Business Unit Director - Oncology and Hematology

BUD Oncology and Hematology At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Key Responsibilities: Strategy Set multi-year strategy for the franchise in India, and translate it into an annual operating plan Allocate resources across brands, customer segments, and channels to maximize growth Partner with Finance on forecasting, budgeting, and tracking financial performance Develop and implement pricing strategy in partnership with Commercial Operations and Finance Sales Exceed annual sales targets – by product and for the entire portfolio of products Identify and capture new sales opportunities Drive inclusion of all relevant products in public account formularies with Public Accounts team Closely partner with public accounts team to maximize the key account business Coach Sales leadership to drive field-force effectiveness, productivity, and customer engagement Marketing Develop structured brand plans, with clear customer segmentation and customized marketing Drive scientific dissemination via conferences, CMEs, ISPs, and other innovative omnichannel approaches Plan A&P budget and execute as per plan with rigorous tracking and appropriate spending Build strong rapport with KOLs / SLs, Hospitals, and key Public account stakeholders New Products Develop business cases for Oncology and Hematology pipeline products Work with Commercial Operations, Medical, and Regulatory team to plan for and launch new assets Work with Market Access and Public Accounts teams to drive formulary inclusion Lead launch excellence from pre-launch readiness through post-launch performance Business Operations Ensure robust Demand forecasting and Supply planning to deliver uninterrupted product supply Manage all Oncology and Hematology Distributors and Stockists Ensure Sales and Marketing compliance based on internal SOPs and UCPMP guidelines Ensure compliance with all relevant Government regulations e.g., TMR, GTE People Leadership Lead, coach and develop a team of 30+ colleagues and 6 direct reports Build succession depth and a diverse, high-performing talent pipeline Foster culture of collaboration, trust, and speed of execution Model BMS values and uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and compliance Role requirements Prior experience as a Business Unit Head for patented pharmaceutical products in India Prior experience in commercializing Oncology products in India (Sales and / or Marketing) Prior experience launching and commercializing patented pharmaceutical products Prior experience in directly or indirectly driving public account business Prior experience in directly leading teams Prior experience in working in Pharma MNCs in India (20+ years ideal) Ability to drive results in a matrixed organization Strong communicator and influencer Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn at a rapid pace Flexibility to travel for business as needed (e.g., 1-2 weeks per month) Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and mature business judgment Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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