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, consistent communication materials that reach and resonate with targeted external and internal audiences—including media, influencers, mainstream digital platforms, and employees.
Requirements
- Accomplished communications professional with 10 years + experience in policy communications, corporate communications, public relations agency or related field.
- University degree required. Degree in Communications, Health Policy or a related field preferred.
- Expertise developing corporate communications plans aligning internal, external, and stakeholder communications against business priorities.
- Experience managing communications in crises, including creating clear directives and follow-through.
- Deep understanding of the US healthcare landscape, as well as the pharmaceutical industry and pricing/access issues.
- Superior written and interpersonal communications skills. Strong presentation and facilitation skills; ability to engage with and persuade a wide variety of audiences.
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 (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays (for Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees)
- 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
