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Position reports to the Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy within WW Medical Cardiovascular & Immunology (CV & I) Global Medical Affairs, and is responsible for assisting with early medical and scientific strategy development. The Director of Portfolio Strategy and Business Development in Immunology will be responsible for evaluating and assessing long and short-term strategies for new assets within the Immunology portfolio. This role will involve close collaboration with partners from Commercial and R&D to assess various business development opportunities and ensure alignment with the overall strategic objectives of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Effectively and efficiently collaborate with and advise leadership across the WW Medical Immunology organization to evaluate, assess, design, enhance, and develop long and short-term strategies (1-5 years).
Collaborate with leaders across the Immunology organization to evaluate and assess long and short-term strategies while exploring various business development opportunities as a cross-functional team.
Develop and implement comprehensive portfolio strategies, including business development and early asset planning for the Immunology division, aligning with overall business goals and market trends.
Provide medical input and perspective to identify and evaluate new opportunities, including partnerships, acquisitions, and licensing agreements, to expand the immunology portfolio.
Lead portfolio-level strategic initiatives such as global advisory boards and engagements with KOLs to drive insights shaping Portfolio Strategic Plans within the immunology space, identifying trends and unmet needs.
Gather insights to guide development decisions, target product profile creation, and commercialization strategies that best meet the needs of our patients within the immunology space.
Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on external and macro trends in the healthcare environment and the immunology space.
Strategically manage budgets in alignment with departmental objectives, identifying strategic activities based on business priorities, and ensuring optimal resource allocation and prioritization of projects.
Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, and other key functions to ensure seamless execution of portfolio strategies.
Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation across teams to drive the success of the immunology portfolio.
Partner with Commercial and Research & Development to integrate the medical perspective into the commercialization process and development strategy.
Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders, potential partners, industry experts, and thought leaders.
Represent the organization at industry conferences and meetings, connecting and collaborating in the external environment to understand evolving treatment landscapes, identify medical insights, and share findings internally with development teams.
The ideal candidate will embody BMS’s cultural pillars:
Accountability: Demonstrates ownership and drives results with urgency.
Execution Excellence: Transforms strategy into action, delivering ambitious goals with precision.
Diverse Thinking: Leverages global perspectives to create innovative, patient-focused solutions.
Outcomes Mindset: Demonstrates a relentless focus on achieving impactful and measurable results for patients and the business.
Patient-Centricity: Ensures that every decision and strategy is grounded in improving outcomes for patients.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical sciences or relevant discipline, advanced degrees preferred (MSc, PharmD, MBA)
Minimum of 10 years of experience in portfolio strategy, business development, or related roles within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. A solid foundation in science & medical affairs is indispensable.
Ability to engage in complex scientific discussions to develop /summarize clear follow-up/action plans and execute.
Strong understanding of the Immunology therapeutic area and market dynamics.
Proven track record of successfully evaluating and executing business development opportunities.
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Enterprise mindset.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact directly and productively with team members and management and to manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities is also required.
Strong experience with building relationships, leading strategic initiatives and programs, and collaborating across divisions with people of diverse business backgrounds and cultures.
Comfort with ambiguity, driving change and innovation across the team.
Travel: 20% (as requested)
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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