Director, Global Commercial Strategy Oncology – BioNTech/Solid Tumor

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t 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. You’ll 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: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . Position Summary: The Director, Global Commercial Strategy Oncology, BioNTech/Solid Tumor will be a key member of the Oncology Global Commercial Strategy team, responsible for driving the strategic direction and commercial success of the BioNTech and solid tumor portfolio. This role will focus on maximizing asset value, shaping franchise growth, and ensuring strategic alignment across functions and geographies. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and deep oncology market expertise.

Requirements

Advanced degree in business, life sciences, or related field (MBA, PhD, PharmD preferred).
Minimum 7 years of experience in oncology commercial strategy, marketing, or related roles within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrixed global environment.
Deep understanding of the oncology market landscape, including solid tumors and immuno-oncology.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.
Strategic agility and commercial acumen
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Results orientation and accountability
Change leadership and adaptability
Talent development and team leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience with asset launches, lifecycle management, and business development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of global commercial strategies for BioNTech and solid tumor assets, in alignment with overall oncology portfolio objectives.
Partner closely with Tumor Leads, Business Development, Medical, Market Access, and other stakeholders to drive integrated franchise plans and end-to-end accountability.
Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities.
Support launch readiness and lifecycle management for pipeline and in-market assets, including scenario planning and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with Portfolio Strategy & Operations, Market Foresight, and Project Management teams to ensure operational excellence and cross-tumor alignment.
Contribute to business development activities, including asset evaluation and partnership opportunities.
Prepare and present business cases, strategic recommendations, and performance updates to senior leadership.
Mentor and develop talent within the franchise, supporting succession planning and team capability building.

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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