Bristol Myers to merge scientific, clinical teams under new R&D structure

By Reuters News

- Bristol Myers Squibb BMY.N said on Thursday it will combine its scientific and clinical expertise teams into an end-to-end research and development department under current Chief Medical Officer Cristian Massacesi, effective January 1, 2027.

Current Chief Research Officer Robert Plenge will leave in March 2027 after the transition.

  • "Bringing Research and Development together as one organization is an important step in our work to position BMS for long-term growth," said CEO Christopher Boerner

  • Analysts are closely watching Bristol's drug development pipeline for clues on growth

  • "Under Cristian's leadership, this new structure will more closely connect our scientific and clinical expertise across R&D, accelerate decision making and ultimately enhance portfolio execution," Boerner said

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