Vice President, Global Program Lead, Franchise Lead - Neurology

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Position Summary:

The Global Program Leader (GPL) and Franchise Lead is accountable for maximizing the value of the Neurology portfolio by shaping the end-to-end disease strategy, in partnership with Research, Development, Product Development & Supply (PDS), and Commercialization, and leading a team of Global Program Leads to translate those strategies into efficient execution. This role reports to the SVP, Head of Neuroscience Development with matrix reporting to the SVP, Drug Development Strategy & Innovation.

Technical/Functional Responsibilities:

Develops Disease Area Portfolio Strategy

• Set the end-to-end disease strategy spanning the full lifecycle in partnership with drug development functions (including Strategy & Innovation, global regulatory & safety, and global development operations), and other functions (including research, commercialization, PDS, and enterprise strategy)
• Accelerate the portfolio and reduce development timelines for most promising new assets, while optimizing the revenue and reach of currently marketed products
• Lead all R&D business development activities for the Neurology portfolio, in partnership with the Business Development team and DD Strategy & Innovation
• Effectively manages disease portfolio budget, making tradeoff decisions with enterprise mindset

Drives execution of portfolio strategy through leadership of Disease Area Global Program Leads

• Leads and inspires a high-performing organization of GPLs across the Disease Area
• Oversees orchestration of design and execution of globally integrated program strategies, timelines, and budgets from candidate nomination to successful launch, commercialization, and lifecycle management within Neurology.
• Prioritizes, synthesizes, and pressure tests feedback from senior leadership on program direction/outputs and coaches GPLs in building this skillset
• Provide strategic and technical leadership to build a world-class drug development team while enabling the balance between scientific excellence and operational effectiveness
• Demonstrate inspirational leadership to engage, develop, and create an inclusive/diverse environment that drives innovation
• Demonstrate superior enterprise mindset and leadership maturity to shape the future of R&D
• Ensures Program Leaders within the Disease Area demonstrate must-win capabilities and partner effectively with functions within R&D (e.g., Clinical Development) and across the Enterprise (e.g., Operations, PDS, Commercial)
• Engage senior leaders and functional area stakeholders to ensure alignment of program strategy and operational plans under the remit
• Clearly communicates program risks, implications of changes in the competitive landscape, and progress toward key milestones
• Leads team problem-solving in delivering key data and interpretation essential for robust debate and rapid, data-driven decision making
• Leverages experience to efficiently integrate information from team members and facilitate rapid and objective, data-driven decisions
• Leads team members to effectively engage cross-company expertise and utilize governance bodies to define asset development strategies and implementation plans

Serves as Global Program Lead (GPL) for one or more programs

• Acts as the “single point of accountability” for leading the Global Program Team (GPT) through the design and execution of a global integrated program strategy, overseeing all aspects of the drug development lifecycle to ultimately ensure successful launch and commercialization.
• Develops, leads, and inspires a high-performing matrix team and is responsible for ensuring strategic alignment with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders as data emerge and competitive insights unfold.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Inclusively Collaborates Across the BMS Matrix with an Enterprise Mindset: Effectively collaborates with matrix functions by building trust and driving toward the collective success of the program
• Demonstrates Enterprise Mindset Problem-Solving and Decision Making: Gathers diverse perspectives assess alternate resolutions and makes thoughtful, informed Enterprise decisions
• Develops and Leads a High Performing Matrix Team: Builds, leads and inspires high performing cross functional matrix team through a unified program strategy on behalf of our patients
• Holds Oneself and Others Accountable: Takes initiative to address challenges, removes barriers, holds others accountable for the collective success of the program outcomes and team collaboration
• Demonstrates Character: Leads with the values, self-awareness, and humility, seeks feedback, Includes integrity

Qualifications & Experience:

• MD, PhD, DVM, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree of relevance
• 10+ years of experience in the drug development process and leadership experience in academic or industry settings, including education where applicable
• Expertise in the drug development process, especially late development space, relevant regulatory expectations, and overall drug development principles
• Proven leadership capability building high-performing teams, managing large organizations and matrix teams with a successful track record of leading through influence and working across global organizational matrices
• Deep understanding of basic biology, pharmaceutical optimization, translational medicine, and clinical pharmacology, including exposure-response relationships and dose selection in early development
• Working knowledge of all functional areas of exploratory development (e.g., chemistry/biochemistry, CMC), late development, and commercial
• Ability to create a clear purpose, global vision, strategies, and key priorities for competing successfully in the evolving pharmaceutical and healthcare industry
• Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team to execute Development Plans which have a global perspective and focus on product differentiation, including opportunities for data-driven acceleration
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex but relatively sparse data sets objectively, make informed decisions and take action in the face of uncertainty
• Demonstrated ability to successfully present complex programs to senior leaders and influence decision making
• Demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively communicate, collaborate and work across functional boundaries
• Strong business and financial acumen to ensure portfolio strategies and investment decisions help accelerate company goals

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:

$341,360 - $413,648

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:*T_he 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.

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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