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The Director, Corporate Affairs, Oncology Commercialization Communications will drive the creation and implementation of communications strategies, plans and tactics for the company’s Oncology franchise. This role works to elevate Bristol Myers Squibb’s oncology portfolio and deep commitment to the overarching cancer community. To accomplish this, this role serves as a key strategic communications advisor to oncology product leadership, proactively preparing and executing integrated communications plans and materials that drive brand understanding and differentiation while supporting the company’s business, policy and reputational goals.
This role will be responsible for creating a variety of branded and unbranded content (i.e., data/regulatory milestones, external partnerships, thought leadership) for internal and external communications channels reaching multiple stakeholders, including mainstream and trade media, consumers, healthcare professionals and employees. Importantly, this role will work closely with numerous stakeholders across the BMS Commercialization, Medical and Patient Advocacy teams in the US and globally, in addition to a network of Corporate Affairs colleagues supporting R&D, investor relations, government/policy and digital/social communications, among others.
The position requires a strong and seasoned communications professional who demonstrates sound business judgment and can work closely with senior leaders in various parts of the organization to help drive effective communications. To be successful, the individual must possess the ability to think strategically and execute tactically. The position will report to the Executive Director, Global Oncology & Cell Therapy Commercialization Communications and will be located at a BMS office in New Jersey.
- Develop and execute measurable, integrated branded and unbranded external communications plans for the Oncology franchise to elevate the company’s commitment to the overarching cancer community.
- Create and manage a variety of branded (pre-approval through lifecycle management) and unbranded content (i.e., disease education, thought leadership) in executing communications plans.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to internal stakeholders and peers.
- Interact with select mainstream and trade media and influencers.
- Develop close partnership with Worldwide, Drug Development and R&D Corporate Affairs colleagues to ensure cohesive and/or complementary communications plans, including for events like medical meetings and data/regulatory milestones.
- Liaise with various stakeholders to prepare for product milestones, updates, partner announcements, and advocacy initiatives.
- Consider appropriate multi-channel approach for all communications opportunities, leveraging data and analytics to inform and deploy strategic plans.
- Partner closely with corporate communications and analytics teams to ensure strategic, accurate and timely deployment on digital, social and internal channels.
- Champion internal team development, and oversee agency partner(s) to support communications work and corresponding budget.
- Exceptional management of the oncology communications budget.
Requirements:
- 10 to 15 years of professional experience in Communications, with a focus on pharmaceutical product communications in an agency or corporate setting; previous experience in oncology communications preferred.
- The successful candidate will have:
- Strong business acumen skills, ability to think strategically, in a creative and innovative manner.
- External-focused mindset, with superb listening and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, applicable to internal and external communications.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaborate within a matrixed organization.
- Creative and passionate professional who collaborates successfully across numerous stakeholders.
- Proficiency with digital communications and social media.
The starting compensation for this job is a range from [$185,000- $230,000], plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 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 BMS Career Site (https://careers.bms.com/working-with-us).
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources, tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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.
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