Executive Director, Alliance Development, U.S. Policy & Government Affairs (USPGA)

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The Executive Director (ED), Alliance Development, will be an integral part of the U.S. Policy and Government Affairs (USPGA) leadership team and is charged with developing and executing strategic alliance building from a federal and state government affairs and policy perspective to drive alignment and support for BMS priorities among key third party partners. The ED will drive achievement of BMS enterprise, commercial and USPGA goals through thoughtful, durable and long-lasting alliances between BMS and patient groups, provider groups, think tanks, trade associations, thought leaders, and other key stakeholders to support and progress U.S. federal and state policies that impact the company and our patients.

The successful candidate will lead a team of federal and state alliance colleagues, while identifying where appropriate third-party stakeholder collaborations can advance shared priorities on a wide range of healthcare topics including access, value and equity. A critical goal for the Alliance Development team is to be viewed as the key resources for patient groups, provider groups, think tanks, trade associations in the development of policies and messaging on issues of importance and relevance.

The ED will also communicate and collaborate directly with senior corporate leaders and should be positioned to seek out and secure high-value opportunities to integrate and highlight BMS’ leadership and initiatives externally on relevant boards, and at key alliance conferences and summits.

Last, the successful candidate should possess extensive understanding of U.S. government affairs, particularly as it pertains to Congress, the Executive Branch, and State Legislatures, and have experience working with advocacy and patient groups making and influencing policy. Deep and pre-existing networks in the beltway trade association, patient group, and think tank communities will be key to the success of this position, along with strong knowledge of current public policies impacting the U.S. biopharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the USPGA leadership team and drive achievement of high impact organization approved goals
• Lead and manage a team of approximately 11 federal and state alliance development staff in Washington, DC and throughout the country
• Develop, implement and executive comprehensive alliance and advocacy strategies that reflect business priorities that support key business objectives for inline and pipeline products
• Position BMS as the key resource to inform stakeholders (patient groups, provider groups, think tanks, trade associations) in the development of policies and messaging on issues of importance and relevance.
• Actively participate in strategic planning with key trade associations, patient groups, think tanks, coalitions and other key partners to ensure political and policy alignment with BMS business priorities
• Build, maintain and expand relationships with relevant leaders at key third-party groups
• Develop plan to engage corporate executives more visibility with key third party partners to build and strengthen BMS’s visibility and leadership within these groups and the broader stakeholder community
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop comprehensive advocacy strategies and oversee and ensure an effective, key influential stakeholder outreach program
• Represent BMS in industry forums, and serving as an external representative of the company on US policy matters in from of key stakeholders.
• Manage external consultants, ensuring they are informed and aligned to organizational objectives

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

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Compensation Overview

$276,340 - $334,853

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https : / / careers.bms.com / life-at-bms / .

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following : Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility / infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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

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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. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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