Director, Portfolio Governance & Congress Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Portfolio Governance & Congress Strategy provides department‑level leadership and strategic direction within the Global Commercialization Strategy (GCS) Oncology organization, with direct accountability for the design, execution, and evolution of portfolio governance and congress engagement strategy across a complex, global commercial environment. This role serves as the recognized governance authority and strategic architect for the Oncology portfolio, leading high‑visibility, multidisciplinary governance forums and global congress strategies, and ensuring the organization consistently delivers executive‑ready, business‑critical outcomes for senior Oncology Commercial Leadership. The role requires advanced strategic judgment and critical thinking, applying consultative rigor and deep commercial expertise to resolve highly complex, cross‑functional business challenges with material impact on Oncology portfolio advancement. The role operates with broad autonomy and sustained engagement with senior Oncology Commercial Leadership, shaping departmental strategy, governance standards, and operating models that influence how the Oncology portfolio is prioritized, governed, and executed globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred
• 7 - 10 years of applicable experience, combining management consulting and biopharma/pharmaceutical commercial leadership
• Proven ability to design and lead governance structures in complex, matrixed organizations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft executive-level deliverables
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Ability to build alignment and influence without authority across cross-functional teams
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

Nice To Haves

• Oncology commercial experience or familiarity with the oncology competitive landscape
• Direct experience with congress strategy and execution in a pharmaceutical setting

Responsibilities

• Provide direct accountability for the end‑to‑end Oncology portfolio governance framework, developing and continuously evolving department‑level governance strategies, decision‑rights clarity, and operating rhythms aligned to global commercialization priorities.
• Lead and influence high‑visibility governance forums, ensuring cross‑functional and senior‑level stakeholder alignment, clear decision outcomes, and disciplined execution across multiple Oncology programs and initiatives.
• Own the strategic integration of governance cadence with enterprise planning cycles, including CSRE, LTFP, and leadership reviews, ensuring portfolio decisions are synchronized with global financial and operational planning.
• Develop and institutionalize enterprise‑quality governance infrastructure, including standardized templates, decision logs, and performance trackers that enable transparency, accountability, and executive‑level decision‑making.
• Act as a strategic integrator across Oncology portfolio strategy and enterprise governance, holding senior cross‑functional partners accountable to timelines, commitments, and outcomes with visible global impact.
• Develop and lead department‑level, multi‑congress engagement strategy, aligning Oncology brand imperatives with the global congress landscape (e.g., ASCO, ESMO, ASH, AACR) to maximize strategic visibility and commercial impact.
• Serve as the recognized cross‑functional leader and coordination hub for all Oncology congress‑related commercial activities across GCS, ensuring consistent strategic intent and disciplined execution.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with Medical Affairs, US Marketing, Market Access, and R&D, driving integrated planning, aligned messaging, and cohesive external engagement strategies.
• Provide financial and operational oversight of Oncology congress budgets and participation models, ensuring resource allocation supports department‑level priorities and return on investment.
• Lead high‑stakes, cross‑functional engagement models across Medical Affairs, R&D, Market Access, and Global Marketing, ensuring strategic continuity, senior‑level alignment, and delivery of complex, business‑critical outputs.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director