Executive Director, Immunology External Innovation

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 264,000 - 319,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Executive Director for Integrative Sciences to identify and advance high-value external immunology opportunities, partnering with Business Development, Legal, and IP. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional governance, and strategic collaboration across rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and related areas.

The candidate will drive triage, design actionable collaboration plans, and represent the function to internal teams and external partners,

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent advanced scientific training in immunology or related discipline.
• 10+ years of drug discovery/early development in pharma/biotech, with immunology focus.
• Strong understanding of immune-mediated disease biology across indications.
• Experience shaping external collaboration plans and negotiating with partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead immunology external opportunity triage within Integrative Sciences.
• Form and lead cross-functional diligence teams for evaluation of collaboration opportunities.
• Advise on collaboration structures, objectives, milestones and governance.
• Represent Immunology external innovation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate progress and deliver briefings to senior management.

Skills

Immunology expertise

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

External collaboration

Education

PhD in immunology or related

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Executive Director for Integrative Sciences to identify and advance high-value external immunology opportunities, partnering with Business Development, Legal, and IP. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional governance, and strategic collaboration across rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and related areas.

The candidate will drive triage, design actionable collaboration plans, and represent the function to internal teams and external partners,