Director, US Admilparant Strategy & Operations

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This position will play a central role in bringing admilparant to market in the United States. Admilparant is a high-priority Phase 3 asset in Immunology with significant commercial potential, and this individual will be instrumental in building and executing the US launch strategy. The Director will work closely with the VP of US Admilparant to develop and scale the commercial organization, drive launch readiness across key workstreams, and ensure cross-functional alignment ahead of a targeted late 2027 launch. This position will report to the Executive Director of ICV Strategy and Operations and will sit on the ICV S&O Leadership Team.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the commercialization of a transformative Immunology asset from the ground up, gaining invaluable experience building a brand from pre-launch through market entry.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and buildout of the US admilparant field force, including assessing required roles, optimal field force size, structure, and geographic deployment — partnering with Sales Leadership, HR, and Finance to develop hiring timelines and onboarding plans aligned to the late 2027 launch
• Support the VP of US Admilparant in building out the broader US brand team, including organizational design recommendations, headcount projections, role scoping, and long-range financial planning
• Own budget management for the US admilparant team, including tracking spend against plan, managing purchase orders and accruals, and surfacing financial risks or opportunities to leadership
• Lead and coordinate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with Senior Leadership, preparing materials, facilitating discussions, and driving follow-through on key actions and commitments
• Support and coordinate Investor Relations (IR) calls and other external-facing engagements, ensuring the VP and Senior Leadership are well-prepared with accurate, current information
• Drive the US admilparant team meeting agenda and cadence — including leadership team meetings and cross-functional syncs — while developing and maintaining team operating rhythms, governance structures, and ways of working
• Serve as the primary S&O partner to the VP of US Admilparant for managing overall US launch readiness, tracking progress across key cross-functional workstreams including Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial Operations
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive US launch readiness roadmap, including a launch playbook, milestone tracker, and dashboard to monitor progress, flag risks in real time, and drive timely resolution of cross-functional interdependencies

Qualifications and Experience:

• BA/BS with MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required
• Minimum 6–8 years of commercial experience in pharmaceutical or other relevant industry
• Depth of marketing and/or commercial experience in the US market with a track record of performance
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
• Experience in or exposure to field force design, sizing, and deployment preferred
• Ability to lead and influence a large cross-functional matrix team through informal authority and collaborative partnership
• Launch experience and Immunology experience preferred but not required
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with budget management and headcount planning
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with ability to prepare and present materials for Senior Leadership and external audiences

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Compensation Overview:

Princeton - NJ - US: $196,950 - $238,661 


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• 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.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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