VP, Global Program Lead - Cell Therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb • Needham, MA

2d • $341,360 - $413,648 • Onsite

About The Position

The Global Program Lead (GPL) will serve as the “point of accountability” for two novel cell therapies in multiple myeloma. These programs include ongoing pivotal studies with potential to redefine the treatment paradigm. The GPL role is accountable for leading the Global Program Teams and orchestrating the design and execution of a global integrated program strategy from candidate nomination through drug development to successful launch and commercialization. The GPL develops, leads, and inspires a high performing matrix. They are responsible for cross-functional stakeholder relationships and input to ensure end to end understanding of upstream and downstream alignment and business implications for the strategy, and its evolution as emerging data and competitive insights unfold. In addition to leading these programs, the GPL will play a key role in advancing the BMS multiple myeloma disease area strategy.

Requirements

• BS/BA required, and an advanced degree preferred (MD, PhD, MBA, PharmD, etc.)
• Must have experience in the drug development process
• Proven demonstrated leadership capability; previous experience in building and leading a high performing team
• A minimum of 10 years in the drug development & commercialization process with proven progression in relevant roles
• Significant experience in related therapeutic area
• Extensive working knowledge in the end-to-end drug development process, along with expertise in one or more of the relevant areas
• Prior experience in building a development plan that was aligned with a broader strategy (TA/Franchise) and endorsed by governance
• Experience in building trusting cross-functional stakeholder partnerships in a matrix organization
• Demonstrated ability to constructively influence peers and senior leaders across the enterprise
• Working knowledge of regulations in the pharmaceutical industry (US and Global preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across geographic and functional boundaries (e.g. early development, R&D, disease strategy teams, marketing, access, etc.) and building strong external relationships
• Ability to navigate through a complex and dynamic healthcare environment
• Track record of successfully executing on large, complex projects, with a preference for successful drug trial oversight and execution
• Abreast of scientific issues as they impact business development and strategic planning
• Success in situations requiring rigorous, analytical problem solving and the ability to determine scientific opportunity and commercial targets
• Broad understanding of domestic and international issues relative to the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven agility in prioritizing and navigating competing demands

Nice To Haves

• Prior submission experience is preferred
• Prior cell therapy experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages product strategy and drug development programs to ensure approval and commercial success
• Defines and executes the strategic integrated development plan (IDP) in partnership with the cross functional GPT members
• Participates in regulatory filings (NDA, BLA filings), engaging with Health Authorities and/or Advisory Committees
• Leads team to develop program strategy and clinical program, commercialization strategy plans, business case development, and understands how access, pricing and reimbursement needs for supporting value proposition will inform trial design
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and appropriately incorporates insights and advice to maximize program impact
• Actively supports Investor Relations and Public Affairs in managing external BMS communications
• Integrates commercialization inputs and deliverables to design the program strategy that enables approval of meaningfully differentiated assets with potential to maximize asset value
• Understands necessary commercial inputs needed to inform the end-to-end development process leading to regulatory approval and successful commercialization
• Integrates market inputs into the integrated development plan, including clinical plans and labeling strategy; Appreciates translation of clinical data into claims and considerations for label development
• Understands and contributes to development of forecasts and investment scenarios, how to assess risk and conduct valuations, and implications for decision making
• Contributes to the development of brand hallmarks and brand strategy, understanding the relationship to clinical trial design
• In partnership with Medical Affairs, supports development of KOL plans and engagements, and leverages KOL input in context of development programs and communicating evidence
• Supports commercial needs and recommendations to guide CMC and GPS on trade packaging and commercial product
• Utilizes various resources to design clinical trials that are competitively differentiating
• Actively participates with Health Authorities in finalizing clinical design and adequate endpoints
• Understands clinical trial operational complexities from study start up through enrollment, quality assurance, and study readout
• Has an active role in analysis and/or interpretation of clinical data and translation into scientific communication strategy, including publications, and commercial strategy
• Understands and reflects the impact of value and access inputs and value drivers in clinical trial design
• Effectively collaborates with matrix functions by building trust and driving toward the collective success of the program
• Gathers diverse perspectives assess alternate resolutions and makes thoughtful, informed Enterprise decisions
• Builds, leads and inspires high performing cross functional matrix team through a unified program strategy on behalf of our patients
• Takes initiative to address challenges, removes barriers, holds others accountable for the collective success of the program outcomes and team collaboration
• Leads with the values, self-awareness, and humility, seeks feedback, Includes integrity

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive