Associate Director, Regulatory Policy

Bristol-Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

119d • $173,350 - $210,058 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is focused on regulatory policy to ensure appropriate and effective regulatory policy development as well as developing and advocating for BMS's position externally. As part of the team, the Associate Director Regulatory Policy brings an expertise in regulatory affairs and related policy. The Associate Director, Regulatory Policy is responsible for driving regulatory policy mapping, advocacy, clear objectives and actionable outcomes. The incumbent acts as a critical link between global, regional, and local regulatory environments, ensuring the business stays ahead of evolving regulatory policies. A core aspect of the role is driving long term policy goals that foster collaboration across functions and departments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years' experience working directly with, or indirectly with health authorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and communication skills, with demonstrated analytical, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to fully demonstrate BMS principles, specifically collaboration, driving results and building talent.
• Global mindset with the ability to thrive in and lead within cross-functional teams.
• Strong team spirit and ability to engage stakeholders both inside and outside the organization.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Experience in working in the field of pharmaceutical/biotechnology development.

Responsibilities

• Identify Emerging Scientific and Regulatory Trends: assess their impact on the company's business and portfolio, and lead efforts to shape the regulatory environment in alignment with BMS strategic goals.
• Policy Communication and Documentation: Prepare impactful presentations, position papers, Q&A documents, and articles. Manage the archival of regulatory policy information for use by internal and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Project Oversight & Performance Tracking: Support senior leadership in coordinating and executing major projects (such as SMTD&RT initiatives) across global sites. Track and monitor KPIs and metrics to ensure projects align with objectives and are delivered on schedule.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead and facilitate initiatives that span multiple sites and functions. Organize key events and meetings, enabling effective collaboration and ensuring initiatives are outcome-focused and timely.
• Strategic Communication: Draft and manage communications for the VP and senior leadership. Coordinate the development of presentations for business reviews, all-staff meetings, and performance reports. Guide cross-functional activities supporting strategic objectives.
• Training & Education: Design and deliver training for staff and affiliates on regulatory policies and guidelines. Lead internal and external educational presentations and collaborate on crosscutting regulatory initiatives and publications.
• External Representation: Represent and advocate for the company at industry associations, health authorities, and on industry committees. Maintain productive relationships with regulators and industry peers to advance BMS policy interests.
• Continuous improvement mindset: actively seeking opportunities to enhance processes, increase efficiency, and implement best practices within the regulatory function.

Benefits

• 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.
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing