Director, U.S. Policy – Drug Pricing/Part D

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Position Summary

This position will work under the oversight of the Executive Director, Policy and Research and will be a Washington, DC or Princeton, NJ based role. The Director will lead policy development and strategy related to drug pricing policy and legislation (e.g. IRA, Medicare Part D) for BMS as a member of a highly collaborative and innovative team. This role requires deep expertise in the Inflation Reduction Act and the Part D market and the ability to develop and advance solutions to protect patient access to medicines. The Director will lead internal cross-functional initiatives to develop and implement policy strategies to address the reimbursement changes within the Medicare program, and must have proven ability to collaborate effectively with a range of internal business stakeholders.  The Director will also serve as an external ambassador for BMS with trade associations, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to advance BMS’s policy objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development & Analysis

• Develop proactive policy solutions to address emerging trends and risks in reimbursement and coverage.

• Identify gaps and opportunities for policy innovation that align with organizational objectives.

• Analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting the IRA and Medicare Part D and develop BMS positions.

Policy Research & Advocacy Support

• Identify and commission research to strengthen advocacy campaigns and inform policy positions.

• Translate complex data and evidence into compelling narratives for policymakers and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate research findings into advocacy strategies.

Strategic Leadership

• Drive policy strategies to protect innovation and patient access under Part D.

• Collaborate with internal teams (legal, government affairs, market access) to align advocacy efforts.

• Lead cross-functional workgroups to develop proactive solutions for pricing and reimbursement challenges.

External Engagement

• Represent the organization in industry coalitions, trade associations, and stakeholder forums.

• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, and advocacy groups.

• Prepare and deliver testimony, comments, and briefing materials for legislative and regulatory processes.

Communication & Education

• Develop clear messaging on Part D and drug pricing policy priorities for internal and external audiences.

• Provide training and updates to senior leadership and business units on policy changes and implications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Health Economics, Law, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in health policy, government affairs, or reimbursement strategy, with a focus on Medicare Part D.

• Direct experience preparing for engagements related to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

• Strong understanding of the Part D market, including CMS regulations, plan bid process, and government pricing dynamics.

• Proven ability to lead complex projects, collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, and influence policy outcomes.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in biopharmaceutical or healthcare industry preferred.

• Familiarity with legislative processes and regulatory comment cycles.

• Ability to work in