Global Medical Strategy Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb • San Diego, CA

25d • $241,768 - $316,404

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 . We are seeking a Global Medical Affairs Strategy Lead to oversee global medical strategy and enrollment for several pipeline programs. This important role involves shaping and executing the global medical strategy for our assets and ensuring scientific excellence. The Global Medical Lead will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Research & Development, Commercial, and Corporate Communications. The position will report to the Head of Medical Affairs.

Requirements

• MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD (or equivalent scientific or medical training)
• 7+ years in medical affairs in oncology pharmaceutical/biotech.
• Proven ability to collaborate with clinical development, corporate communications, and commercial teams to provide medical leadership on organizational objectives
• Demonstrated experience in building and executing a global medical strategy including medical evidence generation, scientific narrative/medical communications
• Proven ability to lead the global cross functional medical matrix team to execute upon the global/US strategy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build credibility with senior leadership and the global scientific community
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with strategic thinking, business acumen, and willingness to roll-up your sleeves to support execution
• Approximately 25% Travel Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with radiopharmaceuticals and/or prostate cancer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Commercial, Access, and Corporate Communications to shape pipeline and portfolio strategies, ensuring alignment of medical plans with portfolio objectives.
• Serve as the key medical representative on clinical development teams and study execution teams, providing scientific and medical expertise to support cross-functional deliverables such as early development strategy, trial designs, and recruitment.
• Accountable for developing the integrated medical evidence plan for early pipeline assets- including therapeutic and diagnostic agents.
• Oversee medical communication strategy and pull through in publications, congress planning, advisory boards, and KOL engagement.
• Provide medical leadership across the medical matrix team, including medical positioning, field medical engagement, and external education.
• Engage with key external thought leaders, medical organizations, and patient advocacy groups to inform strategy and uphold scientific credibility.
• Mentor and develop medical staff within a matrixed environment.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree