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Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . Position Summary The Director of Policy Research and Analytics is responsible for leading the development and execution of research initiatives that inform and shape the company’s global policy strategy. This role involves analyzing complex policy environments, forecasting trends, evaluating business impact, and providing data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making. A key aspect of this role involves drafting well-founded policy positions and developing innovative, differentiating policy proposals that strengthen the BMS thought leadership in the global pharmaceutical landscape. The Director will utilize robust research, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to craft policy recommendations that support the company’s mission, align with the business objectives, and influence the global policy environment. Key Responsibilities Policy Research Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to support the company’s global policy strategy. Ensure that research efforts are aligned with the company’s business priorities. Policy Position Development: Lead the development of comprehensive policy positions on key issues impacting the pharmaceutical industry and specifically BMS. Ensure these positions are grounded in rigorous research, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, and responsive to global policy challenges/opportunities. Differentiating Policy Proposals: Develop innovative policy proposals that differentiate BMS. These proposals should reflect the company’s strengths, address unmet needs in global health, and provide proactive solutions to regulatory, economic, and access challenges. Thought Leadership in Policy Innovation: Position the company as a thought leader in policy innovation by contributing to the development of white papers, policy briefs, and other thought leadership materials. Represent the company at conferences and public forums to advocate for its policy proposals. Data-Driven Insights: Conduct in-depth analysis of global health policies, regulatory environments, and economic trends that impact the pharmaceutical industry and specifically BMS. Provide actionable insights to senior leadership to guide strategic decision-making. Work collaboratively with the GMAx Policy & Analytics team for completeness and impact. Modeling: Utilize advanced analytical methods, including forecasting and economic modeling, to predict policy trends and their potential impact on the company’s business. Develop scenarios to support proactive policy planning. Evidence-Based Advocacy: Support the company’s advocacy efforts by providing evidence-based policy recommendations. Ensure that all public policy positions are backed by rigorous research and analysis. Collaborative Policy Formulation: Work closely with internal teams to ensure that research findings are integrated into the company’s strategic planning and advocacy efforts. Foster collaboration across the enterprise functions to develop holistic and well-rounded policy initiatives. External Partnerships: Collaborate with academic institutions, think tanks, and external experts to enhance the company’s research capabilities. Establish partnerships that bring new insights and methodologies into the company’s policy research efforts. Engage with external stakeholders, including policymakers and industry NGOs, to gather diverse perspectives and build consensus around the company’s policy positions. Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitor global policy developments and emerging trends that could impact the pharmaceutical industry and specifically BMS business. Develop and manage a new platform to provide regular updates on key policy trends/issues and strategic insights to senior leadership. Prepare detailed reports, white papers, and briefing documents that summarize research findings and policy implications. Present findings to internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications & Experience Education: Advanced degree in public policy, economics, political science, public health, or a related field. A Ph.D. or equivalent research-focused degree is highly preferred. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in policy research, analytics, or a related field, with a focus on global health or the pharmaceutical industry or highly regulated business sectors. Proven track record of delivering high-impact policy analysis that informs strategic decision-making. Extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including economic modeling, data analysis, and policy evaluation. Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear, actionable insights. Proficiency in advanced research methodologies, including statistical analysis, forecasting, and economic modeling. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to work effectively across functions and build strong relationships within global, matrixed organizations. Competencies: Deep understanding of global health, economic policy, and trade issues, with the ability to navigate complex international environments. Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at the highest levels. High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity, with the ability to work effectively in diverse, international settings. Unwavering commitment to ethical standards and corporate responsibility. #LI-Hybrid If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science,” every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based, and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles, the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients, or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments, and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bristol-Myers Squibb

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