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Aug 2, 2025, 12:10

Cristian Massacesi Joins Bristol Myers Squibb as Executive Vice President

Cristian Massacesi, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development at Bristol Myers Squibb, shared Bristol Myers Squib’s post on LinkedIn:

“I’m honored to join Bristol Myers Squibb today as Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development.

From my earliest days as a medical oncologist, I’ve been driven by a mission to bring new hope to patients facing the toughest diagnoses. Over the years, that mission has deepened, fueling my passion for advancing science, building strong teams, and taking bold steps to accelerate innovation.

At BMS, I’m excited to work alongside dedicated colleagues who share that purpose – to design, develop and deliver transformative medicines for patients around the world.

Together, we have an opportunity to shape the future of medicine, and I look forward to what we’ll accomplish.”

Quoting Bristol Myers Squibb’s post:

“We’re pleased to announce Cristian Massacesi, has joined Bristol Myers Squibb as Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development. In this role, Cristian will lead our early-stage and late-stage product development across all therapeutic areas.

“I am on a mission to discover new medicines – unlocking innovative approaches to researching and treating challenging diseases so that one day, no patient will hear that all options have been exhausted.

I am excited to join BMS in this shared purpose, with its storied history, vast pipeline across therapeutic areas, exceptional reputation, and culture deeply committed to making a difference.”

A former medical oncologist with over 20 years of global biopharmaceutical experience, Cristian brings a proven track record of clinical execution and global regulatory approvals – all rooted in his ethos of putting patients first.

Learn more about Cristian here.”

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