Director, Brand Strategy & Operations, US Milvexian

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.

This position will play a central role in shaping the US brand strategy and launch execution for milvexian. This individual will drive the annual brand planning process, own launch readiness and program management across indications, and lead the team's budget and operating rhythm in partnership with the VP of US milvexian. This position will support the VP of US milvexian and report to the Executive Director of Strategy and Operations for CV and Immunology.

With the opportunity to help bring milvexian to market in the US, this individual will make an important contribution to the future of BMS and gain valuable launch experience along the way.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Brand Strategy and Planning

- Support the US milvexian brand plan and strategic imperatives process (2027 SIs), including the annual refresh and cross-functional input

- Partner with the VP of US milvexian to shape the US team vision, strategic priorities, and launch narrative

- Coordinate launch readiness planning across AF and SSP, including UBP/launch plan build, with refinements post topline, partnering across the matrix, with J&J and agency partners

- Support ongoing refinement of the go-to-market customer model (KAM, fHEOR, Field Sales, MSL, Patient Services) now that the structure is set

- Launch Excellence and Program Management

- Own the Launch Excellence roadmap and dashboard, including the tracker, project briefs, PM cadence, and meeting minutes

- Develop agendas and content for senior leadership reviews

- Budget and OpEx

- Own the US matrix budget and OpEx management in partnership with Finance

- Support annual functional planning and budget consolidation

- Build budget review decks vs. updated plan reconciliations

- Team Operating Rhythm

- Lead, organize, and track the US matrix team meetings and culture, including the weekly Leadership Team and monthly Core Team

- Build Monthly Business Review (MBR) content for the VP of US milvexian and US leadership

- Plan and run offsites and team events

- Partner with J&J on a coordinated Alliance operating rhythm, inclusive of launch preparation planning

- Ensure US Governance deliverables are delivered on time in partnership with J&J and the broader team.

Qualifications and Experience:

- BA/BS with MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required.

- Minimum 6-8 years of commercial experience in pharmaceutical or other relevant industry.

- Depth of marketing experience in US or other markets with a track record of performance

- Strong project management skills

- Ability to lead a large cross-functional matrix team including Alliance partners through informal authority and collaborative partnership

- Launch experience and CV experience preferred but not required

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

- BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can perform complex functions through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

- BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

- Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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: $188,650 - $228,598 


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 https://careers.bms.com/benefits

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 https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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  [email protected] . 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.

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