Senior Manager, Alliance Development

Bristol Myers Squibb • Washington, DC

21h • $149,350 - $180,971 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Alliance Development supports the advancement of Bristol Myers Squibb’s strategic alliance and issues advocacy initiatives. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing stakeholder engagement strategies across the BMS portfolio, ensuring alignment with US Policy & Government Affairs and broader enterprise objectives as well as supporting the internal tracking, reporting, and budgeting for the Alliance Development team. The position requires a strategic thinker with policy fluency and excellent relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, public policy, or stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional programs and external partnerships.
• Exceptional ability to design, launch, and operationalize new strategic initiatives.
• Superior written, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with integrated communications channels and tactics.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Thrives in fast-paced, matrixed environments with competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Own internal tracking, reporting, budgeting, and communications to showcase the team’s collective impact on policy and community engagement.
• Proactively build and nurture external networks to advance policy goals and facilitate patient access.
• Support integrated strategic policy plans that advance both immediate business needs and long-term organizational priorities.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with key organizations, ensuring clear accountabilities and measurable goals.
• Plan and deliver BMS-led Strategic Alliance policy forums and events; drive content, outreach and follow-through
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence across advocacy and alliance initiatives
• Support efforts on complex legislative and regulatory issues, leveraging knowledge of company policies and stakeholder relationships.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees