VP, Global Program Lead - Cell Therapy

Position Summary

The Global Program Lead (GPL) will serve as the “point of accountability” for two novel cell therapies in multiple myeloma. These programs include ongoing pivotal studies with potential to redefine the treatment paradigm. The GPL role is accountable for leading the Global Program Teams and orchestrating the design and execution of a global integrated program strategy from candidate nomination through drug development to successful launch and commercialization.

Technical/Functional Responsibilities

• Develops and manages product strategy and drug development programs to ensure approval and commercial success
• Defines and executes the strategic integrated development plan (IDP) in partnership with the cross functional GPT members
• Participates in regulatory filings (NDA, BLA filings), engaging with Health Authorities and/or Advisory Committees
• Led team to develop program strategy and clinical program, commercialization strategy plans, business case development, and understands how access, pricing and reimbursement needs for supporting value proposition will inform trial design
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and appropriately incorporates insights and advice to maximize program impact
• Advocates for commercial needs and recommendations to guide CMC and GPS on trade packaging and commercial product
• Utilizes various resources to design clinical trials that are competitively differentiating
• Participates with Health Authorities in finalizing clinical design and adequate endpoints
• Understands clinical trial operational complexities from study start up through enrollment, quality assurance, and study readout
• Understands and reflects the impact of value and access inputs and value drivers in clinical trial design

Leadership Responsibilities

• Inclusively Collaborates Across the BMS Matrix with an Enterprise Mindset
• Effectively collaborates with matrix functions by building trust and driving toward the collective success of the program
• Demonstrates Enterprise Mindset Problem-Solving and Decision Making
• Gathers diverse perspectives assess alternate resolutions and makes thoughtful, informed Enterprise decisions
• Builds, leads and inspires high performing cross functional matrix team through a unified program strategy on behalf of our patients
• Holds Oneself and Others Accountable
• Takes initiative to address challenges, removes barriers, holds others accountable for the collective success of the program outcomes and team collaboration
• Demonstrates Character
• Leads with the values, self-awareness, and humility, seeks feedback

Qualifications

• BS/BA required, and an advanced degree preferred (MD, PhD, MBA, PharmD, etc.)
• Proven demonstrated leadership capability; previous experience in building and leading a high performing team
• A minimum of 10 years in the drug development & commercialization process with proven progression in relevant roles
• Significant experience in related therapeutic area

Additional Requirements

• Extensive working knowledge in the end-to-end drug development process, along with expertise in one or more of the relevant areas
• Prior experience in building a development plan that was aligned with a broader strategy (TA/Franchise) and endorsed by governance
• Prior experience in building trusting cross-functional stakeholder partnerships in a matrix organization
• Demonstrated ability to constructively influence peers and senior leaders across the enterprise
• Extensive working knowledge of regulations in the pharmaceutical industry (US and Global preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across geographic and functional boundaries (e.g. early development, R&D, disease strategy teams, marketing, access, etc.) and building strong external relationships
• Demonstrated ability to navigate through a complex and dynamic healthcare environment
• Track record of successfully executing on large, complex projects, with a preference for successful drug trial oversight and execution
• Proven agility in prioritizing and navigating competing demands
• Prior submission experience is preferred
• Prior cell therapy experience is preferred