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Area Business Manager jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with consistent demand in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer goods, and financial services, at levels from territory representative through senior regional leadership. Most openings concentrate in New York City, Long Island, and the Albany Capital Region, where employers like Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and PepsiCo maintain long-standing commercial operations. The most in-demand specialties are specialty pharma sales, B2B account management, and multi-site retail operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
Position Summary:
BMS is making a commitment to become a world leader in cellular therapy. Cellular therapy represents a significant advancement in the treatment of hematologic malignancies. BMS will leverage its unique capabilities, building from over 20 years of involvement in cell therapy and strategic collaborations.
The Area Business Manager for Cell Therapy is a First Line people manager responsible for leading the Cell Therapy account management team by defining and overseeing the execution of the site level CAR T account management strategy. This role is responsible for achieving commercial objectives for the launches in cell therapy through excellence in account planning, execution, and collaboration with all stakeholders to provide a seamless and differentiated patient experience. The Area Business Manager for cell therapy will also be responsible for developing and supporting access to all levels of customers within the CAR T site including corporate level representation. She/he will contribute to and execute the long-term strategic development plans of the district, within a complex and competitive market.
For this position, the company seeks a highly engaged team player with strong entrepreneurial skills who can establish our CAR T therapies to be highly successful in the cellular therapy marketplace.
Key Relationships:
Reports to: Senior Regional Director, U.S. Cell Therapy National Account Management
Direct reports: Cell Therapy Account Managers
The position is field based.
The position covers the following territories: Boston East; Boston West; Syracuse, NY; Rochester, NY; New Haven – Providence.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Positive role model with superior leadership qualities
- Recruit, hire, organize and align resources to deliver the business plan; design appropriate performance metrics and achieve accountability
- Develop Cell Therapy Account Managers; demonstrate the appropriate coaching and counseling to prepare individuals for future professional development
- Drive the revenue and referral strategy through motivation and activation across the organization enabling community oncology/hematology centers to refer appropriate patients to CAR T certified sites
- Evaluate staff deployment as well as districts and territory assignments; conduct annual and on-going performance reviews and competency assessments
- Monitor field activity to ensure balanced workloads; exercise control over resources, budgets and expenses; oversee business operations
- Consistently work with direct reports in the field and their assigned accounts
- Support the creation and execution of individual development plans for team members
- Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of cell therapy activities
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the development and execution of strategic account plans, which will include clear site level goals and tactics aligned with corporate and commercial business objectives
- Partner with the cross-functional team to develop and refine the launch strategy and oversee the execution of brand strategies, goals and referral tactics aligned with customer-facing efforts
- Provide guidance and remove obstacles for the Cell Therapy Account Managers as they implement and manage the individual account plans across the district
- Consult with Medical Affairs Liaisons (MSLs) and Launch Excellence Associate Directors (LEADs) to transition and utilize prior knowledge gathered from the CAR T account qualification process
- Contribute to the execution of a flawless order and supply process supporting excellent customer service
- Establish and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with cross-functional partners across the U.S. Commercial Hematology/Oncology organization
- Develop professional and trustworthy relationships with KOLs & key accounts
- Provide the cross-functional team with appropriate feedback and insights from interactions with healthcare professionals and key accounts
- Facilitate and provide timely feedback to Senior Regional Director, Cell Therapy and U.S. HEM Franchise Leadership Team regarding account business trends, changes in the therapeutic landscape, performance, industry issues and business opportunities and risks
Qualifications & Experience:
- 8+ years of sales experience, marketing, and/or commercial experience required with 5 years in Hematology or Oncology
- Sales and/or people management experience preferred
- Experience in hospital sales, academic and community setting preferred
- Buy and bill reimbursement experience preferred
- Key account management strategy – experience working in large, complex accounts, identifying influential stakeholders, and working with them to better serve patients
- Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with senior leadership and key cross functional partners across the internal organization in order to implement key account strategies
- High degree of technical expertise and business acumen
- Strong analytical, consulting, and business planning skills necessary to coach team to execute on key strategic imperatives
- Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment to support the team’s ability to manage change and balance multiple priorities
- Ability to coach and lead through ambiguity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an effective presentation style to connect with diverse groups of customers
- Thorough understanding of U.S. compliance guidelines
- Ability to work independently and travel as needed (up to 60%)
- Valid driver's license
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- As this position requires the operation of a Company-provided vehicle, offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate meeting the requirements of “Qualified Driver,” as determined by the Company in its sole discretion, including but not limited to the following: 1) at least 21 years of age; 2) a driver’s license in good standing issued by your state of residence; and, 3) a driving risk level deemed acceptable by the Company.
Critical Competencies for Success:
Leadership skills - Proven ability to build, lead and inspire high performance sales teams. Achieves organizational focus on key priorities, provides clear direction, delegates, actively communicates and coaches. Values diverse and opposing views. A people developer and team builder. Strong organizational and administrative skills. Possesses a sense of urgency.
Results orientation - A result oriented individual, with a participative, high-energy style, strong personal work ethic, intense focus on results and a bias toward action. Establishes clear expectations, objectives, and priorities. Sets aggressive but achievable goals and consistently delivers. Diligently monitors progress and proactively addresses variances. Highly decisive and action oriented.
Collaboration skills - A top class team player. Works effectively in a team-based organization, collaborates cross-functionally and builds alignment around goals and objectives. Shares, circulates information. Readily builds consensus and achieves agreement on key initiatives and priorities. Will be able to point to previous success maximizing the communication requirements and productivity of a fast-growing company.
Flexible & Entrepreneurial skills - To develop an organization under expected heavy growth and extended product portfolio the ideal candidate must be able to navigate in a complex internal structure/environment and commit to the targets and deliver despite unforeseen events by:
- Being able to think globally and act locally with sensitivity to cultural differences.
- Recognizing market opportunities for both new and current products, act accordingly and take risk when opportunities arise.
- Being a change agent in a rapidly transforming organization.
- Being open-minded to new ways and new ideas.
Other Personal Characteristics:
- Integrity - Possesses unquestioned integrity and strong business ethics. Demonstrates a firm commitment to the company’s beliefs, values and organizational goals. Committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. Has the reputation and record of achievement to establish trust and credibility with peers, subordinates, collaboration partners, and external constituents.
- Strategic capabilities - Able to devise a long-term vision, based on a thorough understanding of industry trends and opportunities. Manages an effective planning process. Demonstrates creativity and effectiveness in addressing major strategic challenges.
- Analytical and problems solving skills - Adept at using advanced analytical techniques, tools and financial models to assess issues. Able to rapidly identify issues, develop and effectively implement solutions. Demonstrates personal flexibility and adaptability to operate effectively in changing environments and fluid markets.
- Communication skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Effectively leads meetings. Strong presentation skills in both small and large group setting. Excellent listener; seeks broad input and feedback; frequent and effective follow-up.
- Highly intelligent - A focused thinker with superior analytical skills. A quick study in new situations. Strong planning and implementation skills.
Compensation Overview:
Field - United States - US: $197,030 - $238,754
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 our careers site.
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: The 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 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.
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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com. 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
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.
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 TAEnablement@bms.com. 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.
R1602366 : Area Business Manager, Cell Therapy - Northeast
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in area business manager jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
- Minimum three to five years of field sales or territory management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site accounts or a defined geographic territory
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage pipeline and reporting
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales data and forecasting regional performance
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned New York territory
Area Business Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a area business manager in New York?
Most area business manager roles in New York require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline, followed by several years in field sales or account management. New York does not issue a state license specific to this role, but positions in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals or financial services may require product-specific certifications or FINRA registration. Building experience with a named territory inside a large New York employer is the most common path to advancement.
How much do area business managers make in New York?
Area business managers in New York earn a median of about $130,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,340 for the lowest 10% to over $336,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire area business managers in New York?
Employers hiring area business managers in New York right now include Oxford Life Insurance, Celgene Corporation, and GDI Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, consumer packaged goods firms, and financial services companies means openings appear year-round across industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which New York cities have the most area business manager jobs?
Holbrook, Syracuse, and Brooklyn have the most area business manager openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its density of corporate headquarters and regional offices across pharma, finance, and consumer goods, while Long Island and the Buffalo corridor generate openings tied to healthcare systems and manufacturing distribution networks operating in those areas.
Are there remote area business manager jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're limited, because the role is inherently territory-based and requires in-person client and account visits. About 10% of area business manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most of those positions covering administrative, reporting, or strategic planning duties rather than the core field responsibilities.
How can I get hired as a area business manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a sales development representative or territory sales associate role at a large New York employer in pharma or consumer goods, where rotational training programs are common. Companies like Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson run structured commercial associate programs at their New York operations that give candidates without direct management experience a defined track. A relevant degree, a FINRA license for financial roles, or demonstrated quota attainment in any field sales role strengthens your application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to area business manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to area business manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Long Island, Albany, and other markets in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and territory preference and apply directly to each one.
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