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Position Summary
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) seeks an innovative, results-oriented leader to serve as the Pumitamig Medical Product Lead, Global Medical Oncology. This critical role leads the Global Medical vertical for Pumitamig, a single-asset, mission-focused team designed to accelerate clinical evidence generation, recruitment, education, and external advocacy for international markets in one of the most competitive therapeutic areas in BMS history. The MPL will drive a unified strategy, high-velocity execution, and end-to-end ownership across all Global Oncology, ensuring best-in-class medical engagement for Pumitamig in this critical pre-launch phase. The role will report to the VP, Global DAH.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Direction
In close collaboration with the alliance, this role is accountable for:
Develop and execute a unified strategy for Pumitamig, ensuring speed, clarity, and relentless focus on program goals – in full alignment with the global & US strategy
Lead and manage the dedicated medical Pumitamig teams at Global and US level, eliminating fragmentation and aligning messaging, evidence, and education across enterprise.
Drive rapid decision-making and execution, removing delays inherent in traditional matrix models.
Operational Leadership & Accountability
Ensure direct accountability at international, regional, and field levels, enabling real-time progress tracking and immediate intervention.
Optimize trial execution and site engagement across diverse markets in close collaboration with RCO & International Pumitamig Lead.
Monitor competitor activities and proactively adapt strategies to maintain leadership.
Oversee resource allocation, budget management, and strategic prioritization to maximize efficiency and impact.
Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools for continuous improvement.
Scientific Advocacy & External Impact
Support building and empower a high-performing, dedicated team of regional Pumitamig leads and dedicated MSLs, fostering deep scientific advocacy and accelerating site activation, recruitment, and medical education.
Shape external perception and scientific leadership, leveraging early signal detection and rapid course correction.
Cross-functional collaboration
Partner with the Global Medical, Development, Commercial, Market Access, and Patient Advocacy teams to ensure pre-launch excellence and maximize portfolio value.
Represent Pumitamig in key stakeholder & partnership meetings, driving cross-functional alignment and enterprise initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
Advanced degree in medicine, science, or related field (MD, PhD, PharmD; MD preferred).
15+ years of medical affairs, development, or commercial experience, with a strong track record in international markets.
Pharmaceutical experience in Solid tumors is a must have (thoracic, breast and GI7GI cancers…)
Proven expertise in leading large, geographically distributed teams and driving high performance in competitive environments.
Deep understanding of regulatory, healthcare, and cultural diversity across international markets.
Demonstrated ability to execute strategies that deliver measurable business and patient outcomes.
Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively collaborate and work across boundaries (e.g. R&D, disease mgt., marketing, external development) and building strong external relationships.
Outstanding project management capabilities and experience in change management, leading teams through market or organizational transformation
Ability to provide a strong voice to the global team and success in effectively communicating and influencing decisions with senior leadership and matrix team.
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Compensation Overview:
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.
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 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.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
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.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
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R1598753 : Executive Director, Global Medical Oncology, Pumitamig Medical Product Lead (MPL)At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome.
Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients.
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