Director Strategy and Operations, Oncology Commercial Strategy

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Lead development of global commercial strategies for key oncology brands and assets in collaboration with Worldwide Brand Teams, Medical, Market Access, and regional partners.

• Support long-range planning, portfolio strategy, and lifecycle management across solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.

• Provide strategic insights on competitive landscape, market evolution, and innovation trends (e.g., IO, CELMoDs, bispecifics).

• Operational Excellence:

• Drive launch readiness and execution for new oncology indications and assets, ensuring alignment across global and regional teams.

• Develop and manage commercial performance frameworks, including KPIs, dashboards, and business reviews.

• Optimize commercial processes and governance to enhance agility and decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Finance, Medical, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to ensure integrated planning and execution.

• Facilitate strategic forums and governance processes to align stakeholders and drive accountability.

• Act as a key interface between US Commercial and Global Oncology teams to ensure strategic consistency and local relevance.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead a team of strategy and operations professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Mentor and develop talent, promoting cross-functional exposure and strategic thinking.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in commercial strategy, operations, or consulting within the biopharma industry, with a strong focus on oncology.

• Proven success in leading global strategic initiatives and product launches in oncology.

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Demonstrated agility to navigate and find solution in complex markets

• Experience of change management leading teams through organizational transformation

• Ability to provide a strong voice to the team and success in effectively communicating and influencing decisions with senior management and matrix team.

• Ability to “flex” across different types of cultures, work, complexities, business situations and matrix partners.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively collaborate and work across boundaries (e.g. R&D, disease mgt., marketing, external development) and building strong external relationships.

Preferred Attributes:

• Deep understanding of oncology market dynamics, including immuno-oncology, hematology, and precision medicine.

• Familiarity with BMS’s oncology portfolio and pipeline is a plus.

• Experience with digital strategy, omnichannel engagement, and data-driven decision-making.

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.

Compensation Overview:

Princeton - NJ - US: $190,060 - $230,308

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 el