Director, People Experience Communications
Bristol Myers Squibb
7 days ago
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
Human Resources
Position Summary:
The Director, People Experience Communications is responsible for shaping and delivering strategic communications for the People Organization, in alignment with HR and enterprise objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute integrated, audience-first communications strategies and campaigns supporting BMS People Strategy and enterprise priorities.
- Apply marketing/brand mindset to internal communications using segmentation, insights, and creative concepts to drive engagement and behavior change.
- Drive employee engagement through bold storytelling connecting employees to purpose, strategy, and impact.
- Lead creative narrative/content development (video, digital, leadership platforms, social-style storytelling) across internal and external channels.
- Partner with People Org and Corporate Affairs to deliver cohesive communications across inclusion & Culture, PBRG, and broader People initiatives.
- Build and deliver enterprise-level campaigns reinforcing culture, values, and employee experience.
- Translate complex transformation initiatives into clear, motivating communications.
- Align messaging, channels, and editorial strategy for leadership and employee audiences.
- Lead multi-channel communications (enterprise email, video, digital platforms, live experiences such as People Week, town halls, activations).
- Innovate continuously by testing new formats, channels, and storytelling techniques.
Requirements:
- 10+ years employee communications experience in Pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industry.
- Bachelor’s in a related field.
- Demonstrated leadership/collaboration with internal teams and agency support.
- Marketing/brand or agency environment experience strongly preferred.
- Proven strategic campaign design/execution aligned to business priorities.
- Ability to translate strategy into compelling storytelling and content experiences.
- Strong understanding of modern channels/formats (digital, video, social-style content).
- Exceptional written/interpersonal skills; success executing complex change management campaigns.
- Strong presentation/facilitation skills; ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Experience working with ambiguity and complexity.
- High comfort building trust with stakeholders in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting compensation range: $185,640–$224,952 (Princeton, NJ).
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision); wellbeing support programs; financial protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, etc.).
- Paid time off: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) for US exempt employees; 160 hours annual paid vacation for certain locations/roles.
Application Instructions:
- Apply even if the role doesn’t perfectly match your resume.
The Director, People Experience Communications is responsible for shaping and delivering strategic communications for the People Organization, in alignment with HR and enterprise objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute integrated, audience-first communications strategies and campaigns supporting BMS People Strategy and enterprise priorities.
- Apply marketing/brand mindset to internal communications using segmentation, insights, and creative concepts to drive engagement and behavior change.
- Drive employee engagement through bold storytelling connecting employees to purpose, strategy, and impact.
- Lead creative narrative/content development (video, digital, leadership platforms, social-style storytelling) across internal and external channels.
- Partner with People Org and Corporate Affairs to deliver cohesive communications across inclusion & Culture, PBRG, and broader People initiatives.
- Build and deliver enterprise-level campaigns reinforcing culture, values, and employee experience.
- Translate complex transformation initiatives into clear, motivating communications.
- Align messaging, channels, and editorial strategy for leadership and employee audiences.
- Lead multi-channel communications (enterprise email, video, digital platforms, live experiences such as People Week, town halls, activations).
- Innovate continuously by testing new formats, channels, and storytelling techniques.
Requirements:
- 10+ years employee communications experience in Pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industry.
- Bachelor’s in a related field.
- Demonstrated leadership/collaboration with internal teams and agency support.
- Marketing/brand or agency environment experience strongly preferred.
- Proven strategic campaign design/execution aligned to business priorities.
- Ability to translate strategy into compelling storytelling and content experiences.
- Strong understanding of modern channels/formats (digital, video, social-style content).
- Exceptional written/interpersonal skills; success executing complex change management campaigns.
- Strong presentation/facilitation skills; ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Experience working with ambiguity and complexity.
- High comfort building trust with stakeholders in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting compensation range: $185,640–$224,952 (Princeton, NJ).
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision); wellbeing support programs; financial protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, etc.).
- Paid time off: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) for US exempt employees; 160 hours annual paid vacation for certain locations/roles.
Application Instructions:
- Apply even if the role doesn’t perfectly match your resume.