Senior Manager, Enterprise Thought Leadership

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Thought Leadership supports the execution of Bristol Myers Squibb’s global enterprise thought leadership strategy to strengthen the visibility and reputation of BMS and its senior leaders. Reporting to the Senior Director, Enterprise Thought Leadership & Crisis & Issues Communications, this role identifies, evaluates, and executes high-impact opportunities across influential external platforms. The position manages opportunities from initial assessment through execution, including research and benchmarking, executive messaging and briefing materials, stakeholder coordination, and preparing leaders for external engagements. Success requires sound judgment, strong execution and presentation skills, executive presence, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in corporate communications, thought leadership, media relations, issues management, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders or executives in high-visibility external engagements, including speaking opportunities, media interactions, and thought leadership platforms.
• Strong writing and storytelling capabilities, including the ability to translate complex scientific, business, policy, or societal issues into clear, compelling messaging.
• Project management skills and demonstrated success managing major projects and deadlines and coordinating in highly matrixed environments.
• Superior verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent writing and research skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Political Science, or another relevant field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and execution of thought leadership opportunities that elevate BMS leaders and reinforce the company’s enterprise narrative and reputation.
• Identify, evaluate, and present thought leadership opportunities for leadership team members in partnership with colleagues across the enterprise.
• Conduct ongoing research and benchmarking to identify external trends and white-space opportunities.
• Develop executive communications, including talking points, messaging, and briefing materials for thought leadership opportunities.
• Identify and develop comprehensive submissions for high-impact enterprise awards.
• Monitor and analyze the impact and reach of enterprise thought leadership efforts, including engagement metrics, media coverage, and industry recognition.
• Coordinate stakeholder involvement and prepare leaders for external engagements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Paid company holidays; the posting specifies 11 annually for eligible groups.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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