Executive Director, Research – Integrative Sciences, Cardiovascular

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Communicate internal Cardiovascular Research pipeline priorities and align external search, evaluation, and triage activities with BMS Research and Enterprise Cardiovascular Therapeutic Area strategies .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $263,500 - $319,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in cardiovascular biology and drug development, with a proven track record in advancing therapeutic programs and shaping collaboration strategies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for managing cross-functional teams and external partnerships.

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PhD In Cardiovascular Biology10+ Years In Drug DiscoveryExpertise In Cardiometabolic DiseaseCollaboration Plan DevelopmentCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Drug DiscoveryCollaboration EvaluationIND Stage AdvancementScientific Objective ShapingNegotiation SkillsResearch Budget ManagementGovernance Structure DevelopmentExternal Innovation Strategy DesignScientific LeadershipProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingOperational AccountabilityLeadership

Industry Keywords

Cardiovascular ResearchBiotechnology PartnershipsAcademic CollaborationsRegulatory AgenciesBusiness DevelopmentAlliance ManagementFinancial ConsiderationsContractual ConsiderationsGeographic ConsiderationsTherapeutic Area Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate internal Cardiovascular Research pipeline priorities and align external search, evaluation, and triage activities with BMS Research and Enterprise Cardiovascular Therapeutic Area strategies
Lead the Cardiovascular triage process within Integrative Sciences
Identify, evaluate, and advance academic collaborations, biotech partnerships, platform technologies, and pre-IND or IND-stage assets
Form and lead cross-functional diligence teams and provide scientific expertise during Business Development reviews and due diligence
Partner with Search & Evaluation and Business Development transaction leads to advance prioritized opportunities
Work with Research Finance to align, capture, and approve activities within Research budgets
Design and execute blended corporate and academic external innovation strategies
Shape opportunities into collaboration plans with objectives, work plans, milestones, governance, decision points, and success measures
Advise on collaboration structures and contract development with Business Development, Legal, and IP
Serve on joint governance committees and oversight bodies with academic and industry partners
Represent Integrative Sciences to BMS organizations, regulatory agencies, investors, partners, and the scientific community
Communicate external research activities and progress to internal clients, partners, and leadership
Compose progress reports and decision documentation for senior management
Deliver presentations and briefings on scientific and organizational activities
Model scientific leadership, collaboration, and an enterprise mindset across Research and Integrative Sciences
Participate in Site Leadership teams and potentially serve as a Board Observer or in other governance roles for external cardiovascular companies

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or equivalent advanced scientific training in cardiovascular biology, cardiometabolic disease, or a related discipline relevant to cardiovascular medicine
10+ years of drug discovery and/or early development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Deep, hands-on expertise in cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease
Strong understanding of cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease biology, including the interaction between the two
Ability to assess external opportunities against BMS Research priorities
Experience evaluating academic collaborations, biotech partnerships, platform technologies, and pre-IND or IND-stage assets
Experience shaping external collaboration plans, including scientific objectives, work plans, milestones, governance structures, decision points, and success measures
Experience negotiating collaboration plans with external partners
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Track record of advancing therapeutic programs toward IND stage or beyond
Experience working cross-functionally across Research, Early Development, Business Development, Alliance Management, Legal, IP, Finance, Thematic Research Centers, and Therapeutic Area leadership, or equivalent structures
Strong capability in building productive relationships and maintaining scientifically focused, operationally accountable collaborations
Understanding of financial, legal, contractual, and geographic considerations affecting external research collaborations, including non-U.S. partnerships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional discretionary incentive cash
Stock opportunities
Wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires in specified employee categories
3 optional holidays for eligible non-exempt, RayzeBio, and Puerto Rico employees
Paid sick leave, depending on eligibility
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support