Field Medical Director, Cell Therapy

Role Summary

Field Medical Director, Cell Therapy is a senior medical affairs leadership role representing US Medical Affairs as a therapeutic area expert (PAN-CAR T) to provide clinical and scientific leadership and support for approved CAR T products and compounds in development. The role includes site-level strategy, nonconforming product handling, and cross-functional collaboration to advance cell therapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Primary medical director point of contact for the field medical team (MSL) and CAR T sites within the designated region.
• Primary medical point of contact for sites of care regarding non-conforming product, special treatment scenarios, and out-of-spec conditions.
• Ensure positive first CAR T clinical experiences at individual sites.
• Educate sites of care on non-conforming communication processes and maintain optimal communication with sites.
• Collaborate on Medical Affairs cross-functional groups focusing on manufacturing success and TAT improvements.
• Evaluate, design, and develop long- and short-term strategies (1‚Äì5 years) to enhance Cell Therapy Medical Affairs impact related to non-conforming product.
• Monitor insights to inform stakeholders and develop action plans as needed.
• Provide high-quality clinical input and review for CAR T strategy plans, abstracts, posters, slides, manuscripts, educational materials, and related meeting objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, including academic institutions, industry leaders, hospital networks, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to influence process changes.
• Collaborate with internal disease leads to align on strategic medical initiatives related to manufacturing improvements.
• Serve as a liaison to facilitate collaboration and information sharing with external stakeholders.
• Act as point of escalation for non-conforming CAR T products and special treatment scenarios (including off-label requests, re-treatment, and infectious disease scenarios).
• Identify site pain points with clinical relevance.
• Partner with Medical Affairs launch leads to define and execute CAR T strategies and tactics using appropriate resources.
• Support CAR T medical affairs studies (e.g., registries, protocols).
• Provide therapy-area medical and scientific expertise to clinical study teams and key stakeholders.
• Represent US Medical Affairs as a therapeutic expert at advisory boards and steering committees; represent BMS at professional meetings.
• Cultivate collaborations with investigators, academic partners, and KOLs.

Qualifications

• Required: MD, DO, or MD/PhD, board-certified in Hematology/Oncology.
• 3‚Äì5 years of academic/industry experience preferred, with expertise in cellular therapy and/or hematological malignancies considered a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience translating medical/clinical information into medical affairs strategies.
• Proficiency in critical data review and interpretation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentations to large groups and leadership, and facilitation of discussions with thought leaders and hospital organizations.
• Strategic thinking with ability to assess company goals and develop actionable recommendations; proven ability to manage complex stakeholder interactions.
• Cross-functional experience and ability to build and maintain relationships across medical/clinical development roles; effective communication with senior leadership.
• Analytical skills related to product launches; ability to innovate and solve problems.
• Project management experience with ability to develop and execute action plans.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and engage across levels; strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Customer-focused orientation and credibility with customers; familiarity with data sources and tools for solid planning.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate problem-solving skills; strong public communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Education

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD with board certification in Hematology/Oncology.

Additional Requirements

• This position may require up to 20% travel to attend meetings, conferences, and events.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.