Senior Manager, Product Strategy Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

2d • $138,190 - $167,457

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 currently seeking a visionary Product Strategy Senior Manager to join our Drug Product Development Team, driving strategic product initiatives with a focus on integrating early commercial insights, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring a patient-centric approach.

Requirements

• BS in bioscience, pharmaceutical science, or engineering (mechanical, biomedical, chemical) with 12 years of experience, or MS with 9 years. Advanced degree holders with less experience may also be considered.
• Knowledge of drug delivery device technologies, drug product development, and/or healthcare market dynamics.
• Strategic agility, scenario planning, and effective navigation of ambiguity.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Ability to integrate scientific and commercial discussions into actionable strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement, teamwork, and fostering collaboration across disciplines.
• Understanding of design thinking principles for early technology and concept development.
• Comfort with adaptive product planning to balance long-term strategies with emerging data and insights.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills for presenting recommendations to matrix teams and senior leaders.

Nice To Haves

• An MS degree in business management is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry trends, market dynamics, and state-of-the-art technologies.

Responsibilities

• Early Commercial Insight Integration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring commercial insights into the R&D pipeline, enhancing the commercial viability of new assets from the early stages of development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams across Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, Product Development (e.g., formulation, packaging, devices), and CMC to define and execute product strategies. Partner with Business Development to identify strategic external partnerships.
• Patient-Centric Approach: Leverage patient insights, real-world evidence, and health economics research to integrate patient needs into product design targets. Incorporate patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and social determinants of health (SDoH).
• Technological & Digital Adaptation: Assess technology landscapes, define investment strategies, and manage a technology and innovation database. Incorporate digital solutions to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Strategic Financial Modeling: Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making for product presentations, investment strategies, and technology adoption.
• Market Analysis: Perform comprehensive market analyses to evaluate competitive landscapes, industry trends, and opportunities for differentiation and growth.

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: Mid Level