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Bristol-Myers Squibb

Associate Director, Global Development and Product Supply Issues Communications

Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543


Associate Director, Global Development and Product Supply Issues Communications

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The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.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 rich in diversity. 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.POSITION SUMMARY:This position reports to the Senior Director, Global Development and Product Supply Issues Management Communications, Bristol Myers Squibb, and will be located in the Lawrenceville, NJ corporate headquarters.The Associate Director is responsible for the development and execution of strategic internal and external communications and stakeholder engagement programs to support the Global Product Development and Supply organization (GPS) in its vital work of delivering medicines to patients around the world. The position requires sound business acumen, a strategic mindset, exceptional writing skills, and the agility to adapt to shifting priorities and situations.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Consults, develops and executes communications and stakeholder engagement strategies on all global product shortages, allocation scenarios, manufacturing delays/issues, product deletions, quality issues, recalls, Health Authority/supplier/alliance partnership correspondence, health authority action as a result of facility inspection outcomes (for BMS and more than 100 global contract manufacturing organizations), raw material shortages and industry hot topics around product supply.Plays an active role in scenario-planning exercises and develops scenario-based communications materials to prepare the organization to react quickly during rapidly evolving situations.Works with Senior Director and colleagues to map stakeholder lists for given issues, based on understanding of broader BMS strategies, previous communications and key functions within the organization.Assists with development of overall GPS Issues communications messaging and strategy.Develops solid relationships with individuals throughout the GPS network and Corporate Affairs.Collaborates closely with global commercial brand leads; U.S. and International market communications leads; corporate media and reputation team; government affairs; and GPS functional leads in Quality, Supply Chain, Legal and Regulatory.QUALIFICATIONS:This role will not have any direct reports, but the Associate Director will play a critical role with cross-functional teams to consult, create and execute communications and stakeholder engagement programs and therefore, must possess strong interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will additionally possess exceptional written and oral communication skills; demonstrate a proven ability to drive strategic communication initiatives aligned with broader company objectives; and operate within a complex, fast-paced environment.Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc.:Exceptional writing and interpersonal communications skills. Strong presentation and facilitation skills; ability to engage with and persuade a wide variety of audiences.Ability to build strong, trusting relationships, support large/complex communications and stakeholder engagement programs, work across divisions with colleagues of diverse business backgrounds and cultures.Experience preparing messaging, both reactive and proactive, for use in a crisis.Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively within the department and across the business to drive and scale communications strategies across the enterprise.Strong project management skills, including ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities.Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Communications or related field.Communications professional with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in crisis communications, manufacturing/product/supply chain communications, public relations agency or related field. Healthcare experience and solid understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry is preferred.Travel:This position may require travel (approximately 10%).

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