Position SummaryThe Executive Director, Medical Communications Lead is the Cell Therapy Medical (CT Medical) owner of external scientific communications and publication governance for the Cell Therapy portfolio and a strategic partner to cross-functional leaders across the end-to-end cell therapy value chain. Reporting into the SVP, Head Cell Therapy Medical, this role is accountable for end-to-end scientific disclosure-ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality dissemination of data through publications, congresses, scientific content, and selected reactive communications-while aligning communications to CT Medical strategy, integrated evidence generation plans, and operational realities (e.g., manufacturing, quality, and supply). The role serves as a steward of reputational, journal, investigator, and compliance risk for CT Medical and drives continuous improvement in governance, best practices, and operating models to enable an integrated, high-performing Cell Therapy Medical ecosystem.Key Responsibilities- Lead CT Medical scientific disclosure strategy for the Cell Therapy portfolio across asset lifecycles, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and selected reactive materials.
- Represent CT Medical as the primary Medical Communications partner to Global Development, Clinical Operations, Translational Medicine, Commercial, Market Access, Patient Safety, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing/Supply-ensuring integrated, patient-centered scientific communications that reflect the realities of cell therapy development and delivery.
- Ensure external communications align with development strategy, evidence generation plans, asset maturity, and enterprise priorities while meeting ethical and compliance standards.
- Serve as accountable owner of reputational, journal, investigator, and compliance risk related to scientific communications, including escalation and decision support for complex/novel scenarios.
- Serve as CT Medical lead for publication governance and policy interpretation; establish clear CT Medical decision rights, operating cadence, and cross-functional expectations to enable speed with rigor.
- Drive adoption of best practices, tools, and operating models to improve Medical Communications effectiveness and efficiency, including standardized workflows across indications and assets.
- Establish CT Medical standards for scientific publications, scientific content, and independent medical education in alignment with applicable SOPs and external codes (e.g., GPP) across the Cell Therapy portfolio.
- Build and sustain Medical Communications leadership capability through talent development and succession planning; coach teams to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, global environment.
- Lead and develop global Medical Communications teams across geographies and time zones; cultivate a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & ExperienceKnowledge- Good Publication Practice (GPP), Sunshine Act, and post-marketing scientific communications guidance.
- Deep expertise in external scientific communications across the asset lifecycle, including complex modalities (cell therapy/advanced therapies strongly preferred).
- Understanding of the cell therapy ecosystem and end-to-end value chain (e.g., clinical development, treatment centers, manufacturing/quality interfaces), and the implications for scientific disclosure and stakeholder engagement.
Skills & Experience- Executive-level scientific and strategic communication skills.
- Ability to influence in complex, global, matrixed environments.
- Experience managing global teams and operating in enterprise settings.
Leadership Attributes- Enterprise mindset, change leadership orientation, high learning agility.
- Inclusive, collaborative leadership style aligned with BMS values.
Compensation Overview:$255,480 - $309,587
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.
On-site ProtocolBMS 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.
