Job Description

The Worldwide (WW) Medical Director for Cell Therapy in Lupus is a core member and leader within the WW Medical Matrix Team. This individual will lead development and implementation of the WW Medical strategy for Cell Therapy in Lupus with an emphasis on CD19 CAR-T and the BMS NEX-T platform. This individual will lead scientific engagement with international lupus experts and represent WW Medical in key development and commercialization decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Therapeutic Area: Rheumatology/Lupus
• Collaborate with stakeholders in key markets to assess unmet needs and clinical practice dynamics; and shape the cell therapy, lupus medical strategy globally
• Drive strategic alignment with the cross-functional medical matrix team across multiple levels and departments
• Drive scientific engagement and collaboration with lupus experts globally
• Ensure evidence generation strategies are implemented and realized including the identification of evidence gaps and unmet needs; and alignment on the integrated evidence generation plan
• Provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of medical communication initiatives, including publications and educational content.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to implement disease specific congress strategies and engagement activities
• Represent WW Medical on the lupus clinical development team and in professional society engagement
• Drive the identification of expert insights to inform medical, development, and commercialization decisions globally
• Collaborate with the WW Medical leads for SOTYKTU and afimetoran to ensure alignment on lupus medical strategy
• Manage resource allocation and project execution in line with the medical plan and budget

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced, scientific or medical degree, e.g. MD, DO, NP, PA, PhD, PharmD
• Minimum 5+ years experience in the pharma/biopharma industry or clinical practice
• Rheumatology and/or Lupus experience strongly preferred
• 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 companys high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism standards
• HQ-based position with global travel expected up to 20%.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $207,490-$251,400, plus incentive cash and stockopportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

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

Benefitofferingsare subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effectand may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing supportsuch asthe BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Years holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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The Worldwide (WW) Medical Director for Cell Therapy in Lupus is a core member and leader within the WW Medical Matrix Team. This individual will lead development and implementation of the WW Medical strategy for Cell Therapy in Lupus with an emphasis on CD19 CAR-T and the BMS NEX-T platform. This individual will lead scientific engagement with international lupus experts and represent WW Medical in key development and commercialization decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Therapeutic Area: Rheumatology/Lupus
• Collaborate with stakeholders in key markets to assess unmet needs and clinical practice dynamics; and shape the cell therapy, lupus medical strategy globally
• Drive strategic alignment with the cross-functional medical matrix team across multiple levels and departments
• Drive scientific engagement and collaboration with lupus experts globally
• Ensure evidence generation strategies are implemented and realized including the identification of evidence gaps and unmet needs; and alignment on the integrated evidence generation plan
• Provide strategic leadership in the development and execution of medical communication initiatives, including publications and educational content.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to implement disease specific congress strategies and engagement activities
• Represent WW Medical on the lupus clinical development team and in professional society engagement
• Drive the identification of expert insights to inform medical, development, and commercialization decisions globally
• Collaborate with the WW Medical leads for SOTYKTU and afimetoran to ensure alignment on lupus medical strategy
• Manage resource allocation and project execution in line with the medical plan and budget

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced, scientific or medical degree, e.g. MD, DO, NP, PA, PhD, PharmD
• Minimum 5+ years experience in the pharma/biopharma industry or clinical practice
• Rheumatology and/or Lupus experience strongly preferred
• 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 companys high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism standards
• HQ-based position with global travel expected up to 20%.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $207,490-$251,400, plus incentive cash and stockopportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

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

Benefitofferingsare subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effectand may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing supportsuch asthe BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Years holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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