Director, Policy Communications
Bristol Myers SquibbWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted March 23, 2026
187340 - 227012 USD
Full Time
About the Company
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do. Review our Social Media Community Guidelines at: https://www.bms.com/social-media-community-guidelines.html
Job Description
Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is challenging, meaningful, and life-changing. The company offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and resources to its employees, including a unique work environment and opportunities for growth and development. Reporting to the Executive Director, Policy, Purpose and Patient Communications, the Director, Policy Communications is responsible for translating the company's policy messaging strategy into compelling communication materials for external and internal audiences.
Requirements
- Accomplished communications professional with 10+ years of experience in policy communications, corporate communications, or a related field.
- Healthcare experience and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry are preferred.
- University degree required; degree in Communications, Health Policy, or a related field preferred.
- Expertise in developing corporate communications plans and managing communications in crises is required.
- Superior written and interpersonal communications skills, as well as strong presentation and facilitation skills, are essential.
- Deep understanding of the US healthcare landscape and the pharmaceutical industry is required.
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.
- Paid Time Off: flexible time off, paid national holidays, and paid vacation days.