BristolMyers Squibb

Head of Medical Capabilities

BristolMyers Squibb$241K — $292K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree (Masters, PhD, MD) in a related discipline.
  • 10+ years' experience in medical roles, with specific team leadership experience.
  • Oncology product launch experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of industry compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrated operational excellence and accountability in execution.
  • Proficient in analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the medical capabilities and operations team.
  • Define and execute a medical capabilities strategy leveraging AI and digital platforms.
  • Liaise with external partners to identify capability-building opportunities.
  • Act as a senior medical affairs leader and subject matter expert on medical innovation.
  • Serve as the enterprise lead for medical AI and innovation, designing digital solutions.

Benefits

  • Health coverage including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
  • Wellbeing support programs such as BMS Well-Being Account and Employee Assistance Programs.
  • 401(k) plan and various insurance protections including life and disability.
  • Flexible paid time off policy, including summer hours and paid volunteer days.
  • Additional leave options for medical, personal, and military needs.
Full Job Description
The Head of Medical Capabilities will help the medical team to prepare for the successful launch of RayzeBio's Radiopharmaceuticals. This senior team member will build and execute strategy and tactical plans in a cross-functional, dynamic, and innovative environment. The role will actively shape the future of RayzeBio's medical affairs organization, collaborating to develop foundational infrastructure and drive medical excellence. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, mentor and guide SMEs within the medical capabilities and operations team, that may include • Medical evidence generation operations (ISRs, Expanded Access Programs) • Medical information, promotional review • Congress planning and execution • Medical education and sponsorships • Core medical operations (budget, contracts, systems, SOPs) • Define and execute a medical capabilities strategy across medical functions. This may include leveraging AI and digital platforms to: • Modernize medical information (Med Info) planning and delivery • Conduct Promotional review • Optimize congress planning and execution • Improve operational efficiency, compliance oversight across medical affairs • Liaise strategically with BMS and other external partners to identify capability-building opportunities, share best practices, and unlock synergies in medical capabilities and operations. • Act as a senior medical affairs leader and capabilities subject matter expert, including monitoring emerging trends in medical innovation, compliance, and excellence; proactively apply learnings to elevate team performance. • Serve as the enterprise lead for medical AI and innovation, partnering cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Legal & Compliance, IT, and external collaborators to design, pilot, and operationalize advanced digital and AI-enabled solutions. Required Qualifications: • Advanced scientific degree (Masters, PhD, MD) or related discipline. • 10+ years' experience in medical roles, including team leadership within some medical functions; oncology product launch experience preferred. • Knowledge of industry compliance and regulatory requirements. • Proven track record of accountability, operational excellence, and successful execution. • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functionally. • Skilled in strategic planning, annual planning, and budgeting. • Location in San Diego, CA or Princeton, NJ preferred; remote considered. Additional travel up to 25% as needed. 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. Compensation Overview: Princeton - NJ - US: $241,768 - $292,966 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. RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.

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