Senior Director, oncology drug development strategy communications

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

16h

About The Position

The Senior Director of Oncology Strategy Development Communications will lead broad, comprehensive, strategic communication efforts to position and appropriately raise visibility of BMS and its next generation of life changing Oncology assets. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for positioning BMS as leading the oncology field across multiple mechanisms of action, various tumor types and disease states where significant unmet needs still exist. This person will work closely with colleagues in research and commercial communications to tell a strategic end-to-end oncology narrative that ties together a cohesive oncology/hematology story to deploy internally and externally during an unprecedented number of late-stage data readouts and potential commercial launches. The role will be responsible for developing and executing high-impact communication strategies that align with enterprise, corporate affairs and Drug Development objectives to enhance the value and visibility of our oncology pipeline. Working closely with corporate, research and commercial colleagues in Corporate Affairs, this role will build awareness around the unmet needs in oncology, our cohesive, strategic oncology story and how the oncology portfolio is helping BMS to deliver on its business objectives. The Senior Director will also oversee reputational issues and proactively manage risk related to drug development. Additionally, this role will be responsible for internal communications and campaigns around key oncology data readouts and medical meetings that secure the future of our oncology franchise. This individual is a results-oriented leader with a high degree of confidence in engaging, building trust with, and influencing key stakeholders, including media, KOLs and senior leadership. They will leverage these skills to advocate for Bristol Myers Squibb and strengthen the company’s reputation. This strategic thinker will have deep expertise in science and data communications with the ability to translate what key milestones mean for the broader enterprise. As an effective manager of direct and matrix teams, the Senior Director will have proven experience in implementing large-scale initiatives in collaboration with business partners and external agencies. This role provides strategic counsel on engagement opportunities, external thought leadership and media engagement, coordinating with colleagues in Corporate Communications and other organizations across Corporate Affairs. The position requires a strong communications professional who demonstrates sound business judgment and can work closely with senior leaders in the organization to help drive effective communications to both internal and external audiences. To be successful, the individual must possess experience in strategic data communications and each assets role in the overall organization, the ability to think strategically and execute tactically; and be able to measure results to drive outcomes in support of the business. The position is based in Princeton Pike, NJ.

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: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed