Senior Director, Global Commercial Strategy Oncology – BioNTech/Solid Tumor

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

17d

About The Position

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 Senior Director, Global Commercial Strategy Oncology – BioNTech/Solid Tumor is accountable for global commercial strategy and decision-making for pumitamig (BNT327; PD-L1×VEGF bispecific). This role serves as the primary commercial voice on development governance and registrational strategy, ensuring alignment with BioNTech colleagues and broader franchise objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, governance leadership, and deep oncology market expertise.

Requirements

Advanced degree in business, life sciences, or related field (MBA, PhD, PharmD preferred).
Minimum 10+ years of experience in oncology commercial strategy, with proven track record in asset-level strategy and governance participation (e.g., GPT leadership).
Experience influencing registrational strategy and clinical development decisions.
Deep understanding of the oncology market landscape, including solid tumors and immuno-oncology.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.
Strategic agility and commercial acumen
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Results orientation and accountability
Change leadership and adaptability
Talent development and team leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience with asset launches and lifecycle management is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of global commercial strategies for pumitamig (BNT327) across select tumors/indications, aligned with portfolio objectives.
Serve as core commercial representative on Global Product Team (GPT), influencing clinical development and registrational decisions.
Represent commercial on indication/tumor-specific development teams and provide strategic steer on all pumitamig-related decisions.
Partner closely with Tumor Leads, Business Development, Medical, Market Access, and other stakeholders to drive integrated franchise plans.
Work closely with BioNTech colleagues to ensure seamless and aligned work plans.
Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer insights to inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities.
Drive launch readiness and lifecycle management for pumitamig, including scenario planning and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with Portfolio Strategy & Operations, Market Foresight, and Project Management teams to ensure operational excellence.
Evaluate new registrational study opportunities and contribute to business development activities.
Prepare and present business cases, strategic recommendations, and performance updates to senior leadership.
Mentor and develop talent within the franchise, supporting succession planning and team capability building.

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.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume