Vice President, U.S. Brand Lead, Cobenfy, Psychiatry

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: VP and U.S. Brand Lead, Cobenfy, Psychiatry, Neuroscience

Location : Princeton, New Jersey

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In neuroscience, oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Summary

Reporting to the SVP Commercialization Lead, Neuroscience, the U.S. Brand Lead, Cobenfy, Psychiatry, is a critical leadership role within the Neuroscience organization. This role is charged with ensuring the U.S. performance of Cobenfy in Schizophrenia (SCZ) meets or exceeds our goals, and with ensuring U.S. launch readiness and U.S. Commericialization of Cobenfy in Bipolar Disease (BPD,) if approved by the FDA. This leader will be responsible for ensuring strong matrix collaboration across Brand, Global Commercial Strategy (GCS), Medical, Market Access, Sales, Legal and Business Insight & Analytics in line with the Neuroscience objectives.

What we are looking for?

We are looking for a dynamic, performance-driven leader who cultivates a team-based, collaborative, customer/externally focused environment which embraces inclusion and promotes candor, innovation, and appropriate risk taking. The U.S. Brand Lead, Cobenfy, SCZ and BPD, will be a skilled commercial leader and an accomplished marketer with a proven track record of building high performing teams, developing talent and driving commercial success. As a key commercial leader in the U.S. organization we are looking for a leader who can contribute not only to the success of the brand but also contribute at broader business unit and enterprise level.

Key Responsibilities

• The US Brand Lead will be responsible for ensuring strong performance of Cobenfy in SCZ and launch readiness and success of Cobenfy in BPD, if approved by the FDA.
• This leader will be responsible for the development of all aspects of the U.S. Cobenfy commercial strategy for SCZ and BPD. She or he will be accountable for leading a team of talented professionals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to support current and future indications, and managing this team with Inclusion to ensure we are enhancing our competitiveness and driving innovation for the ultimate benefit of patients.
• Additionally, working in close partnership with the U.S. Brand Lead for KarXT, Alzheimer’s Disease, as well as, key matrix functions such as GCS, Business Insight & Analytics, Medical, Market Access, Sales, and Legal, this leader will ensure a fully aligned and integrated strategy across indications and all matrix functions to deliver a seamless launch to U.S. customers.
• The U.S. Brand Lead will have full commercial P&L ownership for the indication and accountability for delivering against all financial and forecast targets.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA or other Advanced Degree Preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of pharmaceutical experience with a minimum of 10 years of marketing experience; Sales and marketing leadership, with P&L management preferred.
• Strong leadership skills to lead/contribute to the overall strategic planning and execution of key deliverables
• Prior Health Care Practitioner marketing experience with demonstrated expertise in customer focus, insight mining, message development and marketing analytics.
• Individual should have proven track record demonstrating breadth and depth across marketing competencies, BMS values and exemplary achievement of performance objectives.
• Proven track record of effectively and efficiently driving performance within a matrix organization with strong organizational, interpersonal, communication skills and executive collaboration required.
• Ability to develop and manage strong customer relationships
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and handle complexity as well as operate under pressure while leading a pioneering organization in a highly competitive market.
• Neuroscience experience strongly preferred.
• U.S. launch experience strongly preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 25%

Why You Should Apply

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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:

$295,740 - $358,368

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.

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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

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