Vice President, Global Program Lead, Franchise Lead – Neurology

Bristol Myers Squibb

Global Program Leader for Neurology portfolio maximizing its value through strategic execution and leading cross-functional teams. Delivering innovative solutions from research to commercialization.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timePrinceton • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $341,360 - $413,648 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Global Program Leader (GPL) and Franchise Lead is accountable for maximizing the value of the Neurology portfolio by shaping the end-to-end disease strategy.
Develops Disease Area Portfolio Strategy, sets the end-to-end disease strategy in partnership with drug development functions and other functions (including research, commercialization, PDS, and enterprise strategy).
Accelerate the portfolio and reduce development timelines for most promising new assets while optimizing the revenue and reach of currently marketed products.
Lead all R&D business development activities for the Neurology portfolio, managing disease portfolio budget, making tradeoff decisions with enterprise mindset.
Drives execution of portfolio strategy through leadership of Disease Area Global Program Leads.
Oversees orchestration of design and execution of globally integrated program strategies, timelines, and budgets from candidate nomination to successful launch, commercialization, and lifecycle management within Neurology.
Clearly communicates program risks, implications of changes in the competitive landscape, and progress toward key milestones.
Provides strategic and technical leadership to build a world-class drug development team while enabling the balance between scientific excellence and operational effectiveness.
Serves as Global Program Lead (GPL) for one or more programs and acts as the single point of accountability for leading the Global Program Team (GPT) through the design and execution of a global integrated program strategy.
Engages senior leaders and functional area stakeholders to ensure alignment of program strategy and operational plans under the remit.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, PhD, DVM, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree of relevance
10+ years of experience in the drug development process and leadership experience in academic or industry settings, including education where applicable
Expertise in the drug development process, especially late development space, relevant regulatory expectations, and overall drug development principles
Proven leadership capability building high-performing teams, managing large organizations and matrix teams with a successful track record of leading through influence and working across global organizational matrices
Deep understanding of basic biology, pharmaceutical optimization, translational medicine, and clinical pharmacology, including exposure-response relationships and dose selection in early development
Working knowledge of all functional areas of exploratory development (e.g., chemistry/biochemistry, CMC), late development, and commercial
Ability to create a clear purpose, global vision, strategies, and key priorities for competing successfully in the evolving pharmaceutical and healthcare industry
Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team to execute Development Plans which have a global perspective and focus on product differentiation, including opportunities for data-driven acceleration
Demonstrated ability to assess complex but relatively sparse data sets objectively, make informed decisions and take action in the face of uncertainty
Demonstrated ability to successfully present complex programs to senior leaders and influence decision making
Demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively communicate, collaborate and work across functional boundaries
Strong business and financial acumen to ensure portfolio strategies and investment decisions help accelerate company goal.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. *Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Drug Development PrinciplesClinical PharmacologyTranslational MedicinePharmaceutical OptimizationExploratory Development KnowledgeData-Driven Decision MakingProgram Strategy ExecutionBudget ManagementRisk CommunicationLifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Influential LeadershipEffective CommunicationCollaboration Across FunctionsStrategic Vision CreationTeam Building

Certifications

MDPhDDVMPharmD