Executive Director, Strategy & Commercial Development, Neuroscience

Position Summary

The Executive Director, Neurodegeneration Strategy and Commercial Development serves as the commercial leader accountable for maximizing the value of BMS’s expanding neurodegeneration portfolio (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s/DLB, and other neurodegenerative conditions). Owns integrated strategy execution, manages early- and mid-stage pipeline assets (Discovery through Phase 3), and leads Market Development to build BMS’s presence in these areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead worldwide brand planning and long-range forecasting across the neurodegeneration pipeline (Discovery through Phase 2b/3).
• Own Neurodegeneration Market Development, including biomarker/diagnosis strategy, patient identification pathways, and market preparation for launch.
• Set neurodegeneration strategic direction; align day-to-day execution with franchise strategy.
• Assess competitive data/events and emerging trends; integrate implications into brand strategy and plans.
• Translate new clinical/scientific evidence into brand strategy to maximize appropriate patient usage.
• Partner with opinion leaders, advocacy groups, external agencies, and stakeholders to reinforce BMS’s commitment and build presence.
• Partner with WW Value, Access, and Pricing to optimize access and uptake at launch.
• Build understanding of local market dynamics (customer/competitive insights) to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop long-range strategic plan and guide products through key stage gates; represent products to Executive Management.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BS required; life sciences degree or equivalent desirable. MBA/graduate degree highly preferred.
• 12+ years progressive industry experience across pipeline to launch/in-market.
• US and Global experience preferred.
• Functional experience in Alzheimer’s and/or movement disorders (Parkinson’s/DLB) preferred.
• Demonstrated scientific acumen; understanding of drug development processes and regulatory pathways.
• Commercial understanding (market dynamics, operational feasibility, market access, advocacy, regulatory/reimbursement).
• People leadership experience managing/developing direct reports.
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and build stakeholder alignment; strong financial acumen; experience mobilizing matrix teams; knowledge of AI resources to enhance productivity/quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plans (wellbeing support, retirement/financial protection, medical/dental/vision/life/disability).
• U.S.-based exempt employees: Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid company holidays.