Director, WW Cell Therapy Portfolio, Class Expansion and ST Pipeline

Director, WW Cell Therapy Portfolio, Class Expansion and ST Pipeline

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Sr Director, the Director, WW Cell Therapy Class Expansion & Solid Tumor (ST) Pipeline serves as a global medical leader responsible for driving CAR-T class expansion strategy across hematology and autoimmune disease and shaping early-stage solid tumor pipeline medical strategy. The role drives enterprise-level strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional alignment to accelerate global impact of the cell therapy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership of Portfolio CAR T Class Expansion

• Develop and execute global medical strategy for expanding the class of CAR-T cell therapy across diseases and settings
• Identify gaps/barriers and implement innovative solutions to improve delivery of transformational cell therapy to patients
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Field Medical, WW Medical, Commercial, Clinical, etc.) to leverage synergy, enhance communication, and ensure alignment
• Advance evidence generation aligned to CAR T class expansion in partnership with Medical and HEOR matrix
• Align WW and market strategies to ensure global execution

Solid Tumor Pipeline Leadership

• Lead cross-functional initiatives related to solid tumor pipeline assets, integrating strategies across different therapeutic areas where necessary
• Partner with Clinical Development to shape trial strategy and execution, building strong cross-functional relationships and integrating clinical insights (e.g., site selection, recruitment and enrollment strategy) into a differentiated, evidence-driven commercialization plan
• Collaborate with local medical affairs teams to align disease strategy and tactics, ensuring cohesive action plans
• Develop strategic plans for cell therapy entry into solid tumor, including shaping of early asset medical strategies and providing medical input to overall early asset portfolio
• Drive cross-asset collaboration and knowledge sharing, fostering a unified BMS presence in solid tumors, including partnerships across cell therapy and oncology.
• Serve as subject matter expert to cross-functional partners across solid tumors to shape development and strategy for early assets, beginning with RCC
• Establish and cultivate relationships with thought leaders in the field.

Seamless Execution of Core Medical Affairs Deliverables

• Develop and execute medical plan aligned to overall asset strategy
• Develop scientific narrative in partnership with cross functional matrix
• Provide strategic input to guide publication planning and execution; serve as key reviewer and feedback provider on abstracts, presentations, and publications as required
• Develop and implement congress strategies to achieve impactful presence and engagement
• Advise on BMS-sponsored symposia to enhance scientific dialogue
• Refine Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) to ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of publications and update key launchpad assets, including slide decks, training sessions, and Q&A materials
• Lead and support the execution of global advisory boards and strategic committee meetings and assist regional teams with globally impactful advisory initiatives
• Provide medical perspective on evidence generation, including expert review and recommendations for new ISR and CRC trials as well as HEOR analyses
• Ensure scientific excellence in medical education and effective data exchange
• Offer medical insights to guide clinical development plans and influence strategic decision-making processes for both early and late development
• Collaborate with global and local market access and marketing teams, providWork collaboratively with patient advocacy and professional societies to align objectives and enhance engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced Medical/Biology degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with clinical and/or 6-8 years of Pharma industry experience required; Medical Affairs or related experience required
• Knowledge of CAR-T therapy preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with clinical and translational research activities
• Highly organized, efficient, and motivated individual with the ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives across matrix teams
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including presentations to large groups, senior leadership, facilitation of interactive discussions, and 1:1 discussions with thought leaders
• Proven agility in prioritizing and navigating competing demands
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated strength in understanding overarching company goals, performing strategic assessments, and developing clearly framed choices and recommendations. Proven record of managing complex
• interactions that drive business strategy & priorities engaging both internal and external stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Experience: Experience working across a range of medical and/or clinical development roles is a plus. Highly collaborative, possess a record of building and maintaining cross-functional relationships, and
• able to communicate business topics effectively with senior leadership, peers, and others.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships, influence, and drive organizational engagement at all levels.
• Leadership: Ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, negotiate, and collaborate.
• Estimated 15-20% US and global travel