Associate Director, Global Supply Chain Communications and External Affairs

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, GPS Executive and Strategic Communications, the Associate Director, Global Supply Chain Communications and External Affairs, is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication initiatives that support Bristol Myers Squibb’s global supply chain operations and external affairs. This role involves crafting high-quality written materials, providing strategic communication counsel, managing internal and external communications, and overseeing media relations and issues management.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements internal and external communications strategies to elevate the company’s Global Supply Chain function.
• Maintains detailed knowledge and understanding of the company’s Global Supply Chain operations, and observes relevant industry and business trends, to develop internal and external communication initiatives that advance the function’s strategic priorities.
• Supports development and implements execution of organizational communications initiatives to promote employee engagement through town halls, employee communications across distinct working environments, internal videos, and other communication channels.
• Manages Global Supply Chain external communications initiatives to support BMS enterprise reputation through proactive media relations, digital and social media content; paid sponsorships, awards and rankings, events, speaking engagements and other strategically aligned initiatives.
• Manages issues and special situations that may disrupt GPS operations and pose risk to enterprise reputation and stakeholder relationships, as well as communications associated with sensitive external affairs matters such as select business transactions.
• Directs internal and external communication workstreams with agency partners in a collaborative manner.
• Actively pursues and participates in professional development opportunities as part of a continual improvement culture.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to promote a high-performance culture that drives enterprise objectives, emphasizing accountability for results.

Key Qualifications

• Approximately 7 to 10 years of communications experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences or related industries is preferred, or a combination of professional experience that provides an equivalent career foundation in a large organization or agency setting.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Ability to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels of the company across a matrixed organization.
• Ability to effectively counsel senior leaders.
• Exceptional collaborative and team-building skills.
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to learn the business quickly and excel in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Self-directed with proven ability to meet tight deadlines and balance multiple initiatives with competing priorities.
• Proficiency with digital communications and effective use of social media platforms.
• Understanding of ethical generative AI use in writing and content development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, delegate effectively, and ensure appropriate visibility and information sharing occurs across matrixed organizations.

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