Associate Director, U.S. Policy & Research (340B)

Bristol Myers Squibb•Washington, DC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, 340B Policy, will support Bristol Myers Squibb’s policy strategy related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program across federal and state levels. This role involves monitoring and analyzing evolving 340B legislation, regulation, and policy reforms, assessing implications for the business and for patient access, and helping to develop and execute advocacy and engagement strategies aligned with enterprise priorities. The Associate Director will collaborate closely with internal partners across U.S. Policy, Federal and State Government Affairs, Law, Commercial, and Market Access teams. A key part of the role is preparing policy analyses, position materials, legislative language, and advocacy tools to support BMS’s engagement on 340B issues. This position requires strong policy acumen, the ability to translate complex policy developments into clear business insights, and a commitment to advancing policies that support patient access, transparency, and program integrity.

Requirements

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in health policy, government affairs, public payer strategy, or related field.
Understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, and broader U.S. health policy and reimbursement systems.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex policy issues into clear, actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing policy briefs, analyses, and advocacy materials.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and engage constructively with external stakeholders such as policymakers, trade associations, coalitions, and consultants.
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, health economics, public administration, or a related field required.
Commitment to advancing sustainable policy solutions that ensure patient access to innovative medicines.
Domestic travel up to ~20% as needed.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with the 340B program strongly preferred, including familiarity with program structure, stakeholders, and historical reform efforts.
Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and interpret federal and state developments related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including legislation, regulatory proposals, litigation activity, and administrative guidance.
Assess the potential business, operational, and patient access implications of 340B-related policy and enforcement trends; develop summaries, insights, and recommendations for senior leaders.
Support development of BMS 340B policy positions, advocacy strategies, and engagement plans in partnership with Federal and State Government Affairs, Legal, Market Access, and other internal stakeholders.
Draft and contribute to policy materials including talking points, issue briefs, legislative concepts, comment letters, external-facing statements, and internal education materials.
Provide guidance to cross-functional colleagues on 340B-related policy risks and opportunities, ensuring consistent internal alignment and messaging.
Support engagement with federal and state policymakers, agencies, and trade associations to help shape discussions related to modernization, oversight, program integrity, and related reform proposals.
Track and assess interaction between 340B and broader federal and state health policy developments (e.g., Medicaid policy, pricing reforms, demonstration models).
Assist in developing tools and resources for federal and state advocacy teams to use in external engagement.
Represent BMS in policy forums, workgroups, and industry discussions as appropriate.
Support internal governance, coordination, and briefing processes related to 340B policy strategy.

Benefits

A wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees).
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Unlimited paid sick time (based on eligibility).
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year (based on eligibility).
Summer hours flexibility (based on eligibility).
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs.
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day (for all global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year).