About the role

Associate Director managing U.S. policy and reimbursement initiatives for Bristol Myers Squibb. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal patient access to BMS medicines.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and synthesize U.S. federal and state healthcare policy developments that may impact the company’s pipeline, commercial strategy, and long-term growth.
Proactively identify emerging policy issues and trends relevant to the company’s therapeutic areas and development programs.
Translate complex policy developments into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders.
Support development of a clear view of short-, medium-, and long-term policy risks affecting the company.
Track legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions and assess potential impacts on pricing, reimbursement, access, innovation, and market dynamics.
Apply quantitative and qualitative analytical approaches to assess policy risks, opportunities, and potential business impacts.
Use data and structured frameworks to help prioritize policy issues and guide team focus and resource allocation.
Partner with R&D, Commercial, Market Access, Legal, and other internal teams to align U.S. policy strategy with pipeline and portfolio priorities.
Support internal planning by ensuring policy considerations are integrated early into pipeline and lifecycle discussions.
Support engagement with trade associations, coalitions, and external partners as needed to advance company policy objectives.

5-8 years of experience in government, government affairs, or policy.
Bachelor’s degree in related field such as public affairs, health care policy, political science, public administration, public policy, economics, or related field required.
Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to evaluate policy impacts using data and structured analysis.
Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or public health is preferred.
Experience with government health care programs with a focus on Medicare and Medicaid.
Knowledge of the health care ecosystem required and experience with health plans, providers, and/or pharmacies preferred.
Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills be able to work collaboratively with business leaders and other internal and external stakeholders.
Domestic travel required (up to 20%).

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.