Executive Director, Strategy & Commercial Development, Neuroscience

Scorpion Therapeutics; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Retirement protection

Medical/dental/vision

Life/disability

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Executive Director to lead Neurodegeneration Strategy and Commercial Development in the United States. You will drive the integrated strategy for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s/DLB, and related conditions, coordinating discovery through Phase 3 and building Market Development to establish the portfolio’s presence.

You will spearhead global brand planning, align stakeholders across functions, and translate clinical evidence into compelling market strategies, while

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; life sciences degree or equivalent desirable.
• MBA/graduate degree highly preferred.
• US and Global experience preferred.
• Functional experience in Alzheimer’s and/or movement disorders preferred.
• Demonstrated scientific acumen; understanding of drug development processes and regulatory pathways.
• Commercial understanding (market dynamics, operational feasibility, market access, advocacy, regulatory/reimbursement).
• People leadership experience managing/developing direct reports.
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and build stakeholder alignment; strong financial acumen; experience mobilizing matrix teams; knowledge of AI resources to enhance productivity/quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead worldwide brand planning and long-range forecasting across the neurodegeneration pipeline (Discovery through Phase 2b/3).
• Own Neurodegeneration Market Development, including biomarker/diagnosis strategy, patient identification pathways, and market preparation for launch.
• Set neurodegeneration strategic direction; align day-to-day execution with franchise strategy.
• Assess competitive data/events and emerging trends; integrate implications into brand strategy and plans.
• Translate new clinical/scientific evidence into brand strategy to maximize appropriate patient usage.
• Partner with opinion leaders, advocacy groups, external agencies, and stakeholders to reinforce BMS’s commitment and build presence.
• Partner with WW Value, Access, and Pricing to optimize access and uptake at launch.
• Build understanding of local market dynamics (customer/competitive insights) to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop long-range strategic plan and guide products through key stage gates; represent products to Executive Management.

Skills

Leadership

Brand strategy

Market development

Forecasting

Stakeholder alignment

Regulatory/reimbursement

AI resources

Education

BA/BS

MBA

Life sciences degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Executive Director, Neurodegeneration Strategy and Commercial Development serves as the commercial leader accountable for maximizing the value of BMS’s expanding neurodegeneration portfolio (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s/DLB, and other neurodegenerative conditions). Owns integrated strategy execution, manages early- and mid-stage pipeline assets (Discovery through Phase 3), and leads Market Development to build BMS’s presence in these areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead worldwide brand planning and long-range forecasting across the neurodegeneration pipeline (Discovery through Phase 2b/3).
• Own Neurodegeneration Market Development, including biomarker/diagnosis strategy, patient identification pathways, and market preparation for launch.
• Set neurodegeneration strategic direction; align day-to-day execution with franchise strategy.
• Assess competitive data/events and emerging trends; integrate implications into brand strategy and plans.
• Translate new clinical/scientific evidence into brand strategy to maximize appropriate patient usage.
• Partner with opinion leaders, advocacy groups, external agencies, and stakeholders to reinforce BMS’s commitment and build presence.
• Partner with WW Value, Access, and Pricing to optimize access and uptake at launch.
• Build understanding of local market dynamics (customer/competitive insights) to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop long-range strategic plan and guide products through key stage gates; represent products to Executive Management.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BS required; life sciences degree or equivalent desirable. MBA/graduate degree highly preferred.
• 12+ years progressive industry experience across pipeline to launch/in-market.
• US and Global experience preferred.
• Functional experience in Alzheimer’s and/or movement disorders (Parkinson’s/DLB) preferred.
• Demonstrated scientific acumen; understanding of drug development processes and regulatory pathways.
• Commercial understanding (market dynamics, operational feasibility, market access, advocacy, regulatory/reimbursement).
• People leadership experience managing/developing direct reports.
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and build stakeholder alignment; strong financial acumen; experience mobilizing matrix teams; knowledge of AI resources to enhance productivity/quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plans (wellbeing support, retirement/financial protection, medical/dental/vision/life/disability).
• U.S.-based exempt employees: Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid company holidays.