Sr. Director, U.S Policy - Medicare Part B & Reimbursement Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

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 The Senior Director will partner with the Executive Director, Policy and Research to fortify BMS’ policy leadership on issues impacting physician-administered drugs. The Senior Director will shape and drive strategy related to Medicare Part A and Part B coverage and reimbursement for BMS as a member of a highly collaborative and innovative team and represent BMS in external engagements with trade associations, government officials, and advocates. The Senior Director will also ensure connectivity with business priorities in these areas, and this role requires deep expertise in Medicare coverage and reimbursement issues, knowledge of the drug development and commercialization process, and experience with best practices for integrating policy and advocacy into launch planning. This position will be a Washington, DC or Princeton, NJ based role.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Public Policy, Health Economics, Law, or related field.
12+ years of experience in health policy, government affairs, or reimbursement strategy, with a focus on physician-administered medicines.
Strong understanding of CMS regulations, coding, and payment methodologies and physician reimbursement dynamics.
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.
Domestic travel required (up to 20%)

Nice To Haves

People management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership Drive policy strategies to protect innovation and patient access under Medicare Part A and Part B.
Collaborate with internal teams (legal, government affairs, market access) to align advocacy efforts.
Lead cross-functional workgroups to develop proactive solutions for pricing and reimbursement challenges.
Reimbursement Policy & Advocacy Develop forward looking strategies to ensure optimal coverage and reimbursement of BMS products in government programs.
Advise business partners on appropriate policy and advocacy approaches to resolve access issues.
Collaborate with business partners to anticipate Medicare coverage and reimbursement needs and develop strategies to ensure timely submission of Medicare coding and reimbursement requirements e.g., J-code submissions, ICD-10 coding, NTAPs, etc.
External Engagement Represent the organization in industry coalitions, trade associations, and stakeholder forums.
Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, and advocacy groups.
Prepare and deliver testimony, comments, and briefing materials for legislative and regulatory processes.

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.
Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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