Director, Federal Government Affairs

Bristol Myers Squibb • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Federal Government Affairs is accountable for shaping health care policy to benefit patient access, affordability, and innovation. The Director will be responsible for initiating and executing comprehensive strategies around policy proposals in Washington that will support BMS Enterprise priorities to bring innovative treatments to patients. The individual will be responsible for implementing an outreach strategy with Members of the United States Congress that align with BMS’ patient focused principles. The Director will monitor and analyze policies, trends and activities in Washington, DC and will be responsible for communicating the business impact to key external and internal stakeholders and shaping legislation through engagement.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience/ service on Capitol Hill or relevant private sector professional experience
• Excellent verbal, analytical, written and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in interpreting and distilling complex information
• Excellent organizational and project management skills—demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple work streams
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including trade associations and coalitions, and ability to proactively drive consensus.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships, internally and externally
• Travel as required

Responsibilities

• Represent BMS before the U.S. Congress, primarily with Senate Republicans on company specific issues as well as issues of importance to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to ensure an aligned approach and pursuit of Enterprise goals and priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with Members of Congress and their staff that will distinguish the company as a leader in the biopharmaceutical space while proactively advancing company objectives.
• Navigate the legislative and political environment and create (and implement) comprehensive strategies to address regulatory, legislative and policy issues that may impact BMS.
• Engage with external groups, including trade associations, to influence internal decisions and ensure alignment with BMS goals and priorities.
• Execute tactics around the company’s Political Action Committee focused on political giving strategy and internal growth.
• Provide updates and presentations to internal colleagues on developments in Washington, DC.
• Manage federal engagement by BMS consultants.
• Additional duties as necessary to support USPGA.

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.
• 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.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed