Director, Cell Therapy WW Medical Affairs, Multiple Myeloma

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, "Who are you working for?"-a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Overview

At BMS, we are committed to the advancement of science with the drive to improve every day for the benefit of patients. To accelerate our position as leaders in cell therapy and serve patients around the world, we are committed to being at the forefront of change.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Cell Therapy Multiple Myeloma, the Director, WW Medical, Multiple Myeloma Cell Therapy Pipeline will represent WW Medical Affairs as a therapeutic area expert and provide scientific leadership across MM CAR T assets at various stages of clinical development. This individual will be responsible for building and executing medical strategy across the MM Cell Therapy pipeline, including external communications, market shaping, internal readiness, and strategic partnership across the matrix.

The role requires depth of scientific expertise, credibility with external thought leaders, and the composure to operate effectively at the intersection of WW commercialization, local Medical Affairs, and global Clinical Development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership of Multiple Myeloma Pipeline Assets

• Define and lead the integrated Medical Affairs plan across MM Cell Therapy pipeline assets, in full alignment with commercialization and development strategies
• Represent MM Cell Therapy pipeline assets and strategy at AIMS, ensuring alignment of global Medical Affairs direction across key medical functions and markets
• Collaborate with local Medical Affairs teams to align on disease strategy and tactics, ensuring cohesive action plans across markets
• Drive cross-asset collaboration and knowledge sharing, fostering a unified BMS presence in multiple myeloma, including partnerships across Cell Therapy and Hematology
• Establish and cultivate relationships with key thought leaders in the field

Seamless Execution of Core Medical Affairs Deliverables

• Develop and execute medical plans aligned to overall asset strategy across the MM Cell Therapy pipeline
• Provide strategic input to guide publication planning and execution; serve as a key reviewer on abstracts, presentations, and publications
• Develop and implement congress strategies to achieve impactful scientific presence and engagement at major meetings including COMy, EHA, and IMS
• Organize and provide strategic input into BMS-sponsored symposia and independent medical education events to enhance scientific dialogue
• Refine Integrated Evidence Plans (IEP) across pipeline assets to ensure alignment with cross-functional goals; provide expert review and recommendations for new ISR and CRC trials as well as HEOR analyses
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of publications and update key medical assets, including slide decks, training sessions, and Q&A materials
• Serve as a credible external representative of BMS in MM Cell Therapy, engaging thought leaders, cooperative groups, steering committees, and advisory boards to generate insights and shape the evolving treatment paradigm
• Ensure scientific excellence in medical education and effective data exchange

Provide Scientific/Medical Expertise Across the Matrix

• Offer medical insights to guide clinical development plans and influence strategic decision-making for both early and late development across the MM pipeline
• Serve as subject matter expert to cross-functional partners in multiple myeloma, providing guidance at both the asset and portfolio level
• Collaborate with global and local market access and marketing teams, providing expert medical content to support key initiatives
• Work collaboratively with patient advocacy organizations to align objectives and enhance engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) required; strong background in oncology/hematology, cell biology, or a related life sciences discipline preferred
• 6-8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience required; Medical Affairs or related experience required; experience in multiple myeloma required; CAR T knowledge preferred
• Familiarity with clinical and translational research activities and the drug development process
• Proven track record of operating effectively within complex, matrixed WW and cross-functional organizations; demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build alignment across stakeholders with a range of roles, perspectives, and experiences
• Strategic thinking: demonstrated ability to synthesize complex inputs, perform strategic assessments, and develop clearly framed choices and recommendations
• Cross-functional experience: highly collaborative, with a record of building and maintaining cross-functional relationships and communicating effectively with senior leadership, peers, and external experts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to large groups, senior leadership, interactive scientific discussions, and 1:1 engagement with thought leaders
• Interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships, influence, and drive organizational engagement at all levels
• Leadership: ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, negotiate, and collaborate
• Proven agility in prioritizing and navigating competing demands in a deadline-driven environment
• Estimated 15-20% domestic and international travel (as applicable)

Additional Locations: Boudry, Switzerland

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Compensation Overview:

Madison- Giralda- NJ - US: $207,490 - $251,433Princeton- NJ - US: $207,490 - $251,433

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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