Director, External Relations - Conservative Organizations
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time
Remote friendly (Washington, DC)
United States
Corporate Functions
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Role Summary
The Director, External Relations - Conservative Organizations will lead Bristol Myers Squibb's engagement strategy with conservative think tanks and policy organizations 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.
Responsibilities
- Position BMS as a thought leader within the conservative policy community by cultivating high-impact relationships and partnerships.
- Develop and execute external engagement strategies that address both immediate policy challenges and long-term opportunities to shape a market-based healthcare environment
- Lead advocacy campaigns that integrate policy research, stakeholder activation, coalition development, and public affairs tactics to achieve measurable outcomes.
- Represent BMS at key convenings, forums, and programming to elevate the company's voice and policy leadership.
- Establish clear goals and accountabilities for external relationships, ensuring alignment with BMS's federal policy priorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in public policy, political science, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in advocacy, public policy, or government affairs within a corporate, trade association, or government setting.
- Demonstrated success in building and managing relationships with conservative policy organizations and third-party stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of health policy and the biopharmaceutical industry, with appreciation for its complexity and regulatory environment.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver strategic outcomes.
- Exceptional communication skills-written, verbal, and interpersonal-with the ability to engage diverse audiences and unify stakeholders.
- Experience developing integrated advocacy strategies using a range of communications channels and tactics.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills; thrives in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
Education
- Not specified beyond degree requirements above.