Senior Manager, Policy, Purpose and Patient Communications

Senior Manager, Policy, Purpose and Patient Communications

Senior Manager, Policy, Purpose and Patient Communications

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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.

Working with Us
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 .
Position Summary
The Senior Manager serves as a key contributor to the strategic communication plans within the Policy, Purpose, and Patient Communications team. This position is responsible for driving initiatives that strengthen corporate reputation and foster positive stakeholder engagement.
50% of this role will be focused on patient communications. This includes managing the patient asset library and collaborating cross-functionally to produce engaging patient-focused content and initiatives.
In addition to handling patient communications, 50% of this role will provide flexible support to the Senior Director of Policy, Purpose, and Patient Communications, contributing to the team's overall success. Responsibilities will include assisting with policy and purpose communications initiatives, crafting and disseminating key messages, and ensuring alignment across various communication channels. Additionally, this role will be involve providing logistical and event support for thought leadership activities, including planning and coordinating events and preparing materials.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role at the intersection of policy, purpose, and patient communications. You will have the chance to contribute significantly to high-impact projects, shape strategic initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance our mission. This position offers a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in our communication efforts. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to driving positive change and achieving excellence in all areas of communications.
Key Responsibilities

• Support patient communications, including the development and delivery of impactful messaging and materials that resonate with diverse patient audiences.
• Manage the patient asset library, working cross-functionally with the Global Patient Experience team and Brand & Creative team to ensure the library is effectively maintained, updated, and easily accessible.
• Assist with policy and purpose communications initiatives by crafting, refining, and disseminating key messages, ensuring consistency and alignment across communication channels to support organizational goals.
• Provide logistical and event support for thought leadership activities, including planning and executing events, preparing presentations and materials, coordinating timelines, and managing follow-up actions to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to innovative solutions that enhance communications efforts.
• Provide ad-hoc support as needed for the Senior Director, Policy, Purpose and Patients.
• Demonstrates a passion for learning, innovation, sense of urgency, accountability, working inclusively and with integrity.
  

• Communications professional with at least 5 years + experience in communications, brand or corporate communications, public relations agency or related field.
• Healthcare experience and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry are preferred.
• University degree required. Degree in Communications or a related field preferred.
• Expertise developing corporate communications plans aligning internal, external, and stakeholder communications against business priorities.
• Superior written and interpersonal communications skills. Strong presentation and facilitation skills; ability to engage with and persuade a wide variety of audiences.
  

• This individual will report to the Senior Director, Policy, Purpose and Patients, and be based in Princeton, NJ or Washington, DC.