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Position: Lead, Global Policy & International Government Affairs, Japan & Korea

Location: Washington, D.C., additional locations in market

Position Summary

The Lead, Global Policy & International Government Affairs, Japan & Korea will partner and engage on behalf of the Global Policy & International Government Affairs team by directing policy strategy, research, partnerships and managing consultants. This role will provide leadership with the local and global teams on policy and government affairs strategy, engagement, including executive travel to the market. They will guide prioritization and provide thought leadership at trade associations, as well as ensure alignment with BMS strategy by shaping policy principles and proposals including support for future product launches and support greater executive leadership in Japan & Korea activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership and affiliate teams and General Managers in Japan & Korea 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 Japan & Korea with other members of the GPIGA team and with global colleagues in Corporate Affairs, Commercialization, Market Access, Medical Affairs, R&D, BD, Legal and Regulatory.
• Engage with officials from Japan & Korea, 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 GPIGA 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 & international government affairs initiatives and support the rollout of global policy initiatives to support BMS therapy areas and advance BMS policy objectives across Japan & Korea.
• 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, including in PhRMA and local trade associations in priority markets.
• Work with local affiliate teams in key markets to design and implement 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.
• Knowledge and experience of Japan & Korea a plus.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 8-10 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.