Tumor Strategy and Operations Lead - Oncology Commercial Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

34d

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. Role Overview The Tumor Strategy and Operations Lead is responsible for driving strategic vision and operational excellence for assigned tumor areas (e.g., Lung, Melanoma, GU, Hematology, Breast, GI) within the US Oncology portfolio. This role ensures alignment of end-to-end tumor strategy across marketing, sales, and cross-functional teams, and leads integration efforts to maximize impact and efficiency. The Lead manages two Director-level team members and serves as a key partner to senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, PhD, MD) strongly preferred.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with significant experience in oncology commercial strategy, marketing, or operations.
Proven track record of developing and executing tumor-specific strategies (e.g., Lung, Melanoma, GU, Hematology, Breast, GI).
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports.
Strong financial acumen and experience with resource allocation, forecasting, and operating expense management.
Demonstrated ability to leverage data and analytics (BI&A, RWD, HEOR) for strategic decision-making.
Experience with congress planning, launch operations, and customer model strategy.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage short- and mid-range tumor strategies and operational plans in alignment with overall franchise and portfolio objectives.
Identify and capitalize on business opportunities within assigned tumor areas, ensuring strategic and operational planning supports growth and innovation.
Streamline operational processes to enhance team efficiency, effectiveness, and best practice sharing across the Oncology Commercial Strategy team.
Align HCP tactics and brand initiatives with tumor strategy to drive performance and deliver on commercial priorities.
Oversee POA (Plan of Action) strategy, agenda, and coordination with sales operations, training, and brand teams for assigned tumors.
Deliver tumor performance reviews and insights to senior management, supporting earnings calls and topline forecasts.
Manage operating expenses, resource allocation, and analytics reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly) for assigned tumor areas, ensuring alignment with Business Insights & Analytics (BI&A).
Facilitate coordination across commercial, medical, and launch teams for tumor-specific initiatives and congresses.
Lead customer model strategy, including analysis of tumor synergies, account management optimization, and leveraging RWD and HEOR data across field teams.
Collaborate with leadership to define and implement cultural initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative work environment.
Partner with medical, finance, market research, global marketing, and other S&O leads to ensure alignment with key portfolio initiatives and priorities.
Provide strategic insight and direction as a member of the Oncology Commercial Strategy Leadership Team.

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.

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