Job Description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Associate Director, Above Brand Enterprise Programs, US VAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and coordinates US VAP LT key strategic enterprise culture and employee engagement initiatives (i.e., Diversity & Inclusion, Pulse Survey recommendations) for all field and home-office sites (PPK, SME, BKH, TPA, SEA).  Includes management of employee survey and feedback generation. Also responsible for involving directors, people managers, appropriate matrix teams and agency partners in execution of initiatives
• Responsible and accountable for developing, planning, executing, and refreshing US VAP communication planning for an audience of over 470 employees.  This includes town halls, Change Champions, “one over” meetings, lunch and learns, executive 1:1’s, POA and ad hoc meetings.
• Leads and drives decision-making to support two US VAP POA meetings for over 470+ employees. Responsible for leading external and internal business partners including Agency of Record, production companies, American Express, learning and development, finance, brand teams to develop and deliver cost effective POA agenda and timelines. This includes accountability for developing project plans, project related metrics, and project dashboards and serves as point to reconcile any variances to plans.
• Is accountable for US VAP Share Point site design and management. Leads and directs IT related resourcing and execution to support site maintenance and upgrades. Partners with VAP Strat Ops lead to support and communicate Global and Commercial updates related to VAP-wide systems integration and global IT upgrades.
• Track US VAP SVP calendars and meetings to ensure alignment with other department-wide calendars and the department’s communication needs
• Responsible for directly working with USVAP SVP to assemble and finalize slide decks and speaker notes for VAP town halls, POA meetings, Board of Director meetings etc.
• Leads ad hoc SVP and US VAP LT programs and initiatives i.e., Return To Office, “Fall Fridays”
• Leads all Recognition and national awards workstreams on behalf of 470+ employee US VAP team.
• Manages and tracks related project budgets, ensuring adherence to BMS policies and procedures
• Complies with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of BMS

Key Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required with a minimum of 8+ years in pharmaceuticals and/or related healthcare experience. US market access and commercial related experience preferred
• Candidates should have demonstrated performance in the following skills: team leadership, ability to drive decision-making and accountability, project management, SharePoint, resourcefulness, mobilizing matrix team members without authority and embracing teamwork in cross functional environment
• Understanding of US Market access environment and field experience a plus
• Strong executive presence, strategic leadership skills and the ability to present complex information to multiple stakeholders are required
• Candidate must act with a sense of accountability and urgency, while collaborating closely with others across a highly complex matrix.
• Proven ability to innovate and evolve skill sets across teams
• Ability to work independently with limited direction
• Travel to external partners and meetings may be required

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. 

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation.  Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment.  This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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