Executive Director, Research – Integrative Sciences, Immunology

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Lead immunology external innovation within Integrative Sciences .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in immunology and immune-mediated diseases, with a strong ability to lead external innovation strategies and collaborations. Proven experience in drug discovery, collaboration planning, and cross-functional team leadership within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

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PhD In Immunology10+ Years Drug Discovery ExperienceExpertise In Immune-Mediated Disease BiologyCollaboration Plan DevelopmentLeadership And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

ImmunologyDrug DiscoveryCollaboration PlanningEvaluation Of External OpportunitiesNegotiation Of Collaboration PlansScientific LeadershipProject ManagementRegulatory KnowledgeBudget ManagementDue Diligence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryIND StageAcademic CollaborationsBiotech PartnershipsResearch FinanceGovernance StructuresThematic Research CentersAlliance ManagementContract Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead immunology external innovation within Integrative Sciences
Identify, evaluate, and advance external scientific opportunities, collaborations, and assets in immune-mediated diseases
Communicate internal Immunology Research pipeline priorities and align external search, evaluation, and triage activities with BMS strategies
Lead the Immunology triage process for external opportunities
Identify academic collaborations, biotech partnerships, platform technologies, and pre-IND or IND-stage assets
Form and lead cross-functional diligence teams
Provide expert scientific opinion 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 structures, decision points, and success measures
Advise on collaboration structures and contract development as scientific lead with Business Development, Legal, and IP
Serve on joint governance committees and oversight bodies
Represent Integrative Sciences to BMS organizations, regulatory agencies, investors, partners, and the scientific community
Communicate external research activities and progress to internal client and partner groups and leadership
Compose progress reports and decision documentation for senior management
Deliver presentations and briefings on scientific and organizational activities
Model scientific leadership, collaborative behavior, and an enterprise mindset
Participate in Site Leadership teams and serve as a Board Observer or in other governance roles where appropriate
Travel approximately 30%, domestic and international
Report to the U.S. Head of Integrative Sciences

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or equivalent advanced scientific training in immunology, inflammation biology, or a related discipline relevant to immune-mediated diseases
10+ years of drug discovery and/or early development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Deep, hands-on expertise in immunology
Strong understanding of immune-mediated disease biology across rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, or related indications
Ability to assess external opportunities against BMS Research priorities
Demonstrated ability to evaluate 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
Preferred: track record of advancing therapeutic programs toward IND stage or beyond
Preferred: experience working across Research, Early Development, Business Development, Alliance Management, Legal, IP, Finance, Thematic Research Centers, and Therapeutic Area leadership
Preferred: capability in building productive relationships and maintaining scientifically focused, operationally accountable collaborations
Preferred: understanding of financial, legal, contractual, and geographic considerations affecting external research collaborations, including non-U.S. partnerships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays annually
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays for eligible employees
Paid sick leave
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Additional discretionary incentive cash
Stock opportunities
Flexible/remote work arrangements considered case-by-case