Executive Director – Research, Integrative Sciences, Neuroscience

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Communicate internal Neuroscience Research pipeline priorities and align external search, evaluation, and triage with BMS Research principles and Enterprise Neuroscience Therapeutic Area strategy .

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 Neuroscience Research and Drug Development, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and shape external collaborations. Proven track record in advancing therapeutic programs and aligning research priorities with strategic objectives.

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PhD In Neuroscience10+ Years In Drug DiscoveryExpertise In Neuroscience ResearchCollaboration Plan DevelopmentLeadership And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Neuroscience ResearchDrug DiscoveryCollaboration NegotiationIND Stage AdvancementEvaluation Of Academic CollaborationsBiotech PartnershipsPlatform TechnologiesDecision-Ready ProgramsFinancial And Legal ConsiderationsOperational Accountability

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingRelationship BuildingSetting Clear Expectations

Industry Keywords

CNS BiologyNeuropsychiatryNeuromuscular DiseasesTherapeutic Area StrategyCross-Functional StructuresResearch FinanceGovernance StructuresIACUCRegulatory AgenciesScientific Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate internal Neuroscience Research pipeline priorities and align external search, evaluation, and triage with BMS Research principles and Enterprise Neuroscience Therapeutic Area strategy
Lead the Neuroscience 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 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 activities with Research budgets
Contribute to blended external innovation strategy across corporate and academic collaborations
Shape opportunities into collaboration plans with scientific objectives, work plans, milestones, governance structures, 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 client and partner groups and leadership
Compose progress reports and decision documentation for senior management
Deliver presentations and briefings on scientific and organizational activities
Represent Neuroscience and BMS on internal research teams, Global Project Teams, and external partnership committees
Complete disclosures, publications, and manuscripts when required
Participate in Site Leadership teams and lead governance of site activities such as IACUC when appropriate
Serve as a Board Observer or in other governance roles for external neuroscience companies when appropriate
Model scientific leadership, collaborative behavior, and an enterprise mindset across Research and Integrative Sciences

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or equivalent advanced scientific training in neuroscience, CNS biology, or a related discipline relevant to nervous system diseases
10+ years of drug discovery and/or early development experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Deep, hands-on expertise in neuroscience research
Strong understanding of neurology, neuropsychiatry, neuromuscular, or specialty neurological disease biology
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 and negotiating them with external partners
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Track record of advancing therapeutic programs toward IND stage or beyond
Knowledge of scientific, translational, and operational requirements for decision-ready programs
Experience working across Research, Early Development, Business Development, Alliance Management, Legal, IP, Finance, Thematic Research Centers, and Therapeutic Area leadership, or equivalent cross-functional structures
Capability in building productive relationships, setting clear expectations, and keeping collaboration structures scientifically focused and operationally accountable
Understanding of financial, legal, contractual, and geographic considerations affecting external research collaborations, including non-U.S. partnerships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive cash
Stock opportunities
Wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays
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, or military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Remote arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis