Senior Director, Worldwide Medical Immunology & Cardiovascular, Medical Communications (Immunology)

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

25d • $215,370 - $260,981 • Hybrid

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 . Senior Director, Worldwide Medical Communications – Immunology (Rheumatology) is a highly strategic, above-asset leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the global Medical Communications vision across the entire rheumatology portfolio. This leader oversees a disease-area specific organization ensuring excellence, innovation, and alignment with the rapidly evolving landscape of Medical Communications. As a recognized subject matter expert, the Senior Director drives transformation, champions digital, omnichannel, and AI-enabled approaches, and sets the standard for best practices. This role partners closely with asset/indication Medical Product Leads and Disease Area Heads to ensure integrated, portfolio-wide strategies and effective pull-through of Medical Communications deliverables. The Senior Director also collaborates with Medical Communications Excellence to drive operational efficiency, cost savings, and compliance, positioning Medical Communications as a critical enabler of business success.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) required.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry, with significant leadership in Medical Communications (may include Medical Communications agency experience).
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience managing and leading global teams (either directly or across the matrix).
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing above-asset Medical Communications strategies.
• Proven track record of driving innovation (digital, omnichannel, AI) and leading transformation.
• Strong business acumen, with experience managing complex budgets and delivering results in a matrixed environment.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with change management and leading teams through transformation.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a unified, above-asset Medical Communications strategy for the entire hematology portfolio, ensuring alignment with global business priorities and medical strategy.
• Oversee and mentor a team of people managers and individual contributors, fostering a culture of high performance, scientific rigor, and continuous development.
• Serve as the functional subject matter expert, setting the vision for Medical Communications and ensuring the team evolves with and is on the forefront of emerging trends and best practices.
• Lead strategic budget planning and oversight for Medical Communications initiatives, ensuring optimal allocation of resources, cost efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure seamless and standardized implementation of Medical Communications Working Groups and all associated deliverables—integrated strategic/tactical Medical Communications plans, scientific platforms/narratives, publications, scientific exchange tools, medical education, and medical training— ensuring AIMS teams are positioned for success.
• Drive innovation in Medical Communications through digital, omnichannel, and AI-powered solutions, ensuring the function remains at the forefront of industry evolution.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and approaches to enhance scientific exchange, medical education, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with Medical Product Leads to ensure seamless integration of Medical Communications strategies with asset and portfolio objectives.
• Collaborate with Medical Communications Excellence to implement operational efficiencies, cost management, and compliance across all hematology communications activities.
• Represent Medical Communications at senior leadership forums, influencing decision-making and advocating for the function’s strategic value.
• Cultivate relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including academic leaders, medical associations/congresses/journals, cross-functional partners, publications vendors, and medical education providers.
• Build and sustain a diverse, high-performing team, championing inclusion, talent development, and succession planning.
• Lead through change, inspiring resilience and adaptability in a dynamic 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.
• Eligibility Disclosure: T he 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: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree