Executive Director, Oncology Global Commercial Strategy – Breast/GYN Oncology Tumor Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

7d • $239,080 - $289,708

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. Position Summary: The Executive Director, Global Commercial Strategy will lead the development and execution of global commercial strategies for key oncology assets across breast and other solid tumors. This role will be instrumental in shaping the long-term vision, lifecycle management, and launch readiness of pipeline and inline products, ensuring alignment across global markets and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with significant experience in oncology.
• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven track record in global commercial strategy, product launch, and lifecycle management.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed, global environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of breast cancer and/or other solid tumor markets.
• Experience with early asset strategy and clinical development input.
• Familiarity with global pricing, access, and reimbursement dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead global commercial strategies for breast and other tumor indications, ensuring alignment with R&D, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and regional commercial teams. Drive asset strategy from early development through launch and lifecycle management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Global Product Teams (GPTs), Global Medical, Regulatory, and Market Access to ensure integrated planning and execution. Serve as the commercial lead on cross-functional governance bodies and decision-making forums.
• Market Insights & Forecasting: Lead global market assessments, competitive intelligence, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions. Oversee development of global forecasts and business cases for pipeline and inline assets.
• Launch Excellence: Drive global launch readiness planning and execution for new indications and geographies. Ensure alignment with regional and affiliate teams to optimize launch success.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with external stakeholders including key opinion leaders (KOLs), patient advocacy groups, and payers to shape strategy and value propositions. Represent commercial perspective in investor and partner discussions as needed.

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: Executive