Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is hiring: Associate Director, Strategy & Media

Associate Director, Strategy & Media Relations 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 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 Reporting to the Executive Director, Global Media Relations and Financial Communications, the Associate Director, Strategy & Media Relations serves as a key member of BMS’s Global Media Relations and Financial Communications Team, supporting the development and updates to the enterprise's crisis communications playbook and ensuring its integration with pertinent organizational protocols. This role requires a candidate with experience in crisis communications, media relations, digital and social media, internal, and international communications. The ideal candidate will be proactive and an exceptional strategist with strong writing skills, thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. You will be at the forefront of preparing and responding to emergent situations with a nuanced approach. This includes managing sensitive situations, handling challenging media inquiries, and serving as a key advisor to critical partners and leaders across the enterprise. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of collaboration and working across a matrixed organization, influencing outcomes, and being committed to positively impacting the communities and stakeholders we serve. Key Responsibilities Support the development and implementation of comprehensive crisis communication strategies and provide strategic communication advice to senior leadership during critical situations. Help design and implement crisis response plans that address immediate and long-term challenges, align with stakeholders, and strategize with interdisciplinary teams for effective crisis resolution. Collaborate closely with other members of the Global Media Relations and Financial Communications Team, and other key internal partners to advise company spokespersons, support crisis media training, and create compelling strategic content for various communication needs during crises. Foster a deep understanding of diverse cultures and practices, ensuring global perspectives are integrated into crisis communication strategies and responses. Help maintain the organization’s enterprise crisis communications playbook with a focus on scenario-based readiness and emergent agile response. Participate in and occasionally lead the planning and execution of crisis communication trainings and simulations. Develop media materials including pitches, talking points for interviews, etc. Prepare background and briefing materials, plans logistics and prepares spokespeople for top-tier media opportunities. Demonstrate strong judgment and superior media acumen when engaging with reporters. Share best practices and maintain the crisis communications ‘center of excellence’ to drive consistency across issues and crises that arise across the enterprise. Report on KPIs for crisis communication strategies and ensure strategic execution and alignment with organizational goals. Closely monitor external trends and insights to advise on where and how BMS should have a voice. Stay up to date on trends, corporate issues, and news; Shares learnings and insights with the broader Corporate Affairs team. Socialize external announcements to internal audiences to advance workforce knowledge of BMS people, products, positions and performance. Uphold the company's commitment to integrity and obligations to our stakeholders. Key Qualifications 8+ years of experience in public relations, crisis communications, media relations, corporate communications, or a related area within the biopharmaceutical or similar industry. Demonstrated expertise in crisis communications, including proactive and reactive situation management. Project management skills with proven success managing major projects and deadlines. Excellent writing and research skills, with knowledge of AP style and a keen attention to detail. Proven leadership skills with the ability to build consensus under pressure. Experience in media relations, supporting executives, and familiarity with digital channels and social media strategies. Exceptional problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills. Excels in fast-paced, challenging environment. High personal and professional integrity with a keen ability for innovative and analytical thinking. Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or other relevant field. Location Princeton - NJ – US If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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. On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. #J-18808-Ljbffr