Director, Cell Therapy Competitive Intelligence

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leads all elements of the internal Competitive Intelligence (CI) model for BMS' Cell Therapy franchise, including engaging with stakeholders, managing intelligence networks, and coordinating communication of intelligence.
• Conducts analysis and research based on key intelligence questions from stakeholders, ensuring consistency and standards across BMS.
• Builds relationships and influences senior management to promote insight-enabled decision making.
• Identifies, synthesizes, and distills information into key insights across the cell therapy portfolio in partnership with cross-matrix business teams.
• Advances initiatives and applies successful pilots across Cell Therapy, ensuring consistency in strategic CI capabilities such as field intelligence synthesis and congress coverage.
• Translates insights into actionable recommendations for US and worldwide Commercial, Strategy, Medical, and other initiatives.
• Maintains forensics capability through extrapolation, triangulation, and internal expert validation.
• Executes projects within budget and timeline, making necessary tradeoffs.
• Ensures proper dissemination and access to competitive intelligence for strategic use.
• Responds to senior-level ad-hoc business questions with expert analysis and timely delivery.
• Assesses vendor capabilities and defines effective CI models to improve efficiencies and prioritization.
• Leads and mentors indirect reports, balancing portfolio priorities with individual development and coaching.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required; MBA, PharmD, or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including at least 5 years in competitive, market, or business intelligence.
• Experience in oncology, hematology, or cell therapy is preferred.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical drug development and commercialization pathways.
• Ability to think strategically, analyze data, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, creativity, and ability to work in complex, fast-changing environments.
• Experience managing teams, setting goals, and coaching or developing staff.
• Experience leading complex projects with resource and budget management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across diverse teams and geographies.
• Experience supporting business decision-making in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Effective vendor management and contract negotiation skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in oncology/hematology or cell therapy.

Qualifications

• Educational background with BA/BS required; MBA/PharmD/PhD preferred.
• At least 10 years of industry experience with 5+ years in intelligence functions.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive starting salary range from $197,800 to $239,700 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing support programs, financial resources, and 401(K).
• Disability, life insurance, and supplemental health benefits.
• Work-life balance programs such as paid holidays, vacation, volunteer days, and flexible hours.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.