Senior Director, Medical Communications

Princeton, NJ (On-site)

$214K/yr – $259K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the global Medical communications strategy and executive-counsel relationships, leading multi-channel plans and stakeholder engagement across Medical to align with enterprise narratives.

  • Executive counsel to the SVP of Global Medical and Global Medical Leadership Team
  • Cross-functional collaboration to harmonize Medical communications with enterprise messaging

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops and executes integrated, multi-channel communications plans that inform and engage stakeholders about Medical's mission, strategic priorities, impact agenda, and critical role in executing Commercialization business plans, including Medical Evidence Generation, Scientific Leadership, product launches, and Medical's evolving operating model.
  • Provides dedicated executive communications counsel and support to the SVP of Global Medical, encompassing both internal communications (organization announcements, town halls, videos, speaking engagements, slide development, intranet messages, and business briefing reports) and external communications (speaking engagements, media opportunities, social media content, and articles aligned with CLT Thought Leadership plans).
  • Provides executive communications counsel and support to members of the Global Medical Leadership Team, guiding communications cascade, engagement activities, and leader visibility efforts that are consistent with enterprise messaging and the broader Commercialization narrative.
  • Develops above-brand Medical communications messaging and strategy, coordinating implementation across the Medical organization worldwide and collaborating with disease area and therapeutic area communications leads to ensure cohesion and alignment.
  • Identifies, develops, and supports unique storylines, content, and positioning opportunities for Medical leaders in alignment with broader company and Commercialization narratives, ensuring Medical's voice is integrated into enterprise-level thought leadership plans.
  • Produces impactful communications across all relevant formats and channels, including town hall content, organization announcements, videos, slideware, briefing materials, toolkits, web and social media content, and articles, ensuring all content aligns with BMS brand strategies in tone, style, and channel approach.
  • Drives employee engagement and high performance within the Medical organization by developing and executing communications plans that motivate employees to understand and act on the company's mission, strategic priorities, and culture in their daily work.
  • Manages and curates the ongoing creation, maintenance, and oversight of content that serves Global Medical's business needs across digital platforms, including the Medical SharePoint site, Yammer group, and other enterprise channels.
  • Develops and fosters collaborative relationships across Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communications, commercial, and scientific teams to ensure strategic alignment and drive cohesive, complementary communications in support of broader BMS objectives.
  • Coordinates closely with media and external communications teams to advance external thought leadership for Global Medical, including speaking forum coordination, social and digital content development, and media engagement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field required.
  • Minimum 12 years of relevant communications experience, with a demonstrated track record in executive communications, internal and external communications strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Prior experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a related medical science business required. Experience supporting medical affairs, scientific, or R&D organizations is strongly preferred.
  • Key Competency Requirements - Demonstrated business acumen and experience in the life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries, with the ability to translate complex scientific and medical concepts into compelling, accessible communications.
  • Proven ability to effectively counsel and influence senior leaders, serving as a trusted strategic advisor in both communications and business settings.
  • Exceptional collaborative and teaming skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and counterparts at all levels of the company, both within Corporate Affairs and across the broader matrix.
  • Advanced written, verbal, editing, and interpersonal skills, including hands-on experience developing business leader communications and executive materials.
  • Strong strategic planning, process management, and business planning skills, with superior critical thinking and sound business judgment.
  • Proven track record of proactively identifying solutions to complex communications challenges and creating innovative approaches in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Strong consultative and creativity skills with a keen attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to balance multiple initiatives with competing priorities.
  • High learning agility and ability to quickly adapt to evolving technologies, business needs, and enterprise priorities.

Preferred

  • MBA or advanced degree a plus

Benefits

  • Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
  • U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
  • Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
  • Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
  • U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
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