Director, External Relations Think Tanks & Institutes

Director, External Relations Think Tanks & Institutes

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Position Summary

The Director, External Relations Think Tanks & Institutes will lead Bristol Myers Squibb's engagement strategy with the policy think tank and research institute community to advance federal policy priorities and promote patient access to innovative medicines. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Alliances and Issue Advocacy, this role will proactively build and manage strategic relationships, shape the external policy environment, and drive advocacy efforts aligned with BMS's mission and business objectives.

This individual will serve as BMS's ambassador to the intellectual policy ecosystem, participating regularly in think tank programming, identifying emerging issues, and surfacing strategic opportunities for engagement across BMS's policy and business teams. The role requires a strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset and a passion for coalition-building across diverse policy domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy with leading think tanks and policy institutes across the ideological spectrum.
• Represent BMS at think tank events, briefings, and convenings, ensuring consistent visibility and relationship-building.
• Identify and elevate opportunities for BMS executives and policy experts to participate in thought leadership, research collaborations, and strategic dialogues.
• Monitor emerging policy trends and debates, providing actionable intelligence and issue-spotting to USPGA and HQ stakeholders.
• Position BMS as a trusted resource on key issues such as cancer care, brain health, cardiovascular, access to innovation, and healthcare delivery.
• Collaborate across internal teams to align think tank engagement with broader advocacy, business, and communications strategies.
• Ensure BMS is recognized as a credible and proactive participant in shaping the external policy environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Compensation Overview : Washington DC - US : $206,210 - $249,878

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 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.

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