Associate Director, Global Policy Strategy Execution

Bristol Myers Squibb • Washington, DC

1d • $182,070 - $220,626

About The Position

The Associate Director, Global Policy Strategy Execution helps shape and execute BMS’ global policy agenda by developing policy strategies, evidence-based positions, advocacy tools, and thought leadership content that support business priorities and strengthen BMS’ credibility with external stakeholders. The role works across Global Policy and Government Affairs and the broader cross-functional matrix, collaborating with regional and market teams, functional experts, research colleagues, communications, legal, and senior leaders to define, support, and implement policy priorities.

The position leads development and coordination of global policy strategies, translates complex policy, business, and external-environment issues into priorities and recommendations, and develops policy proposals, narratives, toolkits, and research partnerships. It also sets editorial and policy strategy for BMS’ online policy platform, supports executive advisory activities for senior leaders, and engages external stakeholders in global forums. Occasional travel may be required, not exceeding 20%, depending on location and business needs.

Requirements

• Approximately eight years of relevant experience in public policy, government affairs, health policy, external affairs, or a related field; biopharmaceutical sector exposure is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree in political science, law, economics, business, public policy, health policy, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong understanding of biopharmaceutical industry policy issues, including pricing and reimbursement, market access, innovation policy, investment incentives, tax, and the broader external environment.
• Understanding of the U.S. healthcare policy environment and at least one other country or system.
• Proven ability to implement policy strategies through clear, persuasive, evidence-grounded advocacy materials, policy narratives, and senior-level briefing documents.
• Ability to influence across a matrix, build trusted relationships, and work effectively across functions, geographies, and cultures.
• Experience working with government stakeholders, multilateral organizations, trade associations, think tanks, academic institutions, or other external policy-relevant organizations.
• Strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex policy and business challenges.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Occasional travel not exceeding 20%, depending on location and business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to the biopharmaceutical sector.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of global policy strategies advancing BMS priorities, including policies that reward innovation, support patient access, and strengthen pro-growth investment environments.
• Translate complex policy, business, and external-environment issues into clear priorities, recommendations, and advocacy approaches for global, regional, and market use.
• Work across Global Policy and Government Affairs and the cross-functional matrix to align policy priorities, advocacy resources, and execution plans.
• Develop policy proposals, positions, narratives, and toolkits with functional experts to support engagement with policymakers, external stakeholders, and policy influencers.
• Partner within Global Policy and Government Affairs to define evidence-generation priorities, identify research needs, and determine approaches for credible policy research.
• Build partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and other external experts to support independent research, generate policy ideas, and strengthen external thought leadership.
• Define the editorial and policy strategy for BMS’ online policy platform and ensure its content is credible, timely, and policy-relevant.
• Lead development of platform content showcasing BMS’ policy ideas, evidence, patient- and innovation-focused perspectives, and advocacy tools.
• Coordinate internal review, governance, and content planning to maintain platform quality and alignment with BMS standards and priorities.
• Support the Global Policy Strategy & Impact team in providing BMS senior leaders with strategic insight and external advice on the policy and business environment.
• Provide strategic input into executive advisory meetings, develop briefing materials, and guide follow-up so insights lead to meaningful action.
• Engage external stakeholders in relevant global forums to advance BMS’ global policy agenda and complement regional and market-level advocacy.
• Support the Senior Director, Global Policy Strategy Execution, Trade & IP Policy Lead in developing and maintaining relationships with selected multilateral organizations, trade associations, think tanks, academic experts, and policy forums.
• Represent BMS policy priorities with clarity, judgment, and credibility, coordinating external engagement with relevant internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, and 11 paid company holidays each year.
• Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval, 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, additional time-off benefits may include paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• Employees may be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director