Associate Director, Global Policy Strategy Execution

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Global Policy Strategy Execution will help shape and execute Bristol Myers Squibb’s global policy agenda by developing policy strategies, evidence-based positions, advocacy tools, and thought leadership content that advance business priorities and strengthen the company’s credibility with external stakeholders. The role works across Global Policy and Government Affairs and the wider cross-functional organization, partnering with regional and market teams, functional experts, research colleagues, communications, legal, and senior leaders to define, support, and implement policy priorities.

The position develops and coordinates global policy strategies, translates complex policy and business issues into clear recommendations and advocacy approaches, and creates policy proposals, narratives, and toolkits. It also supports evidence-generation priorities and partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and other external experts. The role defines the editorial and policy strategy for BMS’ online policy platform, manages content planning and review, and supports senior leaders by preparing executive advisory meetings, briefing materials, and follow-up. External engagement includes participation in relevant global forums and relationship-building with selected multilateral organizations, trade associations, think tanks, academic experts, and policy 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.
• 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 policy issues affecting the biopharmaceutical industry, 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 ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in or exposure to the biopharmaceutical sector.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of global policy strategies that advance 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-level use.
• Coordinate 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.
• Help define evidence-generation priorities, identify research needs, and determine effective approaches for credible policy research.
• Build partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and other external experts to support independent research, develop policy ideas, and strengthen external thought leadership.
• Define the editorial and policy strategy for BMS’ online policy platform and lead development of credible, timely, policy-relevant content.
• Coordinate internal review, governance, and content planning to maintain a high-quality platform aligned with BMS standards and priorities.
• Support the Global Policy Strategy & Impact team in providing senior leaders with strategic insight and external advice on the policy and business environment.
• Provide strategic input into executive advisory meeting framing, develop briefing materials, and guide follow-up so insights inform 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 external organizations and experts.
• Represent BMS policy priorities clearly and credibly, 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.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, with no set accrual limit and subject to manager approval.
• Eleven paid company holidays each year.
• Eligible employees may have access to 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 may participate in an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available.

What This Job Offers

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