Vice President, Medical Head Asia Pacific

**Working with Us**
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

**Position**:Vice President, Medical Head Asia Pacific**

**Location**: BMS headquarters within an Asia Pacific Market
**Reports to**: Senior Vice President, Medical Head of International Markets

**Working with Us**
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

**Position Summary**

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is seeking an innovative and results-oriented leader to serve as the **Vice President, Medical Head Asia Pacific**. This key role will oversee all medical affairs activities in the Asia Pacific region, encompassing a dynamic and diverse set of markets with tremendous growth opportunities. The VP will be responsible for developing and executing a regionally tailored medical strategy that delivers exceptional outcomes for patients, advances BMS's scientific leadership, and drives business impact. This is a critical leadership opportunity for an experienced professional with deep knowledge of the Asia Pacific markets, a passion for patient-focused care, and the ability to inspire high-performing teams to achieve ambitious goals and develop great talents.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Regional Medical Leadership**
- Lead the development and execution of the medical affairs strategy across the Asia Pacific region, ensuring alignment with global objectives and local market dynamics.
- Tailor medical strategies to address the unique challenges and opportunities of Asia Pacific markets, including regulatory complexity, healthcare access variability, and cultural diversity.
- Oversee the medical support for product launches, life cycle management, and patient-focused initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and measurable outcomes.

**Team Development and Empowerment**
- Build and inspire a high-performing, inclusive, and culturally sensitive medical team across the Asia Pacific region.
- Invest in talent development by fostering opportunities for learning, growth, and leadership within the regional medical organization.
- Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration, enabling teams to excel in delivering impactful results for patients and customers.

**Scientific and Portfolio Impact**
- Drive thought leadership and scientific engagement, positioning BMS as a trusted partner to HCPs, regulatory bodies, and patient advocacy groups across the region.
- Ensure excellence in medical engagement, with a focus on awareness, perception, and adoption of BMS's therapies, particularly in high-priority therapeutic areas.
- Integrate digital tools and data-driven insights to elevate the quality and efficiency of medical activities and decision-making.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**
- Partner with Commercial, Market Access, R&D, and International Medical teams to align strategies, ensure launch excellence, and maximize the value of the portfolio.
- Serve as the regional medical leader, providing input into global and international strategies to ensure Asia Pacific's unique needs and perspectives are reflected.
- Work closely with regional leadership to address market-specific challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities, ensuring BMS achieves its ambition in the region.

**Operational Excellence and Outcomes**
- Drive operational excellence by optimizing resource allocation, budget management, and strategic prioritization to maximize efficiency and impact.
- Ensure a focus on measurable outcomes across all medical activities, creating systems to track and evaluate performance to drive continuous improvement.
- Identify and address barriers to patient access and engagement, tailoring solutions to local market needs while maintaining global alignment.

**Qualifications & Experience**

**Key Qualifications**
- ** Advanced degree** in medicine, science, or a related field (MD, PhD, or PharmD; MD preferred).
- ** 10+ years** of medical affairs (or combined development/medical/com