Director, Cell Therapy WW Medical, Multiple Myeloma and Solid Tumor Pipeline

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, Cell Therapy Multiple Myeloma (MM)/Solid Tumor Pipeline Lead, the Director, MM and Solid Tumor Pipeline will represent WW Medical Affairs as therapeutic area expert and provide scientific leadership and support for CAR T compounds in various stages of clinical development.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership of Multiple Myeloma and Solid Tumor Assets
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives related to Multiple Myeloma and/or Solid Tumor pipeline assets, integrating strategies across different therapeutic areas where necessary.
  • Collaborate with local medical affairs teams to align on disease strategy and tactics, ensuring cohesive action plans.
  • Develop strategic plans for cell therapy entry into Solid Tumor, including shaping of early asset medical strategy and providing medical input to overall early asset portfolio
  • Drive cross-asset collaboration and knowledge sharing, fostering a unified BMS presence in Multiple Myeloma (MM) and Solid Tumors, including partnerships across Cell Therapy and Oncology.
  • Establish and cultivate relationships with thought leaders in the field.
• Seamless Execution of Core Medical Affairs Deliverables
  • Provide strategic input to guide publication planning and execution; serve as key reviewer and feedback provider on abstracts, presentations, and publications as required
  • Develop and implement congress strategies to achieve impactful presence and engagement.
  • Organize BMS-sponsored symposia at congresses such as COMy, EHA, and IMS, to enhance scientific dialogue.
  • Refine Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of publications and update key launchpad assets, including slide decks, training sessions, and Q&A materials.
  • Lead and support the execution of global advisory boards and strategic committee meetings and assist regional teams with globally impactful advisory initiatives.
  • Provide medical perspective on evidence generation, including expert review and recommendations for new ISR and CRC trials as well as HEOR analyses.
  • 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 processes for both early and late development
  • Serve as subject matter expert to cross-functional partners:
    • In Multiple Myeloma to guide decision-making at both the asset and portfolio level
    • Across solid tumors to shape development and strategy for early assets, beginning with RCC
  • Collaborate with global and local market access and marketing teams, providing expert medical content to support initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with patient advocacy to align objectives and enhance engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced Medical/Biology degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with clinical and/or 6-8 years of Pharma industry experience required
• Knowledge of CAR-T therapy and Multiple Myeloma preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with clinical and translational research activities
• Highly organized, efficient, and motivated individual with the ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives across matrix teams
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including presentations to large groups, senior leadership, facilitation of interactive discussions, and 1:1 discussions with thought leaders
• Proven agility in prioritizing and navigating competing demands
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated strength in understanding overarching company goals, performing strategic assessments, and developing clearly framed choices and recommendations. Proven record of managing complex interactions that drive business strategy & priorities engaging both internal and external stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Experience: Experience working across a range of medical and/or clinical development roles is a plus. Highly collaborative, possess a record of building and maintaining cross-functional relationships, and able to communicate business topics effectively with senior leadership, peers, and others.
• 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.
• Estimated 15-20% US and global travel (as applicable)

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $207,490 - $251,400, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: 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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