Senior Director, CEO Communications

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

8d • $213,690 - $258,942

About The Position

The Senior Director, CEO Communications partners closely with the VP, Corporate Communications to shape and execute an integrated communications approach for the CEO. The role translates enterprise priorities into clear, compelling messaging and ensures the CEO’s voice is consistently reflected across internal and external engagements. While the VP sets overall direction and positioning, the Senior Director advances the strategy by bringing forward ideas, pressure-testing messaging, and leading high-impact communications initiatives. The role works closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Leadership Team. Its scope is prepared remarks and engagements; media strategy and interview messaging remain with Media Relations.

The position leads planning and delivery of CEO communications across internal and external platforms, develops or oversees speeches, town halls, and prepared remarks, and may directly handle critical writing moments. It also aligns messaging with enterprise priorities, coordinates with Media Relations and other stakeholders, and independently drives selected initiatives from concept through execution.

Requirements

• Significant experience supporting and advising senior executives, including experience working with C-suite leaders.
• Ability to operate as a strategic partner, bring forward ideas, shape messaging, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence and judgment, with the ability to navigate complex, high-visibility environments.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, including experience developing executive-level communications for high-impact moments.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, executive communications, or a related discipline, including significant experience in a large, complex, matrixed organization.
• At least 4 years of senior leadership experience, including direct advisory responsibilities at the executive or C-suite level.
• Expertise in developing and executing CEO or C-suite communications strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Experience crafting high-impact executive content, including speeches, talking points, town halls, and written leadership communications.
• Track record of managing sensitive, high-stakes communications with sound judgment and discretion.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to capture and reflect an executive’s voice authentically and consistently.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Media Relations, Legal, Government Affairs, and other enterprise partners.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree, such as an MBA, master’s in communications, or a related field.
• Experience in the biopharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industry.
• Familiarity with global communications environments and a range of stakeholder audiences.
• Experience supporting CEO or enterprise-level thought leadership and external positioning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP, Corporate Communications to shape CEO communications strategy and recommend approaches aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Lead writing for the CEO, translating strategic direction into actionable communications plans and ensuring consistent execution across CEO engagements.
• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of CEO communications across internal and external platforms.
• Independently drive selected CEO communications initiatives, such as thought leadership platforms and internal engagement moments, from concept through execution.
• Develop and oversee CEO speeches, town halls, and prepared remarks for external engagements, stepping in directly for critical moments as needed.
• Refine messaging for clarity, consistency, and alignment with the enterprise narrative and priorities.
• Ensure a cohesive CEO voice, tone, and positioning across channels and audiences.
• Prepare the CEO for external engagements, including developing speeches and talking points for non-media settings.
• Partner with Media Relations to align CEO prepared remarks with the broader external communications strategy, contributing input to media-related messaging as needed.
• Partner with the Chief of Staff and senior leaders to align CEO communications with business priorities and leadership agendas.
• Connect Corporate Affairs and key functions to support integrated, enterprise-wide messaging.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders to inform messaging and support effective storytelling.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• 11 paid company holidays each year.
• For eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico: 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval, 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, 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 receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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