Director, Purpose Communications

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

3d

About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. 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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Reporting to the Executive Director, Policy, Purpose & Patient Communications, the Director, Purpose Communications, will own the enterprise purpose communications strategy for BMS to elevate our programs across population health and LMIC, patient advocacy and patient engagement, sustainability and social impact and corporate giving among key stakeholders. These communications efforts aim to enhance the company's reputation and underscore its purpose-driven mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. The Director, Purpose Communications will lead and set the strategic framework and priorities for purpose-driven communications across Corporate Affairs, working closely with the BMS Global Purpose & Patient Experience (GPPE) team to identify opportunities to ensure our narratives, progress and milestones are consistently communicated through an integrated plan that differentiates the company. The role will also ensure appropriate connectivity with the communications strategy of the BMS Foundation, an independent charitable organization that advances health equity for underserved populations around the world.

Requirements

• Accomplished communications professional with 10 + experience in communications and/or public relations with a focus on health equity, corporate social responsibility, ESG, philanthropy or private foundations.
• University degree required.
• Demonstrated track record of shaping enterprise narratives, driving successful communications strategies focused on health equity, corporate philanthropy or private foundations, and advising senior leaders.
• Able to inspire trust, clarity, and consensus among internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, environment.
• Proven ability to think strategically, listen and learn proactively, take initiative, and constantly seek ways to innovate and do things better.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic communication strategies, plans and materials to elevate the purpose-driven work of Bristol Myers Squibb and position them as industry leaders and partners of choice.
• Provide strategic oversight of the integration of BMS health equity narratives and storytelling into an omnichannel communications plan that engages internal (employee) and external audiences (patients, advocacy groups, investors, policymakers).
• Ensure connectivity with BMS Foundation communications strategy and its connection to purpose.
• Serve as senior communications advisor across corporate, foundation and philanthropic teams.
• Advise Global Purpose & Patient Experience (GPPE) team on purpose-related reputational issues, working closely to identify opportunities to elevate programmatic milestones, publications and events.
• Build and oversee enterprise thought leadership strategy related to purpose, including priority narratives and spokespeople, as well as associated speaking opportunities, media interviews, social engagement.
• Guide external partners and grantees, as appropriate, to provide communications counsel and ensure connectivity.
• Develop collateral materials including messaging/talking points, press releases, website content, fact sheets, op-eds and social content.
• Drive employee awareness and engagement with purpose-driven work of BMS to inspire our people.
• Own issues management strategy for to population health/LMIC programs, community engagement, corporate giving, and related communications, in partnership with Corporate Affairs leadership.
• Identify and track aligned KPIs. Uses insights to inform strategic adjustments and to demonstrate value and impact to senior leadership.
• Manage agency relationship and own oversight of associated budget spend.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director