Vice President, Oncology Commercial Strategy

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Position Summary

The Vice President, Oncology Global Commercial Strategy reports to the SVP, Oncology Commercialization and is a high exposure and dynamic role responsible for leading commercial development and global commercialization of our Oncology portfolio (partnering alongside our leaders within Cell Therapy, Oncology, Cardiovascular and Immunology).

This role is global in nature and partners closely with Medical, Access, R&D and Corporate Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Accountable for all Worldwide Commercial activities for the BMS Oncology Portfolio, including:

• Defining and implementing a therapeutic area (TA) vision and strategy from a Commercial perspective, and partnering with closely with Global Development, Early Development & Research, Medical, Business Development, Value Access & Pricing, Business Insights & Analytics and other key functions to deliver on TA strategic objectives
• Leading development and delivery of global TA commercial strategies, plans and budget recommendations and partnering closely with markets to execute against those strategies
• Identify and frame key strategic Oncology issues facing BMS; work with leadership to develop possible strategic choices and lead team to conduct compelling analysis
• Driving organizational efficiency by managing Strategy/ BD, Early and late-stage development of the product lifecycle across Oncology
• Compelling communication of TA vision, strategy, objectives and recommendations effectively to executive management, governance committees, functional partners, and geographically diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensuring TA commercial development, life-cycle management and go-to-market strategies are translated into clear goals and objectives for all members of the organization; ensure alignment and resources to achieve goals
  • Accelerate the product portfolio by driving excellence in execution and ensuring the strategy cascades to the US and regional teams seamlessly 
  • Effective partnership with business development organization in support of M&A and partnering opportunities that are aligned with TA strategy
  • Partner with market colleagues and WW Commercialization team on in-line strategy to successfully deliver on indication opportunities
  • Accountable for commercial input into upcoming data readouts and development of comprehensive global commercial launch plans for new indications

• Key deliverables/accountabilities include Long-Term Strategic and Financial Plans, Annual Strategic Plan, Launch Readiness planning and tracking, capability planning, resourcing and prioritization for the TA. 
• Creating a high-performing team culture that inspires integrity, urgency, accountability, innovation, passion and inclusion.
• Attract and develop the best talent and ensure robust succession plan for key positions and contribute to our Commercial Development Talent strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• BS/BA or equivalent required; an MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years bio-pharmaceutical experience, with > 8 years of commercial/marketing experience. US or International market experience preferred. Hematology experience strongly preferred.
• Strong command of the drug development process as well as international regulatory and HTA dynamics
• Strong track record of delivering results, leading cross functional teams, collaborating well across functions and geographies, developing/ mentoring others in a multi-cultural environment, driving performance and fostering teamwork
• Demonstrated financial acumen
• Demonstrated strategic skills, synthesizing information to tell a compelling story, framing problems, asking the right questions, and driving strategic choices
• Ability to manage complexity, shape ambiguity, facilitate candid discussions and challenge status quo
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to influence and align stakeholders

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $328,310.00 USD to 397,900.00 USD, 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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

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.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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