Executive Director leading immunology and cardiovascular research at Bristol Myers Squibb. Driving early discovery portfolio and strategic collaborations in drug discovery.
Responsibilities
Applies leading-edge knowledge of principles, concepts, practices, and techniques to lead highly complex projects involving multi-disciplinary groups and external organizations.
Is recognized as an influential authority across the company and in the external community and is a known subject matter expert in drug discovery that provides strategic and functional guidance in immunology and cardiovascular diseases and drug development.
Recognizes and champions drug discovery programs and initiatives to support strategic research goals and direction across multiple disciplines.
Recommends expansion or curtailment of projects and programs on the basis of experimental results or scientific information.
Delivers results that have an impact on company performance strategically, financially, and operationally.
Is a proven leader whose expertise is sought after by the external community.
Acts as a role model for a culture of responsible risk-taking and curiosity.
Encourages and develops this capability in others and is an active mentor for developing scientific leadership and excellence at all levels.
Identifies, initiates, and leads strategic collaborations within and outside the company to drive long-term value to the business.
Provides effective coaching and feedback to help develop team members and colleagues within and outside of department.
Maintains a high level of contribution to the scientific literature through publishing / presentations / patents.
Develop programs to systematically identify and validate novel targets and progress drug discovery efforts in immunology and cardiovascular disease.
Develop opportunities to combine cutting edge technologies, drug discovery and therapeutic area expertise to develop new programs in immunology and/or cardiovascular disease.
Participate and help lead external collaborations with academic and biotechnology groups to help progress our target and drug discovery efforts.
Identify and champion opportunities for collaboration across BMS expertise.
Requirements
Master’s Degree 20+ years of academic and / or industry experience
Or Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences 15+ years of academic and / or industry experience
10+ years of leadership experience preferred
Demonstrated experience and success in immunology and/or cardiovascular drug discovery, application of a variety of approaches in target validation, high throughput biology and drug discovery.
Broad knowledge in immunology and/or cardiovascular biology and demonstrated interest and ability to rapidly learn expertise and contribute to new areas of research and disease areas.
Experience leading a diverse set of scientific programs and cross functional teams.
Experience and ability to lead directly within an organization and across internal and external indirect relationships.
Excellent interpersonal, management and mentorship skills and comfort and experience managing across diverse expertise and cultures.
Benefits
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.
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.
Job title
Executive Director – Immunology, Cardiovascular Research
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