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Executive Director, Global Labeling
- Bristol Myers Squibb (Princeton, NJ)
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The Executive Director, Global Labeling is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping and executing global regulatory labeling strategies to support company objectives and patient needs. This role leads a high-performing team of Labeling Strategists, ensuring timely, efficient, and compliant development and maintenance of labeling documents for US, EU, and international markets. The Executive Director oversees labeling management, labeling compliance, process optimization, and policy development, and serves as the global process owner for end-to-end labeling operations.
Key responsibilities:
+ Builds and leads a high-performing global labeling team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.
+ Recruits, develops, and retains top talent, ensuring the team has the right mix of skills and experience.
+ Establishes clear roles, responsibilities, and career development paths to support team growth and engagement.
+ Translates strategy into operational goals, priority and plans: Identifies necessary resources in order to ensure that Global Labeling is adequately staffed and trained to fulfill its function in providing consistent standards of support and in achieving superior execution of plans.
+ Influences internal and external stakeholders, including health authorities, to shape labeling outcomes.
+ Defines and establishes effective processes, SOPs, and work practices to drive consistency and efficiency, as appropriate.
+ Develops strong working relationships with the key stakeholders within Global Regulatory Sciences, within Drug Development, Medical, Global Product Development & Supply and BMS enterprise.
+ Acts as a credible, influential and respected spokesperson and Is externally focused and results driven; optimizes unit deliverables for speed to patient.
+ Proactively manages Labeling Book of Work and monitors progress against submission timelines, prioritizes resources to meet Company objectives.
+ Oversee continuous improvement of E2E Labeling Initiative to establish well-documented optimized sustainable E2E labeling process with clear ownership, simplified process steps and increased compliance.
+ Identifies trends in labeling-related regulatory authority compliance enforcement, policies and procedures; incorporates into regulatory decisions and strategy.
+ Strategic oversight of Labeling Management responsible for development, review and approval of artwork for US, EU and international packaging components and ensure launch readiness for BMS products.
+ Champions digital innovation, including e-labeling and structured content management.
+ Participates and drives Global Labeling Policy, partnering with Global Regulatory Policy, Identifies opportunities to influence regulatory policy and climate with respect to labeling content and electronic labeling
+ Keeps abreast of Regulatory changes, changes in authorities and requirements to enhance the effectiveness of the team and execution of regulatory deliverables
+ Accountable for the effective and efficient execution of the E2E Labeling process as well as ensure full compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements
+ Ensures audit readiness and compliance with global regulatory standards and internal policies.
(Disclaimer: The responsibilities listed above are only a summary and other responsibilities will be requirements as assigned)
Requirements:
+ PhD / Pharm D / MD or equivalent, with thorough understanding of scientific principles, regulatory and business issues with 15 years of Pharma / R&D experience with broad regulatory experience
+ Demonstrates strategic vision and the ability to set direction aligned with company objectives.
+ Exhibits strong executive presence and influence across program teams and organizational initiatives.
+ Authentically builds trusted relationships and collaborates across global, diverse, and multi-functional teams to drive business objectives.
+ Serves as a strong judge of talent with the ability to make tough talent decisions.
+ Possesses excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across functions and geographies.
+ Has experience in upskilling teams, promoting digital transformation, and embedding agile practices.
+ Assimilates and presents complex scientific and regulatory information concisely.
+ Understands regulatory implications of product strategy related to labeling development, assessment, and management.
+ Demonstrates strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
+ Commits to professional and ethical business practices.
+ Fosters a digital-first mindset and builds digital capabilities across teams.
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:
$259,530 - $314,490
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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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 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.
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/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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/
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**Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb
**Req Number:** R1595611
**Updated:** 2025-10-30 03:31:20.103 UTC
**Location:** Summit West-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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