Director, Global Policy and Business Strategy Integration – Cell Therapy

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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.

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Thats not a hypothetical here. Its your day-to-day reality.

At Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) were transforming the way cancer is treated and Cell Therapy sits at the very heart of that mission. But groundbreaking science alone doesnt get treatments to patients.

The Role

Were looking for aDirector Global Policy & Business Strategy Integration Cell Therapy a senior leader who can sit at the intersection of policy and commercial strategy and turn that complexity into real-world progress for patients and the business.

This isnt a behind-the-scenes role. Youll be the bridge between global policy thinking and on-the-ground execution working directly with BMSs senior leaders and shaping how Cell Therapy succeeds not just scientifically but commercially and politically across the world.

What Youll Actually Be Doing

• Setting the strategic direction Youll lead the development and delivery of a Global Policy Strategy thats fully aligned with BMSs commercial priorities. That means working hand-in-hand with commercial medical market access and R&D teams to make sure policy isnt an afterthought its embedded into every major business decision from day one.
• Making global strategies work locally Youll partner directly with priority markets helping them adapt global policy approaches to their own commercial and political landscapes. Every market is different; youll know how to flex without losing strategic coherence.
• Shaping the environment Cell Therapy operates in Through external advocacy and stakeholder engagement youll build and nurture relationships with government bodies regulatory agencies and industry groups. You wont just react to the policy environment youll help shape it.
• Sitting at the leadership table Youll represent the Global Policy & Government Affairs function within the Cell Therapy Leadership Team bringing policy insight into the room where strategic decisions are made.
• Measuring what matters Youll design the frameworks that track whether policy initiatives are actually moving the needle defining KPIs and reporting directly to senior leadership on real business impact.

Whats In It For You

• Real influence at scale.This role gives you direct accountability for one of BMSs most exciting and strategically critical therapeutic areas. You wont be advising from the sidelines youll be driving decisions that shape the trajectory of Cell Therapy globally.
• A seat at the table earned and respected.With executive presence expected and cultivated here youll engage with the most senior leaders across BMS. This is a platform to build your profile in a way that few roles at this level can offer.
• The chance to connect policy to purpose.Cell Therapy represents some of the most promising advances in our industry today. When your policy work succeeds access improves reimbursement frameworks are strengthened and patients benefit.
• A genuinely global remit.From cross-functional collaboration across markets to engaging external stakeholders worldwide youll operate at a truly international level building expertise relationships and perspective that will define the next phase of your career.
• Freedom to lead not just manage.This is a role for someone who wants to build strategies systems relationships and teams. Youll have the autonomy to shape how policy integration works at BMS and the support of a world-class organisation behind you.

What Were Looking For

Youre likely someone who has spent10 yearsnavigating the world of public policy government affairs market access or strategy ideally within pharma or healthcare. You understand how complex organisations work and more importantly how to move them.

Youve led in matrixed environments before. You know how to bring people on the journey without having direct authority over them. Youre persuasive strategic without losing sight of the practical and globally minded without ignoring local nuance.

Specifically youll bring:

• An advanced degree in business public policy law political science or a related field
• Deep expertise in the pharmaceutical industry and an understanding of regulatory and policy landscapes across multiple markets
• Exceptional communication skills from boardroom presentations to building consensus across diverse global teams
• A proven track record ofinfluential leadership making things happen through relationships not just hierarchy
• A strategic mindset that connects long-term vision with actionable operational plans
• Experience in stakeholder engagement internally with executives externally with government and industry bodies

Why BMS Why Now

BMS is at an extraordinary moment. Our Cell Therapy pipeline represents a genuine frontier and the work happening here has the potential to change whats possible for patients with some of the hardest-to-treat diseases.

Were a company that believes the best science needs the best strategy around it. If you share that belief and you have the skills experience and drive to make it real wed love to hear from you.

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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.

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