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The Executive Director, HOCT Portfolio Strategic Management & Integration Lead , will report and act as a key strategic partner to the Senior Vice President, Head of Program Leadership, Hematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy (HOCT) and cross-functional leaders of the Asset and Portfolio Operating Committee (APOC). BMS has one of the most exciting HOCT portfolios in the industry that spans disease areas, numerous modalities and platforms (e.g., protein degradation, immune-oncology, biologics, radioligand, ADC, targeted therapies) and is comprised of > 40 clinical stage assets. The Executive Director will have the chance to play a critical part in ensuring & integrating end-to-end drug development principles across the HOCT portfolio, anticipating and planning for key governance meetings such as APOC, CDOC, PSC, S&T, board interactions, and paving the way for the success of the pipeline.
The incumbent will be a key thought partner to APOC leadership, partnering across functions, and overseeing the governance of APOC for the HOCT portfolio, and managing key strategic projects identified by APOC. The Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring portfolio resources are maximized in support of drug development objectives and priorities, and proactively identifying business opportunities, recommending innovative solutions and ensuring those solutions are incorporated.
Key Responsibilities:
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Overseeing and integrating the HOCT program portfolio
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Support SVP Program leadership by integrating and driving key drug development objectives as an active member of the APOC team and HOCT Program Leadership Team (PLT)
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Establish a disciplined approach to partnering with S&OP team in setting, executing, and measuring GPT success against development priorities
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Oversight of HOCT program portfolio spend including partnering with finance in budget planning, P1-3, and identifying opportunities to reallocate resources as needed
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Identify areas of synergy, best practice, and opportunity for improvement related to Global Program Team effectiveness across HOCT
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Lead key strategic workstreams including thematic areas of focus (IO, protein degradation, targeted therapies, ect)
Qualifications & Experience
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BA/BS required. PhD, MD, PharmD, or other graduate degree strongly preferred
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15+ years of experience across related disciplines, drug development, business development, commercial, Business Insights & Analytics, Finance or strategic management consulting experiences
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Strong knowledge of biopharmaceutical industry; possesses a global understanding of end-to-end drug development, manufacturing, and commercialization processes
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Demonstrated strong ability to combine strategic thinking skills and drug development operational acumen to identify strategic and/or operational opportunities to drive performance for superior results
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Experience working cross-functionally at senior management level and ability to direct/guide complex business and enterprise-wide decision-making at leadership team and above
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and design and manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Results driven, with excellent organizational, analytical, and planning skills
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Executive communication style; concise and impactful oral & written communication skills
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
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
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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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Bristol Myers Squibb Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bristol Myers Squibb and has not been reviewed or approved by Bristol Myers Squibb.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair and competitive for the pharmaceutical sector, with many describing compensation as good or better than expected. Feedback suggests base pay combined with incentives contributes to overall satisfaction.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad, combining medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs, along with access to on‑site fitness. Feedback suggests employer contributions to health accounts and wellbeing incentives further strengthen perceived value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings are reinforced by a strong 401(k) match and additional plan options. This structure is commonly cited as a standout component of total rewards.
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