Director, WW Autoimmune Cell Therapy Medical Affairs

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

The Director, Worldwide (WW) Autoimmune Cell Therapy Medical Affairs is a core member of the WW Medical team leading the medical strategy behind early CAR T assets in development for the treatment of autoimmune disease and driving execution of key zola-cel strategic initiatives. This individual will be a cross-functional leader within the Medical organization partnering closely with Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, and HEOR to advance early assets through key governance milestones and align on the medical strategy. As a member of the zola-cel team this individual will partner closely with key stakeholders to advance the medical strategy and realize the full potential of autologous CAR T for patients with autoimmune disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the WW autoimmune cell therapy medical affairs strategy for early assets, including annual and quarterly strategic planning, cross-functional alignment, and governance support to advance key program milestones

• Serve as a strategic cross-functional medical affairs leader, partnering with Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, HEOR, and other stakeholders to drive coordinated execution, decision making, and operational excellence across priority initiatives

• Lead planning and execution of external scientific and clinical engagement activities, including advisory boards, scientific forums, and other medical affairs programs, ensuring compliant scientific exchange and translation of expert insights into actionable medical strategies, inform scientific and development strategy, lifecycle planning, and future indication readiness

• Support development of external medical education and capability-building initiatives that strengthen understanding of the potential of cell therapy in management of autoimmune diseases across relevant specialties and help address the evolving clinical practice needs

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to shape and execute evidence generation plans, including investigator-sponsored research, collaborative studies

• Incorporate the patient perspective into medical affairs planning by collaborating with appropriate partners on patient insights, advocacy engagement, and unbranded educational initiatives that support awareness, access, and the patient care journey

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced, scientific or medical degree, e.g. DO, MD, NP, PA, PharmD, PhD

• Minimum 5+ years experience in the pharma/biopharma industry or clinical practice

• Advanced understanding of drug development, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries

• Strong leadership experience in a matrix environment with multi-functional project teams and managing external agencies

• Strong interpersonal communication skills commensurate with the need to work closely with both external physicians/scientists and in-house teams

• Ability to navigate complex topics in a matrix environment with grace and confidence

• Strong listening, problem solving, and prioritization skills

• Excellent planning and organization skills including the ability to work under pressure, and to maintain scientific excellence within timelines

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong oral presentation skills

• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity; representing the company’s high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism standards

• HQ-based position with global travel expected up to 25%.

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Compensation Overview:

Princeton - NJ - US: $207,490 - $251,433 


The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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.

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