business Development, Business Insights and Analytics, and Worldwide Commercial.

Primary responsibilities

Lead the development and continuous updating/refining of BMS oncology disease area strategies across assets.
The Executive Director will accomplish this by:
Fostering strong collaborative working relationships across R&D, Enterprise strategy, Business development, and commercial organizations.
Effectively analyzing and synthesizing market trends, competitive landscape, external innovation landscape, clinical development space, and early scientific innovation.
Delivering strategy presentations to senior Leadership Teams/Governance
In addition, this role will lead and/or support portfolio level/pan tumor projects as needed including providing input/support to the Portfolio Strategy team members developing the overall Oncology Franchise wide strategic plan.
Qualifications and Experience

Advanced Degree Preferred (MD or PhD) or MBA.
Minimum of 8-10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with 2+ years of commercial experience.
Strong ability to understand and communicate scientific and clinical data effectively.
Proven track record of effectively and efficiently driving performance within a matrix organization with strong organizational, interpersonal, communication skills and executive collaboration required.
Personal integrity; passionate, energetic and focused on the company and mission
Listens/considers alternative ideas, viewpoints and encourages debate on others' ideas
Capacity to grow, develop and learn from experiences.
Consulting experience is recommended but not required.
Understanding of the oncology marketplace is preferred but not required.
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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.