Associate Director, PDS Communications, Product Development & External Manufacturing
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.
Reporting to the Director, CTDO & Global PDS Operations, the Associate Director, Product Development & External Manufacturing Communications, is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications initiatives that support Bristol Myers Squibb's Product Development (PD) and External Manufacturing (ExM) organizations within Product Development & Supply (PDS). This role serves as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders, translating complex scientific, technical, operational, and organizational priorities into compelling communications that engage employees, strengthen enterprise reputation, and support business objectives.
The role encompasses both the innovation-focused Product Development organization, which advances therapies from discovery through clinical development and market approval, and the newly integrated External Manufacturing organization, which manages strategic partnerships across Bristol Myers Squibb's global CDMO and CMO network spanning clinical development through commercial manufacturing. The Associate Director will help communicate how these organizations accelerate patient access to medicines through innovation, development excellence, external partnerships, manufacturing readiness, and operational execution.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute integrated internal and external communications strategies that support Product Development and External Manufacturing priorities, aligned with broader PDS and enterprise objectives.
Build and maintain a deep understanding of Product Development, including supply chain, analytical sciences, development analytics, chemical process development, CMC strategy, technology transfer, and product commercialization pathways, translating complex technical concepts into clear and compelling communications.
Develop expertise in the evolving External Manufacturing model, and help articulate how ExM enables clinical development, commercialization, launch readiness, supply reliability, operational excellence, and strategic growth.
Provide strategic communications counsel to Product Development and External Manufacturing leadership teams, helping leaders communicate organizational priorities, change initiatives, business strategy, and key decisions effectively.
Support development and execution of organizational communications programs that foster employee engagement, organizational alignment, and culture-building across globally distributed and matrixed teams through town halls, leadership forums, videos, employee campaigns, and digital channels.
Partner with leaders to develop speeches, presentations, remarks, executive communications, and leadership messaging for high-profile internal and external engagements.
Identify and execute proactive storytelling opportunities that highlight innovation in product development, patient-centric design, scientific advancement, manufacturing readiness, external partnerships, and operational excellence across the product lifecycle.
Manage external communications initiatives that strengthen the reputation of Product Development and External Manufacturing through media relations, digital and social content, industry conferences, thought leadership opportunities, awards programs, and strategic announcements.
Support communications associated with major organizational initiatives, including operating model changes, organizational evolution, digital transformation efforts, strategic partnerships, network changes, and business integrations.
Provide communications support for change management activities associated with the evolving External Manufacturing organization as it brings together capabilities spanning clinical and commercial manufacturing into a more integrated enterprise model.
Monitor industry, manufacturing, development, supply chain, and competitive trends to identify communications risks, opportunities, and emerging issues relevant to Product Development and External Manufacturing.
Manage issues and special situations that may affect Product Development, External Manufacturing, or broader PDS operations, helping protect enterprise reputation and stakeholder trust.
Lead communications workstreams with agency partners and cross-functional collaborators across Corporate Affairs and other enterprise functions.
Actively pursue and participate in professional development opportunities as part of a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Work collaboratively across Corporate Affairs and PDS Communications to support a high-performance culture, drive enterprise objectives, and deliver measurable communications outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
Approximately 7 to 10 years of communications experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, or related industries, or a combination of professional experience that provides an equivalent foundation.
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, public relations, journalism, business, life sciences, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and influence senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.
Experience supporting scientific, technical, manufacturing, supply chain, operational, or business functions is preferred.
Exceptional writing, presentation, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong ability to translate complex scientific, operational, or technical information into clear and engaging content for diverse audiences.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, operate independently, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Experience supporting organizational change, transformation, or business integration initiatives preferred.
Proficiency with digital communications platforms, content development, and social media channels.
Understanding of ethical and effective use of generative AI in communications, content development, and employee engagement.
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Compensation Overview:
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Benefits:
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
How We Work
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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Skills Required
- Approximately 7 to 10 years of communications experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, related industries, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, public relations, journalism, business, life sciences, or a related field
- Ability to counsel and influence senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization
- Exceptional writing, presentation, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to translate complex scientific, operational, or technical information into clear and engaging content
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency with digital communications platforms, content development, and social media channels
- Understanding of ethical and effective generative AI use in communications, content development, and employee engagement
- Experience supporting scientific, technical, manufacturing, supply chain, operational, or business functions
- Experience supporting organizational change, transformation, or business integration initiatives
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What We Do
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.
