VP, Head of Development Cardiovascular - Princeton, NJ

Job Description

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Position Title: VP, Head of Development - Cardiovascular

Position Summary

Accountable for end-to-end development of programs and transition of Cardiovascular programs from First In Human studies to commercialization. In this role, you will define the next chapter of Cardiovascular at BMS, with a mandate to build a differentiated, external competitive portfolio. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape and grow a focused but high-potential Cardiovascular portfolio. Backed by committed investment and strategic priority at the enterprise level, to expand Cardiovascular into a meaningful long-term growth driver for BMS. You will play a critical role in expanding the organization through external business development, deep partnership with Research, and strategic capability building. The ideal leader will balance delivery of current programs with a bold vision for growth, actively building the pipeline, organization, and impact of the function over time.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Today (Run the Portfolio)

Set and execute the strategic direction for Cardiovascular assets across Early and Late Development, ensuring high-quality, on-time progression from First-in-Human through commercialization

Lead decision-making in governance forums, ensuring clear, data-driven recommendations across development programs and external opportunities

Accountable for performance and delivery of the portfolio, including clinical, regulatory, and program milestones

Lead and inspire a high-performing organization of Clinical Leaders, Clinical Scientists, and Global Program Leads, with clear accountability for asset strategy and execution

Ensure strong cross-functional execution and alignment across Development functions and key enterprise partners

Success in the role will include:

Advancing key assets decisively through critical development milestones

Establishing a clear, credible Cardiovascular growth strategy

Securing and advancing new external opportunities

Building a high-performing, scaled organization positioned for future growth

Build for the Future (Scale the Portfolio and Organization)

Define and execute a Cardiovascular growth strategy, expanding the portfolio through external business development and pipeline prioritization

Partner deeply with Research and other enterprise stakeholders to identify and advance new assets and scientific opportunities

Build and scale organizational capabilities to support a growing, differentiated Cardiovascular portfolio, including talent, structure, and ways of working

Coach and develop Clinical and Program Leaders to strengthen strategic thinking, decision-making, and enterprise leadership capabilities

Serve as a key internal and external leader, shaping partnerships, influencing senior stakeholders, and elevating the visibility and impact of the Cardiovascular function

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications & Experience

Physician (MD, MD/PhD)

Extensive experience across early and late drug development

Proven leadership capability in managing large organizations and matrix teams


A minimum of 15 years in drug development (including clinical trial design and development to submission/ approval) with additional experience at Health Authorities and/or academic experience preferred and with proven progression in relevant roles.

Significant experience in Cardiovascular, including extensive knowledge of disease mechanisms, treatment modalities, and emerging trends and expertise in multiple relevant areas (e.g., clinical, regulatory, project planning and management, medical)

Demonstrated industry thought leadership in drug development

Exceptional team management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire large organizations and foster a collaborative work environment

Ability to effectively convey complex scientific and clinical information to diverse audiences, including internal stakeholders, external partners, healthcare professionals, and regulatory authorities

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Compensation Overview:

$383,210 - $464,355