Bristol Myers Squibb · 2 days ago
Senior Vice President, Global Development Operations
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$528K/yr - $640K/yr
20+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. The Senior Vice President of Global Development Operations will lead an integrated global clinical operations function, ensuring the acceleration and delivery of clinical trials across the company's product portfolio while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Member of the Drug Development Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer
Anticipates & drives strategic evolution of GDO function and provides strong leadership and vision for the function and in the execution of clinical trials
Manages, builds and leads global development operations function to execute and achieve functional responsibilities and program goals in compliance with GCP, ICH and other global regulatory requirements
Provides comprehensive strategic leadership for 2,100+ multi-site organization across 40+ countries; including Regional Clinical Operations, Global Trial Management, Global Data Management and Trial Delivery Support
Optimizes clinical trial costs, CRO contracts as part of continued strategic value capture
Accountable to deliver innovative digital solutions to optimize and accelerate the clinical trial process
Collaborates with development heads to establish clear strategy & objectives for clinical trials and programs including estimation and articulation of risks/benefits
Delivers on BMS Diversity Commitments by increasing patient voice and diversity in BMS-conducted clinical trials
Maintains full GCP compliance and ensures the highest ethical standards of clinical trial and business conduct
Ensures that all operations comply with local HR, health, safety, environmental/risk management legislation and GCP as well as with corporate compliance policies
Identifies and grows the next generation of GDO and DD leaders in partnership with the rest of the DD Leadership Team
Influences beyond area of responsibilities to drive innovation agenda by partnering with all relevant stakeholder groups incl. Research, GPS, Commercialization and supporting functions
Maintains global leadership and external reputation that attracts outstanding staff and commands respect of investigators to provide competitive superiority for BMS
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science or Business, Advanced degree strongly preferred
Significant experience (20+years) of drug development or related experience managing clinical and CMC development under a variety of contexts; multiple clinical trials and operations required (ideally with pharma co and /or CRO)
A demonstrated track record of success leading, engaging, managing, and developing a large global multi-site, multi-cultural organization
Leadership experience of a large-scale enterprise transformation at global level, with a significant R&D component as a key driver (renewal of portfolio, development cycle. M&A activity)
Ability to develop strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders and outside of BMS (functional and project leaders, peers and employees at all levels, vendors, Pharma industry community)
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic direction for GDO in support of R&D strategy
Strong scientific competency and credibility
Excellent leadership capabilities able to engage and inspire a fast-moving organization
Managing cross-geographic and complex organizations, processes, technology and talent
Experience driving transformation across organizational changes, digital uplift and accelerating ways of working
Experience having developed next generation leaders in previous assignments
Benefits
Health Coverage Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.32BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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