Associate Director of Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs, Ireland
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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here uniquely interesting work happens every day in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. Youll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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: Associate Director of Policy Advocacy & Government Affairs Ireland Position Summary BMS is recruiting an Associate Director of Policy Advocacy & Government Affairs Ireland. Operating in a complex but highly visible market with a significant BMS footprint this person will be responsible for setting and delivering BMSs policy patient advocacy and government engagement strategy in Ireland shaping the external environment to support timely and equitable patient access to innovative medicines. The role involves seniorlevel engagement with government the HSE regulators patient organisations and system leaders translating political and policy developments into clear strategic advice and action for the UK & Ireland leadership team. Develop and lead an all-Ireland wide policy advocacy & government affairs strategy. Work closely with key stakeholders including Site lead & Strategy & Business excellence lead at Cruiserath and with the cross functional commercialization teams based in Ireland and in the UK to achieve shared objectives. Shape Public Policy: Champion and execute initiatives that influence political debates legislation and national policies all aimed at optimising patient access to medicines in Ireland. Set and deliver measurable objectives for policy influence access improvements and reputation enhancement reporting progress to senior leadership. Build Relationships: Map and prioritise key stakeholders in Irelands policy landscape including patient groups government bodies and industry partners. Lead proactive engagement with government departments health agencies and parliamentary committees to shape policy outcomes aligned with BMS mission. Be the face of our company in these interactions. Advocate for Patients: Ensure that all policy and advocacy initiatives are grounded in the goal of improving health outcomes and access for patients in Ireland. Engage with patient advocacy groups to ensure their voices are heard and collaborate on shared priorities. Strategic Counsel: Anticipate and respond to emerging policy trends such as Life Science Strategy digital health personalized medicine and sustainability in healthcare. Provide expert advice to our organization on navigating the ever-changing policy and political landscape in Ireland. Share insights and guide our approach to public policy challenges. Represent Our Interests: Actively participate in trade associations to ensure our interests are well-represented and maximized. You will be the BMS Chief Representative to IPHA proactively engaging in workstreams to shape policy and faster access to innovative medicines. Advise Senior Leadership: Work closely with General Manager of UK & Ireland senior executives including the Global Policy team to enhance our engagement with the Irish Government. Corporate Governance & Directorship: Serve as a statutory director of Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals UC with responsibility for upholding the highest standards of corporate governance. This includes oversight and formal sign-off of company accounts ensuring compliance with Irish legal and regulatory requirements and contributing to the effective stewardship of the organizations financial and operational integrity. A clear commitment to improving patient access to innovative therapies in Ireland and to ensure the patient voice is meaningfully reflected in policy and advocacy efforts. A passionate advocate with a proven track record in health policy advocacy or government affairs with demonstrated ability to secure policy change within the Irish market. Minimum of eight years relevant experience gained in Government politics the health system patient advocacy consultancy or the wider life sciences industry. An innovative thinker with deep understanding of Irelands political landscape health system public health priorities and medicines and life sciences policy and how this can align with BMSs in-market European and global priorities. A confident navigator of complex policy and political environments. A compelling communicator capable of absorbing synthesising and clearly articulating complex issues for diverse audiences including senior internal stakeholders. Strong leadership skills with the ability to represent BMSs significant Irish footprint and interests internally and externally operating with autonomy as key and senior representative of a high-impact team. Excellent relationshipbuilding skills with experience engaging effectively across government system leaders patient organisations and industry stakeholders. Why you should apply #LI-Hybrid If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work Life-changing Careers On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential site-by-design field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration innovation productivity and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. Supporting People with Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application or in any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. Candidate Rights BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position please visit this page for important additional information: Protection We will never request payments financial information or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way please contact BMS at . 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With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients lives through science every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture promoting global participation in clinical trials while our shared values of passion innovation urgency accountability inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
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- Crisis Management
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- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
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About Company
Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases. Our medicines are helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immu ... View more
