Senior Director, Oncology Commercialization & Executive Communications

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Senior Director, Oncology Commercialization & Executive Communications

Reports to Executive Director, Oncology & Cell Therapy Commercial Communications  

The Senior Director of Oncology Commercialization and Executive Communications will lead comprehensive, strategic communication efforts to position BMS as a leader in Oncology. This includes developing and executing high-impact communication strategies that align with business objectives to drive success and enhance brand value for multiple brands. Working closely with Commercialization and Corporate Affairs, this role will build awareness around the unmet medical needs in oncology, and help deliver on business objectives. The Senior Director will also oversee reputational issues and proactively manage risk. Additionally, this role provides executive communications counsel and support directly for the SVP, Global Oncology Commercialization organization.

This individual is a results-oriented leader with a high degree of confidence in engaging, building trust with, and influencing key stakeholders, including media, trade associations, and senior leadership. They will leverage these skills to advocate for Bristol Myers Squibb and strengthen the company’s reputation in biopharma. This strategic thinker will have deep expertise in corporate, healthcare policy, and U.S. and global regulatory landscapes and be adept at mobilizing internal and external stakeholders to support BMS. As an effective manager of direct and matrix teams, the Senior Director will have proven experience in implementing large-scale initiatives in collaboration with business partners and external agencies.  

This role provides strategic counsel on engagement opportunities, external thought leadership and media engagement, coordinating with colleagues in Corporate Communications and other organizations across Corporate Affairs. The position requires a strong communications professional who demonstrates sound business judgment and can work closely with senior leaders in the organization to help drive effective communications to both internal and external audiences. To be successful, the individual must possess experience in the Commercial business, ability to think strategically and execute tactically; and be able to measure results to drive outcomes in support of the business. 

The position is based in Princeton Pike, NJ.

Responsibilities: 

• Drive long-term success of multiple Oncology brands, building integrated brand and above-brand communications strategies to support a large portfolio of both growth and legacy products. Key components include media relations, brand & corporate communications, employee engagement, patient advocacy, corporate reputation, and issues management. 
• Thoughtfully establish communications to support product and pipeline milestones, including launches, new indications, disease awareness initiatives, and thought leadership. 
• Oversee the Oncology narrative and brand identity, as well as the development and evolution of all communication materials (owned, media, social), to enhance corporate visibility to position BMS as a leader in Oncology.  
• Lead and implement communications strategies that support Bristol Myers Squibb’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, with a particular focus on advancing health equity in Oncology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that health equity is woven into messaging, patient access programs, and overall corporate narrative, driving positive social impact and reinforcing BMS’s leadership in inclusive healthcare.  
• Maintain broad-based knowledge of Oncology rese