Vice President Global BU Head Oncology

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The VP, Global Business Unit Head Oncology will be responsible for the global market access strategy for all BMS assets (in-line and pipeline in oncology. He/she will provide input to the Development and Commercial Strategy organization on access approaches in global markets. He/she will also be responsible for the US Access strategy across the oncology portfolio and be accountable for all LTFP, budget and GTN decisions.  This role will also be responsible for global oncology HEOR and across oncology portfolio above brand responsibilities for modeling and policy work.  The Head of HEOR Oncology will report to this role. Additionally, he/she will be responsible for representing integrated MAx input on above-brand oncology portfolio strategy and portfolio prioritization decisions. It also critical that this role integrates  market access strategy across oncology indications that overlap with Cell therapy and radiopharmaceuticals.

He/she will ensure the Global long term product forecast pricing, and access assumptions are accurate and updated for the Oncology portfolio including launched and pipeline assets. In addition, he/she will be responsible for indication expansions of launched assets and transitioning numerous products at earlier stages of development into full commercial development. In this role, the SVP will need to maintain the relevant corporate relationships with multiple customers eg GPO, Oncology Advocacy. This will involve chairing market access committees.

He or she will oversee a team of senior leaders who in turn have multiple pipeline Pricing and Access Strategy Leads (PASLs) each sitting on multiple Global Product Teams (GPTs), providing input into the development and commercialization strategy from a pricing, access, and HEOR perspective, and assisting the markets through product launch through their teams of (PASLs). He or she will also oversee US access strategy across brands and be responsible for the value propositions and PIE and FDAMA decks and training of FHEOR and AEs across the oncology portfolio. The leader will also oversee overall GPO, Advocacy, Community oncology market access strategies across products.

The position is cross functional in nature and is part of a highly matrixed organization. The VP, Global Business Unit Head Oncology, Head of Cardiovascular, Immunology and Head of Neurology will partner with senior leaders of Commercial, Medical, and Clinical Development, as well as the Heads of Access in the markets across the world to optimally and position BMS products for success in an increasingly challenging and evolving WW access landscape. He/She will chair the Oncology DEX meetings,  Commercialisation Strategy & Resource Endorsement (CSR-E) with the Senior Vice Presidents of Commercial and Medical. He/She will also Chair the Cross Functional Leadership Teams (CFLT) with the Senior Vice Presidents of Commercial, Medical, Regulatory and Clinical Development. He/she will be an important advisor of the  Commercial Development Operating Committee (CDOC) and Asset & Portfolio Oversight Committee (APOC) as permanent member.

The role will have relationships and interactions with stakeholders in field based functional market roles, up to senior worldwide management (CCO for governance decisions). A motivated, inclusive, and decisive disposition is essential for success.

It is critical that the successful candidate be highly informed on Global Access strategy, have a track record of making complex strategic decisions, and can communicate strategy effectively to senior leaders across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead and leverage high performing, highly experienced cross-functional teams through complex decisions to deliver results, and develop talent
• Understanding of the current and evolving global market access, pricing, and HEOR environment for Oncology products
• Solid understanding of competitors in the Oncology space; familiarity with top KOLs and their clinical beliefs in the core disease areas a plus
• Previous leadership experience in launch / commercialization required, with demonstrable results in achieving positive HTA results across WW markets
• Proven ability to translate scientific/clinical value into economic value
• Strong financial acumen, and ability to navigate corporate annual reports and finance documents
• Ability to efficiently craft and accurately articulate access strategy to senior, cross functional, stakeholders with potentially limited understanding of the access environment in a particular disease area
• Solid understanding of clinical trial design, health economic models and cost effectiveness, formal certification in HEOR a plus
• Minimum of 15 to 20 years experience with a strong track record in Market Access, Pricing or HEOR in a Global/WW or large country market. Prior in-market access experience is essential
• Demonstrated ability to establish unmet needs and drive value perception
• Knowledge of the product development and commercialization process
• Ability to travel to international congresses and BMS internal meetings
• Demonstration of all BMS Behaviors, including Accountability, Innovation, Passion & Speed
• Undergraduate degree required, an advanced degree (MBA and/or PhD) degree highly desired
• Demonstrated ability to lead and leverage high performing, highly experienced cross-functional teams through complex decisions to deliver results, and develop talent
• Understanding of the current and evolving global market access, pricing, and HEOR environment for Oncology products
• Solid understanding of competitors in the Oncology space; familiarity with top KOLs and their clinical beliefs in the core disease areas a plus
• Previous leadership experience in launch / commercialization required, with demonstrable results in achieving positive HTA results across WW markets
• Proven ability to translate scientific/clinical value into economic value
• Strong financial acumen, and ability to navigate corporate annual reports and finance documents
• Ability to efficiently craft and accurately articulate access strategy to senior, cross functional, stakeholders with potentially limited understanding of the access environment in a particular disease area
• Solid understanding of clinical trial design, health economic models and cost effectiveness, formal certification in HEOR a plus
• Minimum of 15 to 20 years experience with a strong track record in Market Access, Pricing or HEOR in a Global/WW or large country market. Prior in-market access experience is essential
• Demonstrated ability to establish unmet needs and drive value perception
• Knowledge of the product development and commercialization process
• Ability to travel to international congresses and BMS internal meetings
• Demonstration of all BMS Behaviors, including Accountability, Innovation, Passion & Speed
• Undergraduate degree required, an advanced degree (MBA and/or PhD) degree highly desired
• Proven experience leveraging and/or implementing, AI-driven insights and digital tools to enhance customer engagement strategies, optimize HCP/patient experience, and drive data-informed commercial decision-making.

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The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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