Director, Strategy & Operations, Medical Evidence Generation

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Working with Us 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. The Director, Strategy & Operations (S&O) for Medical Evidence Generation (MEG) and Managed Access Programs (MAP) serves as a critical strategic partner to the MEG & MAP Leadership Team. This role drives department-level strategy development and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and accelerating impact across the drug development continuum. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives that translate long-term vision into actionable plans, optimize operations, and foster innovation to deliver measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required.
• 7-8 years pharmaceutical experience preferred, ideally with global experience.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing and executing cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across various levels of the organization, cultures, and geographies.
• Experience in project management with the ability to work independently, develop clear action plans, execute, and drive effective decision making.
• Experience in managing relationships with suppliers and service providers to deliver customer-focused services.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in budget management.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 5-10% of time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in global roles and across a range of business areas a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and implementation of MEG & MAP strategic plans aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Translate long-term vision into actionable initiatives and monitor progress against objectives.
• Responsible for budget planning, financial performance tracking, and resource allocation.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to assess organizational effectiveness and impact.
• Plan and execute MEG & MAP department meetings, town halls, and leadership forums to foster engagement and transparency.
• Develop and implement communication strategies that promote collaboration and clarity across the organization.
• Partner with leadership to execute a comprehensive training plan for MEG & MAP organization.
• Drive capability-building for Project Management/Strategy & Operations team.
• Champion digital innovation and process optimization to enhance productivity and performance.
• Monitor external healthcare and therapeutic trends to inform strategic planning and educate stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration across matrix teams and enterprise stakeholders.

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.
• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

What This Job Offers

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