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 Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Development is a senior executive level role considered critical to the sustainability and success of the BMS R&D pipeline, and ultimately to bringing innovative and transformative cardiovascular treatments to patients with serious unmet medical need. The Head of Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Development is responsible for the development of late-stage heart failure and cardiomyopathy assets, creating the vision for their development, lifecycle, and delivery.  This individual will oversee Development Program Leads responsible for the development of mavacamten and other late-stage activities.  The Head will be responsible for the execution of portfolio strategy, collaborating with early development / translational medicine / discovery. Through partnerships with matrix leaders, the Head will support the assessment of business opportunities informed by scientific, clinical, and commercial aspects. This individual will be a member of the Cardiovascular Development Senior Leadership Team.

Specifically, the Head of Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy is accountable for:

• Develop end-to-end disease and asset strategy for the heart failure / cardiomyopathy portfolio, in partnership with R&ED and Commercialization

• Translate strategy to the efficient development and execution of registrational and clinical programs from POC through P3 and post-marketing

• Deliver high quality assets which have the potential for a competitive profile with substantial business/strategic impact to address the unmet medical needs of patients

• Represent CV development in integrated leadership forums including those focused on business development strategy and execution in partnership across TAs/TRCs  

• Serve as function matter expert and oversee development of functional expertise

• Engage cross company expertise and utilize advisory groups and governance bodies to define, revise, and champion asset program level strategies and implementation plans

• Oversee clinical budget allocations and capacity planning

• Navigate complex and dynamic internal and external healthcare environment; bring a broad understanding of domestic and international issues relative to the pharmaceutical industry

• Supervise other DPLs and/or oversee other independent programs of greater complexity

  - Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and career development, including engagement and retention support to the Development Program Leads in order to maximize their potential and ensure the delivery of the portfolio and health of the matrixed organization

• Develop and promote a workplace culture that values diversity of thought, promotes integrity, and creates an atmosphere that supports coaching and fosters accountability

Experiences and expertise required:

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree of relevance (fellowship and/or post-doctoral training in cardiovascular medicine preferred)

• 12+ years of experience in the drug development process including demonstrated strong investigative medicine skills and leadership experience in academic or industry setting

• Deep cardiovascular knowledge and expertise

• Expertise leading programs in the early and/or late development space, including relevant regulatory expectations, health authority interactions and filings, and overall drug development principles

• Successful Track Record of leading through influence, working across complex, organizational matrices, and translating organizational strategies into long-term action plans

• Travel Required: Domestic and International travel may be required.

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.

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