• Job Description

  Req#: R1572512

  Working with Us
  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 rich in diversity. 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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

  Senior Director, Strategic Communications

  Position Summary

  Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, the Senior Director, Strategic Communications is responsible for communications programs and content strategies that helps BMS maximize its reputation and visibility among key external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in reputation building communications including managing executive visibility, media strategy, crisis communications and issues management.

  You should be a strategist, have strong writing skills, be social and digital analytics savvy, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. You can also marshal teams and resources effectively. You will be responsible for maximizing the impact and reach of company messaging globally. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading and influencing global teams to deliver on objectives. The goal is to provide our key stakeholders with information about the breadth of our global efforts, highlight our focus on delivering sustainable, long-term returns for our shareholders, and demonstrate our commitment to making an impact on the communities where we live and work and on society more broadly.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with CEO and his leadership team to position BMS as a thought leader in innovation, science and health equity. Ensure CEO and other leaders appear at the right speaking engagements and conferences to advance the BMS story globally.
  • Craft audience-specific narratives that influence internal and external audiences, in written and oral formats. This includes distilling complex topics and data sets into meaningful insights to advance the company narrative.
  • Set measurable objectives for the strategic communications function - from internal communications and public relations to analyst and influencer relations, with a clear view on how all elements of communications will work together to help BMS achieve its growth goals.
  • Implement and maintain a robust global speakers bureau to create earned speaking opportunities that influence market perception, awareness and product pipeline.
  • Oversee communications measurement, including the design and operation of relevant dashboards and reports.
  • Partner with the Global Media Relations team to create and implement crisis management planning efforts including building and maintaining a comprehensive crisis plan and running leadership simulations workshops. Train colleagues in crisis communications protocols.
  • Bring a data- and metrics-driven approach to evaluating thought leadership programs, with recommendations on how to build strategies and campaigns that will maximize ROI.

  Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or other relevant field; Master’s degree highly desired.
  • 15+ years of relevant communications experience with demonstrated history of team leadership and management.
  • Demonstrated history of driving industry-leading media coverage that reshapes a brand’s reputation. Deep experience managing crisis and issues globally.
  • Track record of finding, packaging and placing high-impact stories that win hearts and minds across internal and external audiences.
  • Proven experience working with and providing strategic counsel and training to executives across the C-suite.
  • Experience leading global and regional teams in large matrix organizations with proven success in developing, managing and delivering innovative, best-in-class communication strategies and programs.

  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.

  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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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
  Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

  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.

  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.

  Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

• About the company

  BMS' primary R&D sites are located in Lawrence, New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Redwood City, California; with other sites in Devens and Cambridge, Massachusetts, East Syracuse, New York, Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium, Tokyo, Japan, Bangalore, In...

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