Senior Director, Global Regulatory Lead – Neuroscience

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Serve as a key member of the GRSP Extended Leadership Team .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $226,750 - $313,460 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in drug development and commercialization processes. Possesses strong strategic and operational capabilities to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Regulatory Affairs ExpertiseDrug Development KnowledgeGlobal Regulatory StrategyNeurology Drug Development ExperienceCross-Cultural Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Strategy DevelopmentHealth Authority SubmissionsDrug Research and DevelopmentCMC KnowledgePharmtox ExpertiseBiopharmaceutics UnderstandingClinical DevelopmentPromotional ReviewOperational PlanningRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Inter-Dependent Partnering SkillsInfluencing OutcomesOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

MDPhDPharmD

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryNeuroscience Therapeutic AreaNeuromuscular DiseasesNeuropsychiatryGlobal ExperienceU.S. Regulatory ExperienceEU Regulatory BackgroundEmerging RegulationsHealth AuthoritiesCross-Cultural Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key member of the GRSP Extended Leadership Team
Ensure development, implementation, and alignment of regulatory strategies across projects and the Neuroscience therapeutic area
Act as regulatory representative on company-wide projects and initiatives
Support due diligence and business development assessments
Work with regional regulatory staff as Global Regulatory Lead and U.S. Regional Regulatory Lead on assigned development assets and marketed products
Develop global therapeutic regulatory strategies and operational plans
Review and provide counsel on product development plans
Assemble global regulatory plans for identified projects and products
Provide strategic and operational advice to development and commercialization teams
Serve as the primary global point person for assigned projects
Evaluate emerging regulations and changes in the regulatory landscape
Serve as the primary interface with health authorities
Identify issues affecting BMS, regulatory affairs, or projects and develop strategies to address them
Work with regulatory product managers and regulatory operations on preparation, production, and submission of health authority documents
Coordinate with regional international staff on health authority submissions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline
MD, PhD or PharmD preferred
Experience in neurology, neuromuscular diseases or neuropsychiatry drug development strongly preferred
8-12 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
6-8 years in regulatory affairs
Global experience strongly preferred, with command of U.S. experience and EU background desired
Thorough knowledge of the drug research, development, and commercialization process
Demonstrated expertise in one or more key areas: Drug Development, CMC, Pharmtox, Biopharmaceutics, Clinical, or Promotional
Inter-dependent partnering skills and ability to influence outcomes
Experience with non-domestic organizations and cross-cultural environments
Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
Ability to innovate, analyze and solve critical/complex business problems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit plans including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays each year
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
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day