Executive Director, Global Medical Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Mood Disorders Medical Product Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Position Summary The Executive Director, Global Medical Strategy (Mood Disorder Medical Product Lead (MPL)) Lead plays a critical leadership role within the Global Medical Psychiatry leadership team. This position provides leadership for medical strategy and oversees the worldwide execution of medical activities for Global Medical Psychiatry, by partnering with Medical team to align Psychiatry/MDD strategy by fostering cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders, including Commercial, Research and Development, Global Drug Development, HEOR, Regulatory Affairs, and other global medical stakeholders. The Executive Director will lead a team of Medical Strategy leads and report directly to the VP, Global Medical Neuroscience, Psychiatry Head.

Requirements

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, DO, NP, PA, PharmD etc.) in a scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 10-15+ years of direct professional experience in pharmaceutical development within life sciences or biopharmaceuticals.
Minimum 4 years of medical affairs (WW or US) specific experience in Psychiatry/mood disorder.
Strong understanding of the biopharma drug development and commercialization process.
Experience in clinical research and development, or medical affairs in Psychiatry is preferred.
Seeking a balanced combination of scientific and business acumen.
Demonstrated strength in understanding overarching company goals, performing strategic assessments, and developing clearly framed choices and recommendations.
Experience in analytics, particularly in relation to product launches.
Experience in project and/or portfolio management with the ability to develop clear action plans and execute them.
Ability to build relationships, influence, and drive organizational engagement at all levels.
Ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, negotiate, and collaborate.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, high-level negotiation skills, and the ability to resolve conflict constructively.
Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven track record of effective people management, including coaching, motivating, and development planning in a multicultural environment.

Nice To Haves

Working in global environment highly desirable
Experience with evaluating business development opportunities is preferred.
US or global experience is preferred.
Experience working across a range of medical and/or clinical development roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the psychiatry, mood disorder medical strategy team, overseeing global medical planning and execution for new launches and ongoing commercialization.
Develop, communicate, and execute the worldwide medical strategy plan for psychiatry, Mood Disorder.
Partner with Medical SMEs, Brand teams, Local Medical leads, and key cross-functional partners (Commercial, Regulatory, Safety, Labeling, Supply & Manufacturing, Quality & Compliance).
Lead late-life cycle medical activities and provide maintenance support (e.g., labeling, safety, quality, deletions) for non-commercialized brands.
Request and manage the medical budget to ensure execution within defined targets.
Lead regional medical affairs strategies in collaboration with clinical development, market access, and commercial colleagues, focusing on Major Markets and Intercontinental regions.
Provide expertise in executing congress strategies, field medical plans, home office training, and other medical strategies.
Offer expert insights on psychiatry trends, diagnosis, treatment options, and unmet medical needs to inform key decisions.
Partner with the Training and Learning Team to oversee training curriculum and content for markets and/or field medical associates.
Partner with the medical matrix team to develop and execute the medical data generation plan, including Phase 4 and ISR planning, publication plans, and establishing BMS as a leader in psychiatry, Mood Disorder.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, professional societies, and organizations through scientific dialogue.
Lead and participate in worldwide advisory meetings with key opinion leaders.

Benefits

wellbeing support
retirement and financial protection benefits
insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires
3 optional holidays
paid sick leave
up to two paid volunteer days per year
summer hours flexibility
leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day