The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Integrative Sciences with a focus on cardiovascular external innovation. This senior leadership role is pivotal in identifying, evaluating, and advancing high-value scientific opportunities and collaborations in the field of cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases. The successful candidate will be responsible for aligning external search and triage activities with the company's research principles and therapeutic area strategy, leading the triage process, and ensuring that external innovation strengthens the company's pipeline. Key responsibilities include communication of internal research priorities, leading cross-functional diligence teams, and shaping collaboration plans with external partners. The role demands a PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline, at least 10 years of experience in drug discovery or early development, and a strong background in cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease biology. Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company should possess a deep understanding of the interaction between cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases and the ability to assess external opportunities in this context. The role requires excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to represent the company's external innovation mission to a wide range of stakeholders. A proven track record in advancing therapeutic programs and experience in working across various functions to support opportunity triage and execution are highly valued. The ideal candidate will have a strong capability in building and maintaining productive relationships, and a solid understanding of the financial, legal, and contractual aspects of external research collaborations. The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages candidates with the required skills and capabilities to apply, even if their experience does not perfectly match the role.

Hiring Company

Bristol-Myers Squibb