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Associate Director, Worldwide Oncology Communications, Corporate Affairs

The Associate Director will be an integral member of the Worldwide Oncology Communications Team leading development and implementation of strategic communications in support of the company’s oncology franchise for all worldwide markets.

The role requires a strong communications professional who demonstrates sound business judgment, and can work closely with senior leaders in various parts of the organization to help drive effective internal and external communications.

Must possess the ability to think strategically and execute tactically and demonstrate a strong understanding of the science and business behind

the oncology business, pipeline and patient landscape.

The position will report to the Director, WW Hematology and Oncology Communications and will be located in Princeton Pike, NJ and follow the company’s policy of Flexible Ways of Working with onsite presence 50% over a two-week period.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with commercial and R&D leaders across oncology therapeutic areas and matrix teams to drive effective communications and initiatives aligned with the business and support the company’s corporate strategic messages. This will include the ability to flex across work in our hematology team as needed.

• Support development and execution of broad strategy, issues management counsel, PR plans, materials, programs and internal communications.

• Drive cross franchise social media strategy to drive impactful results through a strong understanding and expertise in developing strategic social media, thought leadership and creative content campaigns.

• Collaborate with and develop materials for International Corporate Affairs colleagues to help ensure successful efforts to communicate brand and therapeutic area milestones and enhance communication flow between WW and local

• Media relations interest and understanding to help support media strategy and interactions for their areas of responsibility.

• Manage an external PR agency for specific projects including budget management specific to your projects.

• This role will not have any direct reports; however, the successful candidate will be able to manage cross-functional teams and working effectively in a highly matrixed organization.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will be a self-motivated leader with a track record of setting, driving and delivering against integrated communications strategies.

• S/he will have expertise in strategic planning, issues management, internal and external communications

• S/he must be able to collaborate with business leaders and teams to develop integrated communications strategies and have demonstrated ability to successfully lead and influence others. Finally, this individual will have a strong grasp of storytelling that can engage and energize employees and support the company’s business objectives.

• 6+ years of professional experience in the healthcare or related industry with a focus on internal and external communications (executive communications or marketing is preferred).

• Proven ability to drive strategic communicationinitiatives aligned with broader companyobjectives; and be able to quickly learnthe business and operate within a complex, fast paced and changing environment.

• Proven understanding and expertise in developing social media, thought leadership and creative content campaigns and solid understanding of the changing global media environment and the role of digital media in reaching key audiences.

• Solid commercial focus and business acumen,including an understanding of how policy,advocacy, pricing and access work together to implement integrated strategies.

• Solid understanding of medicine and scientific approaches and/or significant in the area of the science behind medicines is critical.

• Solid understanding of the changing global media environment and the role of digital media in reaching key audiences.

• Record of success and experience in leading and advising senior and executive level employees and teams.

• A strong understanding of business critical priorities, and ability to apply understanding of market dynamics into strategy.

• Creative and versatile professional with experience in the development and implementation of integrated communications.

• Excellent writing skills (i.e., ability to produce clear, compelling, motivating communications quickly).

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent project management skills and the ability to successfully work in a matrix organization, lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex projects.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects with a sense of urgency.

• Proficiency with web-based, digital communications and social media tools.

• A Bachelor's degree.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1576907

Updated: 2024-05-04 01:22:13.461 UTC

Location: Lawrence Township-NJ

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.