Executive Director, Global Medical Operations

Role: Executive Director of Global MEG Operations, responsible for designing and leading a medical-specific operational model to support evidence generation across all therapeutic areas at Bristol Myers Squibb. Responsibilities include assessing and restructuring the organizational design, establishing governance frameworks, overseeing study lifecycle operations (feasibility, site activation, data collection, monitoring, closeout), and ensuring compliance with global regulations such as GCP and ICH. The role requires building a scalable, flexible model tailored for medical studies (interventional, observational, externally sponsored) that supports real-world evidence, medical education, and clinical practice insights. The leader will manage a team of approximately 50, partner with CROs and vendors, and serve as a senior strategic voice within the MEG leadership team, driving innovation and continuous improvement in study execution. Qualifications include a degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy or related, with 12+ years of industry experience, including 3-5 years in enterprise or executive roles, with demonstrated success in building operational models in complex global pharma or biotech settings. Deep knowledge of drug development, regulatory standards, and cross-portfolio management across multiple therapeutic areas is essential. The position reports to the SVP of MEG and involves strategic leadership, organizational design, and operational excellence to ensure high-quality, compliant medical evidence generation. The work setup is not explicitly specified, but the role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration and strategic oversight.