Director, Regulatory Strategist, Global Regulatory Affairs

BristolMyers Squibb
Cambridge, MA

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.


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 .



Expected Areas of Competence

  • Develop and lead Global and US Regulatory activities for a Development Team (s), leveraging primarily external resources for operation activities, and internal resources for strategic and HA engagement.
  • Collaborate and influence internal BMS expertise and external regulatory resources to assure regulatory issues are addressed in development plans
  • Provide leadership to resolve critical regulatory project issues, bring the appropriate regulatory experts together as needed
  • Establish sound regulatory advice/position on key development issues, and communicate same to DTL and other team stakeholders
  • Develop registration strategy for a product, and translate that into operational deliverables for execution by external and specific internal resources
  • Develop alternative plans for achieving regulatory objectives with associated risks and mitigation strategies
  • Provide strategic regulatory input to key development documents and study reports, including Clinical protocols, clinical reports/summary documents, nonclinical reports/summary documents Nonclinical and clinical summary documents, Analysis Plans and DMC Charters
  • Provide strategic regulatory input on the target product profile, CCDS, and country-specific label
  • Create an asset specific Global and US HA interactions strategy, integrating regional/local objectives and strategies and lead effective interactions with HA globally, partner with regional / local liaisons to execute interactions
  • Formulate US regulatory strategy and filings
  • Formulate integrated global submission plan for simultaneous filings and take accountability for translating that into operational plans to be delivered by external vendors
  • Approval of regulatory documents
  • Ensure documents and regulatory dossier are compiled according to appropriate standard and guidelines

Behaviors

  • Translates broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans that can be effectively executed by external partners.
  • Sets challenging, but regulatory achievable objectives, comfortable taking risk in the regulatory setting
  • Generates alternative regulatory strategies and plans, and assesses benefits and risks.
  • Develops contingency plans and meets challenges necessary to execute business and action plans. Ensures these plans are feasible using external resources.
  • Creates a unified and seamless team using both internal and external resources to execute regulatory strategy
  • Communicates opinions, facts and thoughts with clarity, transparency and honesty
  • Seeks multiple perspectives and listens openly to others' points of views.
  • Enables and demonstrates the courage to speak up on issues and risks as well as on the good news.
  • Demonstrates ownership of results within (and beyond) area of responsibility.
  • Sets clear and high expectations and holds self and others accountable for decisions and results achieved.
  • Develops and applies unique ideas and new methods to achieve higher performance and excellence.
  • Works across organizational, functional and geographic boundaries to achieve company goals.
  • Creates an environment that encourages continuous improvement, innovation and appropriate risk taking.
  • Demonstrates resilience and perseverance.

Degree / Experience Requirements



  • Solid scientific background, Ph.D., M.D., PharmD, MS, or BS

  • Significant experience in regulatory affairs (e.g. > 4-7 years)

Qualifications

  • Proven success in delivering effective global regulatory strategies in coordination with clinical plans and marketing objectives leading to successful registration.
  • Excellent in communicating regulatory strategy, issues, and risks in written and verbal format
  • Experience leading cross functional matrix teams
  • Demonstrated ability to break down complex, scientific issue and communicating regulatory implications
  • Proven success in negotiating regulatory objectives with HA
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.



Compensation Overview:


Cambridge Crossing: $240,940 - $291,964
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $215,130 - $260,683


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.


Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit


Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
  • Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
  • Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:


Paid Time Off
  • US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
  • Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.


All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.



  • Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through scienceā„¢ , 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.



Supporting People with Disabilities


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.



Candidate Rights


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:



Data Protection


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


If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at [email protected] . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.


R1600351 : Director, Regulatory Strategist, Global Regulatory Affairs
Posted 2026-04-15

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