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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director, Drug Development Immunology, CV, Neuroscience Communications is responsible for executing the communications strategy that supports a differentiated scientific leadership presence for the company in Immunology, CV and Neuroscience, working in close collaboration with Commercial, Development, Medical and matrix team leaders. This role will have point responsibility for the Immunology, CV and Neuroscience clinical stage (Ph2 & Ph3) portfolios, as well as telling the BMS scientific leadership story for these therapeutic areas. The role is responsible for executing an integrated internal and external communications plan and content to support these therapeutic areas and assets in development. S/he is responsible for supporting the overall therapeutic area messaging and initiatives that support broader corporate messages and educate/engage employees. This role works closely with the broader R&D Communications team, WW Commercial Communications lead in these therapeutic areas, the Corporate Communications team, Advocacy and Investor Relations and market-based communicators to support their efforts to successfully communicate the scientific story and therapeutic area milestones and programs.

The position will report to the Senior Director, Drug Development Immunology, CV and Neuroscience Communications and is based in Princeton, NJ.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The high-level scope of the responsibilities of the Director, Drug Development Immunology, CV and Neuroscience Communications, is as follows:

• Execute the scientific communications strategy across the Immunology, CV and Neuroscience therapeutic areas for internal and external audiences.
• Develop and deliver editorial strategy and content to support the Immunology, CV and Neuroscience pipelines and contribute to the overall digital and social media strategy for the Company.
• Execute the communications strategy for data milestones and medical meetings to drive effective communications and initiatives aligned with the business and in support of enterprise priorities, and in close collaboration with Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and the WW Commercial Communications teams.
• Execute the communications strategy in support of clinical trial recruitment goals for select studies across Immunology, CV and Neuroscience in close collaboration with the Global Drug Operations team within Drug Development.
• Support key executives within Drug Development in thought leadership initiatives designed to elevate the company’s reputation in Immunology, CV and Neuroscience.
• In coordination with Corporate Communications and Strategy & Issues Management teams, support issues management on related reputational issues as needed, to mitigate risk and ensure messaging is aligned.
• Support the oversight of the budget and contract management of external agency resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal skills and work in a collaborative spirit. The successful candidate will additionally possess excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrate a proven ability to lead communications initiatives aligned with broader company objectives; and operate within a complex, fast-paced environment. S/he must be able to collaborate with business leaders and teams and have demonstrated ability to successfully influence others. A love of science is essential.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc.:

• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships, manage large and/or complex community and stakeholder engagement programs, work across divisions with colleagues of diverse business backgrounds and cultures.
• Past experience of working in a pharmaceutical or scientific industry.
• Proven track record driving scientific communications strategy in coordination with business partners.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively within the department and the business.
• Strong understanding of how to engage internal and external stakeholders with customer/patient-focused mindset.
• Superior written and interpersonal communications skills and ability use scientific expertise to craft corporate messages and strategies.
• Proven strategic planning and project management capabilities.
• Strong business acumen skills, ability to think strategically, in a creative and innovative manner.
• Proven experience working in a matrixed environment and operating within a complex, fast-paced and changing environment.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Communications, Journalism or related field.
• Accomplished communications professional with 10-12 years of experience in healthcare communications, public relations agency or related field. Healthcare experience and solid understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry is preferred.

Travel

• This position requires travel (approximately 20% as necessary).

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

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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

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

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/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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