Executive Director, PDS Communications

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President, Research & PDS Communications, the Executive Director, PDS Communications, leads the development and execution of an integrated communications strategy for Bristol Myers Squibb's Product Development & Supply (PDS) organization. This role serves as a strategic advisor to PDS leadership, translating business strategy into impactful internal, external, and executive communications, managing enterprise reputation and issues,and positioning BMS's commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation across development, supply, manufacturing, and technical services. Leading a team of communications professionals, the Executive Director participates in the relevant PDS and Corporate Affairs leadership forums and is accountable for delivering measurable communications outcomes across the PDS portfolio.

Requirements

• Approximately 15 years of communications experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related industries is preferred, or a combination of professional experience that provides an equivalent career foundation in a large organization or agency setting.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience crafting strategic communications plans and providing strategic counsel to senior executives across a complex, matrixed organization.
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience executing integrated internal and external communications and issues management across owned, earned, social, and paid media.
• Strong business and industry acumen, including an understanding of development, quality, supply, and manufacturing operations.
• Understanding of ethical generative AI use in writing and content development.
• Demonstrated people-management and talent-development abilities, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and delegate effectively across matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the integrated PDS communications strategy, aligning to business priorities and delivering measurable impact across internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the PDS organization's executive leadership, anticipating communications needs and providing proactive counsel on opportunities and risks.
• Develop and oversee distinct communications plans for core PDS business priorities – spanning Product Development, Global Supply Chain, Global Quality, MS&T, the Global Business Unit, CTDO, and Global Technical Services – integrated with broader PDS and BMS enterprise objectives.
• Maintain relationships and visibility with PDS operating-unit and function leadership teams to support cohesion across all PDS Communications workstreams.
• Partner with the BMS corporate communications and Leadership Communications teams to ensure PDS communications are aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Oversee development and execution of organizational communications that promote employee engagement and understanding of PDS business strategy through town halls, leadership messages, internal videos, and other channels across distinct working environments.
• Set and oversee PDS external communications strategies to support BMS enterprise reputation through proactive media relations, digital and social content, industry associations, awards and rankings, events, speaking engagements, and other strategically aligned initiatives.
• Manage issues and special situations that may disrupt PDS operations and pose risk to enterprise reputation and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage agency partners and corresponding budgets effectively, ensuring disciplined stewardship against strategic priorities.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• wellbeing support
• retirement and financial protection benefits
• insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 11 paid company holidays
• 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires
• 3 optional holidays
• paid sick leave
• up to two paid volunteer days per year
• summer hours flexibility
• leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
• annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day

What This Job Offers

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