Senior Director Oncology Commercial Strategy Biomarkers

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Position Summary: The Senior Director, Global Commercial Strategy Oncology – Precision Medicine will be a key member of the Oncology Global Commercial Strategy leadership team, responsible for setting the global precision medicine and diagnostic commercialization strategy across the oncology portfolio. This role will focus on accelerating pipeline success, maximizing the value of in-line brands, and unlocking sustainable growth by ensuring biomarker-driven therapies and their companion diagnostics (CDx) are ready for timely patient access and adoption (Ph1 – Ph3 and in-line). The role serves as the enterprise voice for precision medicine, embedding strategy end-to-end and from global to local. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, matrix influence, and deep oncology and diagnostics market expertise. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of global precision medicine and diagnostic commercialization strategies across solid tumor and hematology assets, in alignment with overall oncology portfolio objectives.
• Drive global CDx readiness and launch excellence, including testing strategy, assay and platform selection, laboratory and ecosystem readiness, and payer and reimbursement considerations, to enable timely patient access and precision medicine adoption.
• Deliver strategic precision medicine insights, including biomarker prevalence, testing patterns, and competitive and market dynamics, that inform enterprise decision-making, investment choices, and portfolio value.
• Serve as a core member of Global Product Teams (GPTs) across relevant assets and participate early in drug development planning to shape biomarker and diagnostic strategy from first-in-human through launch.
• Partner closely with Tumor Leads, Development, Diagnostics Development, Medical, Market Access, Business Development, and regional and local commercial teams to drive integrated franchise plans and end-to-end accountability.
• Embed precision medicine strategies into BMS commercialization processes globally and locally, ensuring consistent execution and capability building across markets.
• Support launch readiness and lifecycle management for pipeline and in-line assets, including scenario planning and risk mitigation for biomarker-driven indications.
• Contribute to business development activities, including asset evaluation, diagnostic partnerships, and external collaborations with diagnostic and laboratory partners.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Strategy & Operations, Market Foresight, and Project Management teams to ensure operational excellence and cross-tumor alignment.
• Prepare and present business cases, strategic recommendations, and performance updates to senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop talent within the franchise, supporting succession planning and team capability building.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• BS degree in business, life sciences, or related field, advanced degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in oncology commercial strategy, marketing, diagnostics, or related roles within the pharmaceutical/biotech/diagnostics industry, including significant global commercial strategy experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed global environment.
• Deep understanding of the oncology market landscape, including solid tumors and hematology, and of the precision medicine and companion diagnostic ecosystem.
• Demonstrated experience with US and global drug and CDx launches, and with early asset and new product development.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.
• Experience in lifecycle management and business development is preferred; experience in diagnostics, laboratory, or commercial training and development is a plus.
• Strategic agility and commercial acumen
• Precision medicine and diagnostic launch excellence
• Cross-functional collaboration and matrix influence
• Results orientation and accountability
• Change leadership and adaptability
• Talent development and team leadership

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. Compensation Overview: Princeton - NJ - US: $215,590 - $261,249 The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance. Benefits: Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability). U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year. Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at [ How We Work Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at [ Supporting People with Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [View email address on joinrs.com](#). Visit [careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility](#) to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. Candidate Rights BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. For roles based in Los Angeles County only: If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: [ For roles based in Washington State only: If you live in or expect to work from Washington State if hired for this position, please visit [this page](#) for important information about the Washington Fair Chance Act. Data Protection We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at [ Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. If this posting is missing required information required by local law or incorrect, contact BMS at [View email address on joinrs.com](#)with the Job Title and Requisition number. Do not send application-related inquiries to this email. To check your application status, please login to your Candidate Home Account. R1608082 : Senior Director Oncology Commercial Strategy Biomarkers