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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. Read more: Program Director Executive Engagement & Transformation will be a key strategic leader within the Medical Affairs organization responsible for driving cultural transformation strengthening external collaborations and ensuring seamless communication across the medical function. This individual will play a critical role in enhancing executive engagement fostering crossfunctional alignment and reinforcing the external influence of Medical Affairs.
This position will be based at Princeton Pike (PPK) Headquarters and will report directly to Head of Medical Affairs
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Engagement & Strategic Communication
Develop and execute a comprehensive executive engagement strategy to enhance the visibility and influence of Medical Affairs leadership team across the organization and externally.
Partner closely with corporate communication to craft and deliver compelling executive communications including keynotes thought leadership materials and strategic updates.
Facilitate highimpact engagement strategy and plans across therapeutic areas with external stakeholders including thought leaders (TLs) scientific societies advocacy groups and industry influencers.
Lead the development of Medical Affairs strategic narratives ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and scientific advancements.
2. Cultural Transformation Organizational Alignment & Skillset building
Strengthen the Medical Affairs culture by reinforcing BMS values increasing engagement and driving a highperformance patientcentric mindset.
Work closely with leadership to embed transformation initiatives into daytoday operations ensuring clear alignment with business objectives.
Drive internal engagement programs including town halls leadership summits and forums to connect teams with the broader medical mission.
Ensure Medical Affairs is continuously advancing its foundational skillsets for leadership and strong scientific acumen
3. External Collaboration & Thought Leadership
Establish and maintain key external partnerships to advance Medical Affairs reputation as a thought leader in scientific engagement and healthcare innovation.
Develop initiatives that enhance Medical Affairs role in developing crossindustry collaborations.
In collaboration with corporate communications identify opportunities for Medical Affairs leaders to participate in global panels conferences and executive roundtables.
4. Medical Affairs Communication & Information Flow
Ensure seamless transparent and effective communication across the Medical Affairs organization facilitating strategic alignment.
Oversee content strategy and for internal leadership updates external presentations and key messaging.
Drive medical storytelling excellence ensuring our communications inspire action and reinforce Medical Affairs value proposition.
Work closely with Corporate Communications to ensure alignment with the broader corporate communication strategy ensuring consistency and impact across all messaging.
Qualifications & Experience
10 years of experience in a strategic leadership role within Medical Affairs Corporate Affairs Communications or Executive Engagement.
Proven ability to engage influence and align executive stakeholders across functions.
Strong understanding of the biopharma industry medical landscape and external engagement best practices.
Exceptional storytelling presentation and communication skills with a track record of shaping highimpact narratives.
Experience leading cultural transformation initiatives within complex organizations.
Background in external affairs public affairs or strategic partnerships is a plus.
Ability to work onsite at Princeton Pike Headquarters (PPK).
Key Competencies
Strategic Influence & Executive Presence: Ability to engage senior leaders and external stakeholders effectively.
Transformation Leadership: Experience driving organizational change culturebuilding and engagement initiatives.
Medical & Scientific Acumen: Understanding of the medical affairs function and the external scientific landscape.
Communication Excellence: Strong ability to translate complex scientific and business strategies into compelling messaging.
Collaboration & Relationship Building: Adept at fostering crossfunctional partnerships and external alliances.
Why This Role
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Medical Affairs leading transformation executive engagement and cultural alignment to maximize our impact internally and externally. The Senior Program Director will be instrumental in ensuring that Medical Affairs continues to operate as a highly engaged externally influential and strategically aligned function within the organization.
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