Senior Director, Cell Therapy Communications, Corporate Affairs

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director will lead the Cell Therapy Communications team, providing strategic direction and oversight for all cell therapy communications initiatives. This leader will be responsible for aligning communications strategies with organizational priorities, ensuring consistent messaging and effective engagement with key stakeholders. The Senior Director will serve as a trusted advisor to a C-suite executive and other senior leaders across CTO, building strong relationships and influencing decision-making at the highest levels. The Senior Director will enable and oversee seamless cross-functional coordination across Corporate Affairs teams and demonstrate a consistent ability to build and maintain productive relationships with a diverse group of colleagues with varying responsibilities and communications styles. The role requires an experienced and strong communications professional who demonstrates sound business judgment and can work closely with senior leaders in various parts of the Cell Therapy Organization. Must possess the ability to think strategically, work with speed and agility, execute tactically and demonstrate a strong understanding of the science and technical aspects of the business behind the cell therapy organization, pipeline and patient landscape. This position can be based in either Giralda, NJ or Princeton, NJ with flexibility to work at other BMS sites based on need and within the company’s Flexible Ways of Working policy of having an onsite presence at BMS sites 50% of the time over a two-week period.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in the healthcare or related industry with a focus on strategic business communications.
• Self-motivated leader with proven ability to drive strategic communication initiatives aligned with broader company objectives while operating within a complex, fast paced and changing environment.
• Strong commercial and development focus and business acumen, including an understanding of how policy, advocacy, pricing and access work together to implement integrated strategies.
• Strong understanding of medicine and scientific approaches and/or significant in the area of the science behind medicines is critical.
• Solid understanding of the changing global media environment and the role of digital media in reaching key audiences.
• A strong record of success and experience in leading and advising senior and executive level employees and teams.
• A strong understanding of business critical priorities, and ability to apply understanding of market dynamics into strategy.
• Creative and versatile professional with experience in the development and implementation of integrated communications.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to successfully work in a matrix organization, lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex projects.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Desired candidate will have experience working with autologous cell therapy, allogeneic cell therapy, stem cell therapy and/or CAR-T cell therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Desired candidate will have experience working with autologous cell therapy, allogeneic cell therapy, stem cell therapy and/or CAR-T cell therapy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies that advance the CTO’s business objectives and enhance the reputation of BMS’s cell therapy portfolio.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing communications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Serve as a primary communications partner to CTO leadership, including the President of CTO, providing counsel and support on executive communications, media relations, and issues management.
• Oversee the creation and dissemination of science-driven narratives for both internal and external audiences, including product launches, regulatory milestones, and pipeline updates.
• Manage cross-functional coordination with Corporate Affairs, Advocacy, Product Development & Supply, Medical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution of communications plans.
• Direct the development of digital and social media content, educational materials, and thought-leadership initiatives to build stakeholder awareness and engagement.
• Support crisis and issues management, ensuring timely and effective communication in response to emerging challenges.
• Represent the Cell Therapy Communications team in key meetings and forums, advocating for strategic priorities and driving alignment across the organization
• Actively prepare for and mitigate challenges specific to the Cell Therapy business, brands and portfolio, across internal and external audiences

Benefits

• 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.
• Work-life benefits include: 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 Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees