Director, U.S. Immunology Communications- Corporate Affairs

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The Director, Corporate Affairs, US Immunology Communications will drive the creation and implementation of communications strategies, plans and tactics for the company’s US immunology franchise, with a focus on supporting products and related educational programs.

This role works to elevate Bristol Myers Squibb’s immunology portfolio and commitment to the community. To accomplish this, this role serves as a key strategic communications advisor to the US immunology product teams, proactively preparing and executing integrated communications plans and materials that drive brand understanding and differentiation and support 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 reporters, consumers, healthcare professionals and employees. Importantly, this role will work closely with numerous stakeholders across the BMS Commercial, 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 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, US Commercial Communications and will be located in Princeton Pike, NJ.

• Develop and execute measurable, integrated branded and unbranded external communications plans for the US market to raise the profile of the US immunology franchise and elevate the company’s commitment to the cancer community, aligning with the Corporate and Immunology strategies.
• 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 for immunology product teams.
• Interact with select media and influencers.
• Develop close partnership with Worldwide 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.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree + 10 to 12 years of professional experience in Communications, with a focus on pharmaceutical product communications in an agency or corporate setting
• 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.

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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.

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