Executive Director, Oncology Global Commercial Strategy - Oncology

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

50d

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. 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Drive global launch readiness planning and execution for new indications and geographies.
• Ensure alignment with regional and affiliate teams to optimize launch success.
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees