Vice President, Worldwide Cell Therapy Medical, Autoimmune

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Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Worldwide Medical Lead to oversee our Cell Therapy Autoimmune programs. This role involves shaping and executing the global medical strategy across disease areas within rheumatology and neurology as well providing oversight of other areas of development for our growing Cell Therapy portfolio. This leader will ensure scientific excellence and collaborate closely with the US Cell Therapy Medical organization as well as cross-functional teams across the enterprise, including Research & Development, Commercial, and Market Access, to maximize the value of our cell therapy portfolio in these disease settings.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Strategic Leadership:

• Lead the teams to develop and execute the global medical strategies across Autoimmune diseases for Cell therapy portfolio, aligning with organizational goals and patient needs

• Anticipate and respond to dynamic market landscapes, including scientific, regulatory, and competitive challenges, ensuring a leadership position in the global immunology market

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure launch readiness

• Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, and Market Access teams to shape pipeline and portfolio strategies for our early assets that deliver life-changing therapies to patients

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure evidence generation efforts support regulatory submissions, reimbursement decisions, and market access strategy

Portfolio Impact and Innovation:

• Identify unmet needs, market trends, and opportunities for new product development

• Oversee differentiation strategies and signal-seeking initiatives to expand the pipeline and identify transformative therapeutic opportunities

• Shape early development strategy and contribute to trial designs and recruitment

• Ensure appropriate access for patients across US and international markets

Team Accountability:

• Lead AIMs (Asset Integrated Medical Teams) to ensure our strategy is co-created with the markets and that asset strategies reflect the needs of our countries while driving top market performance and support

• Partner closely with the Immunology organization as well as the Cell Therapy Commercial team

Operational Excellence and Outcomes:

• Lead a high-performing, inclusive, and diverse team of medical and scientific professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and empowerment to achieve exceptional results

• Champion organizational efficiency and agility by implementing streamlined processes that enable seamless global execution of strategic programs, initiatives, and high-impact launches

• Leverage advanced digital capabilities and data-driven tools to optimize decision-making, enhance stakeholder engagement, and provide actionable insights that shape medical and business strategies

• Establish and maintain robust systems to ensure a relentless focus on measurable outcomes across all medical activities, tracking and evaluating performance metrics to drive sustained impact, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

External Leadership and Influence:

• Serve as the global medical face of Cell Therapy in Autoimmune Diseases, representing the company with key external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, academic and community institutions, medical organizations, population decision-makers, and patient advocacy groups

• Lead efforts to strengthen the company’s reputation as the partner of choice in the cell therapy space by advancing our commitment to patient-centric care and science-driven solutions

• Establish strategic partnerships to accelerate access, innovation, and scientific collaboration globally

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced Scientific Degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP) preferred with 15+ years of executive management experience in clinical development and medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry, with an emphasis on Global and/or Market Based Medical Affairs experience.

• Disease area expert in Immunology

• Clinical or Academic Experience (Patient Facing) is desirable

• Understanding of Research and Drug Development and the ability to communicate the data in an impactful way

• Medical Strategy Experience

• Demonstrated track record of leadership in a complex, matrix environment. Experience delivering successful results in a variety of business situations.

• Experience building and delivering Medical capabilities in a complex global organization.

• Track record of building and leading high-performance teams.

• Travel expected: 30%

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Compensation Overview:

$326,660 - $395,829

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

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.

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R1598145 : Vice President, Worldwide Cell Therapy Medical, Autoimmune Company: BMS

Req Number: R1598145

Updated: 2026-06-01 05:13:19.971 UTC

Location: Madison-NJ

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