Senior Director, Research Communications, Neuro, ICV, & Integrative Sciences

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

12d

About The Position

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director, Research & Early Pipeline Communications, the Senior Director, Research Communications, Neuro, ICV, & Integrative Sciences, will lead research and early pipeline communications efforts across BMS’ Neuroscience, Immunology & Cardiovascular (ICV), and Integrative Sciences portfolios. Additionally, the Senior Director will ensure a consistent and differentiated communications approach for external scientific collaborations and platform innovations aligned with enterprise and business priorities. Responsibilities include leading communications around early asset data and regulatory milestones, partner announcements, medical congresses, scientific forums, and speaking opportunities for research leaders. The role will drive earned, owned, and paid media strategies with an emphasis on creative storytelling and thought leadership that strengthens Bristol Myers Squibb’s reputation as a global scientific leader in Neuro, ICV, and Integrative Sciences. This position requires strong collaboration across Corporate Affairs and close partnership with Research, Medical, Development, Commercial, Investor Relations, and agency partners. The Senior Director will also contribute to the integrated communications planning for the broader Research organization within Corporate Affairs, ensuring alignment across therapeutic areas and platforms and supporting enterprise-wide scientific narratives.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in Corporate Affairs, with a focus on pharmaceutical and/or scientific communications required; agency experience highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Proven track record driving scientific communications strategy and advising senior and executive-level leaders.
• Strong understanding of research and early development environments, including competitive dynamics and regulatory considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment and to quickly assimilate complex scientific information.
• Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across Corporate Affairs and the broader enterprise.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
• Strong project management capabilities, including leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success in multi-channel storytelling, with experience using metrics and insights to drive continuous improvement and accountability.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in managing confidential corporate information.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with generative AI platforms and demonstrated commitment to staying current with evolving technologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategy for the Neuro, ICV, and Integrative Sciences research portfolios in partnership with Research leadership and the Executive Director, aligning external trends, competitive insights, and scientific advancements with BMS’ research strategy to set priorities and direct integrated communications execution.
• Develop and implement integrated communications plans to elevate the visibility of the Early Pipeline within Neuro, ICV, and Integrative Sciences, strengthening BMS’ scientific profile and leadership positioning.
• Conceptualize and oversee development of compelling content highlighting key targets, pathways, platform innovations, and thematic areas aligned to the current and emerging pipeline.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to prepare for disclosures at medical meetings, earnings announcements, scientific collaborations, and other key milestones, including prioritization and messaging alignment.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Affairs colleagues supporting Development and Commercial to ensure cohesive, enterprise-aligned communications plans across lifecycle stages and major events such as medical congresses.
• Drive multi-channel communications strategies across earned, owned, paid, and digital platforms; oversee agency partners and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate execution and robust measurement and reporting.
• Set communications strategy with a global and enterprise lens, equipping international colleagues with messaging frameworks, content, and resources to effectively engage local stakeholders.
• Support seamless transition of pipeline assets from early research through development stages, ensuring narrative continuity and strategic alignment.
• Manage external agency relationships to ensure high-quality execution, strong strategic counsel, and appropriate budget oversight and tracking.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams within a highly matrixed organization, fostering collaboration, alignment, and accountability.

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