Bristol Myers Squibb
Senior Director, Global Medical Oncology, IO Thoracic / H&N Medical Product Lead
Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Senior Director, Global Medical Oncology, IO Thoracic / H&N Medical Product Lead
This position plays a critical role in the development and execution of BMS' worldwide and U.S. medical strategy within our Thoracic/H&N portfolio. The Global Medical Oncology IO Thoracic/H&N Medical Product Lead (MPL) is a strategic leader with broad responsibilities across the Worldwide Medical organization, providing medical insights, interpreting evolving tumor landscapes, and disseminating clinical data. The MPL reports to the Global Medical Oncology Disease Area Head for Thoracic/H&N Cancers.
The MPL oversees a team covering multiple assets across indications related to nivolumab/ipilimumab in thoracic and H&N cancers, nivolumab + relatlimab HD in thoracic and LCM indications, and H&N disease area medical strategy. This senior medical leader ensures optimal medical affairs strategy, leading cross‑functional asset/indication medical strategy (AIMS) teams.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the worldwide and U.S. Medical Affairs strategy for key assets.
Act as the core medical representative for worldwide and U.S. program teams.
Manage a team of U.S. medical scientists and global medical leads to execute the assigned book of work.
Lead the cross‑functional Asset/Indication Medical Strategy (AIMS) team.
Ensure assets are positioned within the BMS disease area strategy.
Participate in leadership activities to drive business priorities.
Oversee asset development across multiple diseases.
Develop and execute worldwide and U.S. medical strategy, scientific narratives, and provide medical insights.
Lead workstreams to identify evidence gaps and develop Integrated Evidence Plans.
Deliver worldwide and U.S. Medical Communications plans, including publications and symposia.
Partner with colleagues in various departments to ensure proper communication of pipeline products and marketed medicines.
Qualifications & Experience
Life sciences and/or healthcare professional training with an advanced degree is required (MD, PharmD, PhD).
Minimum of 7+ years in the pharmaceutical industry (Medical Affairs/Medical Strategy, Clinical Research) with experience in thoracic cancer therapeutic areas preferred.
Strong analytical skills, scientific data and evidence interpretation, and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams including clinical, commercialization, regulatory, HEOR, and Access.
Excellent strategy development, critical thinking, decision making, and demonstrated ability to implement short‑ and long‑range plans.
Entrepreneurial thinking, anticipates needs, assesses and manages business and organizational risks.
Highly organized, motivated with excellent people‑management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
HQ‑based position with international/domestic travel of approximately 20%.
Compensation Overview Princeton, NJ, US: $229,380 - $277,956. The starting compensation range is for a full‑time employee (FTE). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final individual compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits include medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care; wellbeing support, employee assistance programs, financial well‑being resources, 401(k), paid vacation, parental leave, and more. Detailed benefits information is available at
https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/ .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BMS is committed to a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Women, men, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. BMS encourages reasonable accommodation claims for applicants requiring modifications to the recruitment process. All employment decisions are based on merit and ability to succeed. BMS complies with applicable laws and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations. For more information about BMS’s compliance, please visit
https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility/ .
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The MPL oversees a team covering multiple assets across indications related to nivolumab/ipilimumab in thoracic and H&N cancers, nivolumab + relatlimab HD in thoracic and LCM indications, and H&N disease area medical strategy. This senior medical leader ensures optimal medical affairs strategy, leading cross‑functional asset/indication medical strategy (AIMS) teams.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the worldwide and U.S. Medical Affairs strategy for key assets.
Act as the core medical representative for worldwide and U.S. program teams.
Manage a team of U.S. medical scientists and global medical leads to execute the assigned book of work.
Lead the cross‑functional Asset/Indication Medical Strategy (AIMS) team.
Ensure assets are positioned within the BMS disease area strategy.
Participate in leadership activities to drive business priorities.
Oversee asset development across multiple diseases.
Develop and execute worldwide and U.S. medical strategy, scientific narratives, and provide medical insights.
Lead workstreams to identify evidence gaps and develop Integrated Evidence Plans.
Deliver worldwide and U.S. Medical Communications plans, including publications and symposia.
Partner with colleagues in various departments to ensure proper communication of pipeline products and marketed medicines.
Qualifications & Experience
Life sciences and/or healthcare professional training with an advanced degree is required (MD, PharmD, PhD).
Minimum of 7+ years in the pharmaceutical industry (Medical Affairs/Medical Strategy, Clinical Research) with experience in thoracic cancer therapeutic areas preferred.
Strong analytical skills, scientific data and evidence interpretation, and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams including clinical, commercialization, regulatory, HEOR, and Access.
Excellent strategy development, critical thinking, decision making, and demonstrated ability to implement short‑ and long‑range plans.
Entrepreneurial thinking, anticipates needs, assesses and manages business and organizational risks.
Highly organized, motivated with excellent people‑management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
HQ‑based position with international/domestic travel of approximately 20%.
Compensation Overview Princeton, NJ, US: $229,380 - $277,956. The starting compensation range is for a full‑time employee (FTE). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final individual compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits include medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care; wellbeing support, employee assistance programs, financial well‑being resources, 401(k), paid vacation, parental leave, and more. Detailed benefits information is available at
https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/ .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BMS is committed to a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Women, men, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. BMS encourages reasonable accommodation claims for applicants requiring modifications to the recruitment process. All employment decisions are based on merit and ability to succeed. BMS complies with applicable laws and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations. For more information about BMS’s compliance, please visit
https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility/ .
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