Senior Director, Investor Relations

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

4d • $237,070 - $287,267 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investor Relations team serves as interface between BMS & the investment community, working regularly with executive management in communicating BMS’ key messages in a consistent & strategic manner while monitoring & presenting the view of the investment community regarding the company’s performance. The Senior Director is a strategic role that involves greater responsibility and an expanded scope within Investor Relations. This role requires a proactive and dynamic leader who can drive Investor Relations goals & initiatives while leading, managing, and executing the global investor relations program. This will include developing corporate messages, presentations & analyses in support of quarterly earnings, investor conferences, medical meetings & other investor events. This individual is expected to serve as a spokesperson for day-to-day inquiries from investors & sell-side analysts, as well as monitor & analyze trading data, industry trends, & peer company performance. To perform these activities, this individual will need to collaborate across multiple functional areas in the company & in will need to work closely with corporate communications and the corporate secretaries' team to ensure alignment in messages for external audiences.

Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in investor relations, finance, marketing, planning and development, or corporate communication positions for a public company, consulting agency or financial institution is required.
• Ability to effectively manage and lead cross-functional teams.
• Executive presence required – ability to liaise with senior leaders in the organization including the leadership team with confidence and knowledge without much support.
• Strong communication skills, financial and investment analysis skills, and presentation ability.
• Superb writing skills and ability to combine scientific/technical and financial expertise to craft, effectively coordinate and communicate corporate messages and strategies appropriate for a biopharmaceutical company.
• Understanding of the financial modeling techniques used by security analysts to project a company's operating and financial performance and the resulting value for its stock.
• Understanding of the financial and investment markets and a good understanding of strategic communication, public relations, marketing, advertising, and the media.
• Ability to think strategically with forward thinking and open mindset to evolve in a dynamic environment.
• Travel required for this role.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing strategic plans to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Take lead role in developing various written materials such as key messages, Q&A and slides for use on quarterly earnings calls, investor conferences, medical meetings & other key investor events.
• Be a productive member of cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative environment to maximize efficiency and innovation.
• Assist the preparation & analysis of financial information by collecting, analyzing analyst models & collaborating with Financial Reporting & Financial Analysis to compare analyst models with internal projections.
• Monitor & analyze data relating to trading activity, relevant industry data, & peer company performance, including consensus models & provide insights to IR team & management.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of BMS’ products & business, competitor & financial markets to assist in representing BMS to Investment community.
• Conduct non-deal roadshows across North America and Europe with potential expansion to other parts of the world with and without management.
• Implement policies and procedures that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with investors, analysts, and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure Investors & Analysts have accurate depiction of company by effectively communicating BMS messages & addressing questions from Investors & Analysts in professional manner & in line with Company & regulatory agency policies.
• Ensure investor relations team and members of senior management are appropriately prepared for medical conferences, data publications & other asset events of interest to investment community by collaborating with Corporate Communications, global & regional development, commercial & medical teams.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering an environment of continuous growth and professional advancement.
• Collaborate with IR colleagues & others to develop appropriate strategies for Analyst discussions in preparation for & in reaction to earnings releases & other significant events.
• Present to internal teams on the Investor Relations function for recruitment efforts ensure we have a pipeline of high caliber talent.

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.
• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

What This Job Offers

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