Senior Manager, Thought Leadership & Issues Communications

Role: Senior Manager, Enterprise Thought Leadership & Crisis & Issues Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb, supporting global reputation by executing thought leadership strategies and managing crisis communication efforts. Responsibilities: develop and implement initiatives to elevate leadership visibility, craft messaging, and materials for external engagements, measure impact through metrics and media coverage, and support crisis scenario planning to ensure organizational readiness and effective response. Requirements: 7+ years in corporate communications, preferably within healthcare or regulated industries; strong writing, research, and storytelling skills; experience supporting senior leaders in high-profile settings; project management capability in complex, matrixed environments; bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field. Preferred: experience in healthcare/biotech sectors, familiarity with issues management, and crisis communication frameworks. High-Value specifics: role involves strategic communication planning for high-stakes issues, public reputation management, and thought leadership across the biotech and healthcare landscape. Collaboration with corporate and leadership teams is central, with a focus on integrity and stakeholder engagement. Work setup: not explicitly stated, likely hybrid or remote, with some onsite requirements based on organizational protocols.