Director, Global Policy & Government Affairs

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with GPGA global leaders based in Washington, DC and New Jersey.
• Partner with senior leadership of the China affiliate team, including the General Manager, Head of Value Access and Government Affairs and other leaders, to develop effective government affairs strategies to shape key policy issues in support of BMS’ business needs and priority objectives.
• Drive cross functional collaboration on China with other members of the GPGA team and with global colleagues in Corporate Affairs, Commercialization, Market Access, Medical Affairs, R&D, BD, Legal and Regulatory.
• Engage with government officials in China, U.S. government officials, and with their representatives bilaterally and through platforms provided by trade associations, including PhRMA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in support of BMS objectives and in close collaboration with other members of the GPGA team based in Washington DC, Brussels, and New Jersey.
• Monitor relevant developments in the global policy landscape and inform key internal stakeholders; work with them to assess the impact on BMS and develop action plans where needed.
• Develop dedicated global policy & government affairs initiatives and support the rollout of global policy initiatives to support BMS therapy areas and advance BMS policy objectives across China.
• Support BMS’ leadership in the external environment to enhance BMS external engagement, including effective engagement of BMS executives by providing high-quality briefings ahead of industry meetings.
• Ensure BMS is appropriately represented in industry associations and engage in relevant industry working groups to proactively shape their agenda and positions in line with BMS strategic goals.
• Work with the local China team to support design and implementation of market shaping campaigns for BMS brands and pipeline innovation in the fields of cardiovascular health, immunology, oncology or hematology.
• Develop and manage relationships with relevant public affairs agencies and other partners.
• Work in close collaboration with functional leads across BMS to support affiliate teams in the development of cross-functional annual strategic plans.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 10 years of public policy and/or government affairs experience.
• Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in a related field such as, political science, law, science, economics or public health administration.
• Significant lobbying experience in a multinational company environment, with excellent reputation and recognition by industry peers, policymakers, and other policy influencers.
• Experience providing strategic guidance and work with affiliate teams and General Managers to develop effective government affairs strategies to shape key policy issues in support of BMS’ business needs.

• Strong track record of policy shaping and public affairs campaigns (experience in healthcare preferred but not required).
• Understanding of biopharmaceutical industry issues preferred.

• Active network with government officials and with their representatives bilaterally and through platforms provided by trade associations, including PhRMA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
• Good knowledge of relevant developments in the policy landscape in health and trade policy in China.
• Proven ability to engage with government stakeholders and third-party organizations and build solid trusting stakeholder relationships. Having an extensive contact network in the region will be a plus.
• Experience developing dedicated global policy & international government affairs initiatives and support the rollout of global policy initiatives of relevance to support BMS therapy areas and advance BMS policy objectives.
• Ability to work in close collaboration with functional leads across BMS to support affiliate teams in the development of cross-functional annual strategic plans.
• Familiarity with collaborating with colleagues across multiple internal functions, including in Corporate Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Strategy & Operations, Legal etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Self-starter who excels in a fast-paced environment, able to flexibly adjust depending on evolving needs.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail and proven track record of completing projects and meet deadlines.
• Possesses a high level of integrity, maturity, and sound judgement.

The location for this role will be in Beijing, China.
 

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Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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