Executive Director, Global Medical Oncology, Pumitamig Medical Product Lead; MPL

Role Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an innovative, results-oriented leader to serve as the Pumitamig Medical Product Lead, Global Medical Oncology. This critical role leads the Global Medical vertical for Pumitamig, a single-asset, mission-focused team designed to accelerate clinical evidence generation, recruitment, education, and external advocacy for international markets in one of the most competitive therapeutic areas in BMS history. The MPL will drive a unified strategy, high-velocity execution, and end-to-end ownership across all Global Oncology, ensuring best-in-class medical engagement for Pumitamig in this critical pre-launch phase.

The role will report to the VP, Global DAH.

• Develop and execute a unified strategy for Pumitamig, ensuring speed, clarity, and relentless focus on program goals — in full alignment with the global and US strategy.
• Lead and manage the dedicated medical Pumitamig teams at Global and US level, eliminating fragmentation and aligning messaging, evidence, and education across the enterprise.
• Drive rapid decision-making and execution, removing delays inherent in traditional matrix models.
• Ensure direct accountability at international, regional, and field levels, enabling real-time progress tracking and immediate intervention.
• Optimize trial execution and site engagement across diverse markets in close collaboration with RCO and the International Pumitamig Lead.
• Monitor competitor activities and proactively adapt strategies to maintain leadership.
• Oversee resource allocation, budget management, and strategic prioritization to maximize efficiency and impact.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools for continuous improvement.
• Support building and empower a high-performing, dedicated team of regional Pumitamig leads and dedicated MSLs, fostering deep scientific advocacy and accelerating site activation, recruitment, and medical education.
• Shape external perception and scientific leadership, leveraging early signal detection and rapid course correction.
• Partner with the Global Medical, Development, Commercial, Market Access, and Patient Advocacy teams to ensure pre-launch excellence and maximize portfolio value.
• Represent Pumitamig in key stakeholder and partnership meetings, driving cross-functional alignment and enterprise initiatives.

• Advanced degree in medicine, science, or related field (MD, PhD, Pharm
  
  D; MD preferred).
• 15+ years of medical affairs, development, or commercial experience, with a strong track record in international markets.
• Pharmaceutical experience in solid tumors is required (e.g., thoracic, breast, and GI cancers).
• Proven expertise in leading large, geographically distributed teams and driving high performance in competitive environments.
• Deep understanding of regulatory, healthcare, and cultural diversity across international markets.
• Demonstrated ability to execute strategies that deliver measurable business and patient outcomes.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across boundaries (R&D, disease management, marketing, external development) and build strong external relationships.
• Outstanding project management capabilities and experience in change management, leading teams through market or organizational transformation.
• Ability to provide a strong voice to the global team and to communicate and influence decisions with senior leadership and matrix teams.