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.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

The Senior/Executive Medical Director of Medical Affairs has responsibility for the medical strategy, evidence generation planning and execution of medical affairs activities at RayzeBio. Responsibilities may include support for regulatory authority interactions, internal and external educational initiatives, scientific communications and development of company-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials. This role works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams providing medical direction and high quality scientific and clinical knowledge to guide the strategy and execution of RayzeBio’s clinical development plan.

Job Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the development and implementation of medical affairs strategy for RayzeBio’s radiopharmaceutical pipeline, including scientific communications, publications, and collaborations with experts.

• Serve as the main source of medical input for investigator-initiated trials (IITs), conducting high-level medical discussions with key stakeholders when necessary.

• Lead the medical review of proposed IIT protocols and serve as key member of internal Scientific Review Committees when appropriate.

• Oversight of IITs using ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and ensure compliance with these external guidelines.

• Interact with clinical investigators and thought leaders and obtain valuable scientific input to support clinical development plan for nominated drug candidates.

• Execute and deploy development strategic plans, contingency plans, provide technical and strategic advice, and meet milestones and budgets.

• Provide medical input support to the review of requests for grants and sponsorships.

• Act as standing or ad-hoc member for various cross-functional teams providing scientific/medical perspectives where needed.

• Develop and support key clinical and medical affairs strategies in conjunction with commercial counterparts.

• Provide support for regulatory interactions, including preparation of briefing documents and attendance and presentation at health authority meetings.

• Willing to travel approximately 30% of the time.  Evening and weekend work will be involved.

Education and Experience:

• MD or equivalent with at least 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotech experience (8+ for Exec. Medical Director) in oncology medical affairs with global experience highly preferred. Radiopharmaceutical experience is preferred but not required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Patient-focused, with deep commitment to understanding needs and improving the lives of patients with cancers and a passion for developing novel therapeutics

• Motivated to work in a fast-paced, high accountability, small company environment. A "can do" and collegial professional who leads through influence and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated record of accomplishment in a compressed time frame; capable of prioritizing tasks and delivering on deadlines with high performance standards and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with multiple functions in a team environment.

• Intellectually curious with courage to challenge and seek new ways to improve work.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data and develop written reports and presentations

• Strong critical, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.

• Experience in all aspects of protocol conduct, including protocol writing, start-up, study execution, analysis and reporting.

• Experience in working closely with investigative sites, including principal investigators, sub- investigators, study coordinators and other site personnel involved in clinical trials. ‘

• Experience working with global investigators, sites and understanding of global regulations pertaining to medical activities.

• Skilled in clinical research and understand the process of pharmaceutical product development and approval.

• Able to function in a highly regulated environment and to adhere to all RayzeBio guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

• Solid understanding of GCP and ICH guidelines.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $297,878-$403,011 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

#RayzeBio

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.