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Head of Medical Capabilities

Bristol Myers Squibb
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2026
💰 $316,404/yr($241,768/yr$316,404/yr)

About the role

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals

Position Overview:

The Head of Medical Capabilities will help the medical team to prepare for the successful launch of RayzeBio’s Radiopharmaceuticals. This senior team member will build and execute strategy and tactical plans in a cross-functional, dynamic, and innovative environment. The role will actively shape the future of RayzeBio’s medical affairs organization, collaborating to develop foundational infrastructure and drive medical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor and guide SMEs within the medical capabilities and operations team, that may include
    • Medical evidence generation operations (ISRs, Expanded Access Programs)  
    • Medical publications and communications (medical information, promotional review)
    • Congress planning and execution
    • Medical education and sponsorships
    • Core medical operations (budget, contracts, systems, SOPs)
  • Define and execute a medical capabilities strategy across medical functions. This may include leveraging AI and digital platforms to:
    • Modernize medical information (Med Info) planning and delivery
    • Conduct Promotional review
    • Optimize congress planning and execution
    • Enhance medical content, communications, and publications workflows
    • Improve operational efficiency, compliance oversight, and data quality across medical affairs
  • Liaise strategically with BMS and other external partners to identify capability-building opportunities, share best practices, and unlock synergies in medical capabilities and operations.
  • Act as a senior medical affairs leader and capabilities subject matter expert, including monitoring emerging trends in medical innovation, compliance, and excellence; proactively apply learnings to elevate team performance.
  • Serve as the enterprise lead for medical AI and innovation, partnering cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Legal & Compliance, IT, and external collaborators to design, pilot, and operationalize advanced digital and AI-enabled solutions.

Required Qualifications:

  • Advanced scientific degree (Masters, PhD, MD) or related discipline.
  • 15+ years’ experience in medical roles, including team leadership within some medical functions; oncology product launch experience preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of industry compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven track record of accountability, operational excellence, and successful execution.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functionally.
  • Skilled in strategic planning, annual planning, and budgeting.
  • Location in San Diego, CA or Princeton, NJ  preferred; remote considered with travel to corporate office. Additional travel up to 25% as needed.

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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: $241,768 - $292,966 San Diego - RayzeBio - CA: $2

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