Director, External Relations Business Associations & Memberships

Strategic Engagement Leader

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Position Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a dedicated leader to drive strategic engagement with the business community, focusing on cross-sector corporate issues that influence the broader policy landscape. This role will serve as the company's primary liaison to major business associationssuch as the Business Roundtable (BRT), U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)and will be responsible for aligning BMS's healthcare priorities with the broader business agenda.

Key Responsibilities

Lead BMS's strategy and engagement with business associations, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and visibility in cross-sector policy discussions.

Build and manage high-impact relationships with business-focused organizations and coalitions, including BRT, Chamber, NAM, and others.

Represent BMS in forums addressing broad corporate issues such as fiscal policy, and regulatory reformbeyond traditional healthcare policy.

Develop and execute integrated advocacy strategies that elevate BMS's voice in the business community and influence external policy environments.

Serve as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders on business group dynamics and opportunities for engagement.

Monitor and assess emerging trends in corporate advocacy and translate insights into actionable strategies for BMS.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across policy, public affairs, and executive leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in public policy, political science, business, or related field preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate affairs, government relations, or public policyideally with prior experience at a business association or trade or as a legislative staffer.

Strong generalist policy acumen with the ability to engage across a wide range of issues and connect dots between policy and business priorities.

Proven ability to navigate complex political and corporate landscapes, with a track record of building coalitions and driving strategic outcomes.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage senior executives, policymakers, and external stakeholders.

Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and advising on corporate positioning in politically sensitive environments.

Strategic thinker with a broad lens on corporate engagement

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.

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