About the role

Associate Director overseeing strategic communications initiatives at Bristol Myers Squibb. Collaborating with teams to promote clarity, alignment, and engagement across Global Development Operations.

Responsibilities

Partner with the GDO leadership team to prioritize, synthesize, and deliver communications supporting key initiatives
Coordinate leadership team meeting topics and agendas, including pre-read materials and managing follow-up actions to ensure timely execution of decisions
Collaborate with GDO Excellence team to leverage the change management network (e.g., Sparks) and drive communication through internal campaigns (e.g., Just GO Do It, Breaking Barriers)
Lead the development and execution of strategic communications supporting GDO initiatives
Connect the dots across multiple programs to produce clear, cohesive messages for large internal audiences
Accountable for the communications planning and delivery across multiple internal channels (e.g., meetings, LT walking decks, emails, newsletters, portals)
Coordinates with internal stakeholders to ensure communications alignment and timely dissemination
Oversee vendor relationships with external communications agencies, ensuring delivery per expectations and standards
Support change management efforts within the organization through effective communication strategies
Measure effectiveness of communication campaigns and adjust strategies as needed to maximize impact
Ensure all communications meet compliance and brand guidelines

Bachelor’s degree required
6-8 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry with direct involvement in communications and change management
Proven ability to think strategically and synthesize complex information across multiple initiatives
Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and execute communications in a large organization
Experience managing external agencies/vendors and ensuring alignment with internal objectives
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
No supervisory or direct team leadership responsibilities

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.