Vice President, Worldwide Cell Therapy Medical, Autoimmune

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a dynamic and visionary Worldwide Medical Lead to oversee their Cell Therapy Autoimmune programs. This role involves shaping and executing the global medical strategy across disease areas within rheumatology and neurology, as well as providing oversight of other areas of development for the growing Cell Therapy portfolio. The leader will ensure scientific excellence and collaborate closely with the US Cell Therapy Medical organization and cross-functional teams across the enterprise, including Research & Development, Commercial, and Market Access, to maximize the value of the cell therapy portfolio in these disease settings.

Requirements

15+ years of executive management experience in clinical development and medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry, with an emphasis on Global and/or Market Based Medical Affairs experience
Disease area expert in Immunology
Understanding of Research and Drug Development and the ability to communicate the data in an impactful way
Medical Strategy Experience
Demonstrated track record of leadership in a complex, matrix environment
Experience delivering successful results in a variety of business situations
Experience building and delivering Medical capabilities in a complex global organization
Track record of building and leading high-performance teams

Nice To Haves

Advanced Scientific Degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP)
Clinical or Academic Experience (Patient Facing)

Responsibilities

Lead the teams to develop and execute the global medical strategies across Autoimmune diseases for Cell therapy portfolio, aligning with organizational goals and patient needs
Anticipate and respond to dynamic market landscapes, including scientific, regulatory, and competitive challenges, ensuring a leadership position in the global immunology market
Partner with stakeholders to ensure launch readiness
Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, and Market Access teams to shape pipeline and portfolio strategies for our early assets that deliver life-changing therapies to patients
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure evidence generation efforts support regulatory submissions, reimbursement decisions, and market access strategy
Identify unmet needs, market trends, and opportunities for new product development
Oversee differentiation strategies and signal-seeking initiatives to expand the pipeline and identify transformative therapeutic opportunities
Shape early development strategy and contribute to trial designs and recruitment
Ensure appropriate access for patients across US and international markets
Lead AIMs (Asset Integrated Medical Teams) to ensure our strategy is co-created with the markets and that asset strategies reflect the needs of our countries while driving top market performance and support
Partner closely with the Immunology organization as well as the Cell Therapy Commercial team
Lead a high-performing, inclusive, and diverse team of medical and scientific professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and empowerment to achieve exceptional results
Champion organizational efficiency and agility by implementing streamlined processes that enable seamless global execution of strategic programs, initiatives, and high-impact launches
Leverage advanced digital capabilities and data-driven tools to optimize decision-making, enhance stakeholder engagement, and provide actionable insights that shape medical and business strategies
Establish and maintain robust systems to ensure a relentless focus on measurable outcomes across all medical activities, tracking and evaluating performance metrics to drive sustained impact, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Serve as the global medical face of Cell Therapy in Autoimmune Diseases, representing the company with key external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, academic and community institutions, medical organizations, population decision-makers, and patient advocacy groups
Lead efforts to strengthen the company’s reputation as the partner of choice in the cell therapy space by advancing our commitment to patient-centric care and science-driven solutions
Establish strategic partnerships to accelerate access, innovation, and scientific collaboration globally

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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
Survivor support
Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) for US Exempt Employees
11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval (Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees)
3 optional holidays (Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees)
Unlimited paid sick time (based on eligibility)
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year (based on eligibility)
Summer hours flexibility (based on eligibility)
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day