Senior Director, Policy and Research

Bristol-Myers Squibb • Washington, DC

94d • $245,650 - $297,670 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Policy and Research will lead the development and execution of U.S. policy initiatives within the U.S Policy & Government Affairs (USPGA) team. The Senior Director is responsible for shaping and driving above-brand policy advocacy aligned with BMS commercial priorities, driving internal alignment across cross-functional teams, and leading external engagement with key trade associations and Executive Branch agencies on payment, coverage, and reimbursement policy issues.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in government, government affairs, or health policy; direct Executive Branch experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing a policy team or function, including mentoring and developing talent.
• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, health care policy, public administration, economics, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and drive alignment across complex organizational structures.
• Strong business acumen, strategic mindset, and executive presence.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of comprehensive, forward-looking policy strategies that anticipate and respond to evolving federal healthcare policies.
• Develop and refine BMS positions on key issues including IRA implementation, Medicare Part B and D, 340B, and PBM reform.
• Oversee the drafting of policy statements, comment letters, and briefing materials to support advocacy and internal education.
• Represent BMS in trade association policy forums and board meetings, ensuring alignment with company priorities.
• Guide the development of executive briefing materials for high-level meetings with government officials and trade associations.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with Executive Branch officials and policy influencers to advance BMS's policy agenda.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for proactive engagement with federal agencies and advisory bodies (e.g., MedPAC).
• Lead a team of policy professionals.
• Lead internal stakeholder education on policy developments and implications for business strategy.
• Facilitate strategic planning and alignment across commercial, global, and therapeutic policy teams to support portfolio access and mitigate policy risk.
• Collaborate with the USPGA Therapeutic Policy Lead to support product access and reimbursement strategies.
• Partner with internal analytics teams to incorporate data-driven insights into policy development and advocacy strategies.
• Use quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform policy positions and evaluate the impact of proposed regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with global policy colleagues to ensure consistency and alignment across international markets.
• Contribute to global policy initiatives that intersect with U.S. regulatory and reimbursement frameworks.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree