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.

Responsibilities:

Lead implementation of highly effective government affairs / lobbying strategies for BMS at EU level.Engage on BMS policy issues at EU/Brussels level with a wide range of policy stakeholders, including MEPs, European Commission officials and EU MS Permanent Representations.Partner with policymakers, patient advocates and academics in support of environment shaping for BMS business in Europe and market shaping for BMS brands and pipeline innovation in European markets.Develop and implement BMS-sponsored policy shaping programs above-market and in-market across EuropeNetwork with external stakeholders in oncology, hematology, neuroscience, cardiovascular health and immunology.Drive cross-functional teams in priority European markets and collaborate with internal customers to meet corporate objectives and commercial priorities, including through support of local market access & government affairs teams.Play a leading role in the BMS European Government Affairs Community of Practice uniting in-market government affairs leads from across EU for policy exchange, strategic planning and GA excellence.Influence EU legislation & policy by applying expert knowledge of EU decision making processes and leveraging the expertise of BMS teams/functions.Engage in select trade association advocacy in support of BMS positions and represent BMS in working groups of key European trade associations.Develop and manage relationships with relevant public affairs agencies and other partners.Collaborate with other members of the Global Policy & Government Affairs team and with colleagues in Corporate Affairs, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Legal and Regulatory Affairs.

Requirements:

10-12 years of European public policy and government affairs experienceSignificant lobbying experience in a multinational company environment, with excellent reputation and recognition by industry peers, policymakers and other policy influencersPrior work experience in an EU Member State government will be an advantageStrong track record of policy shaping and public affairs campaigns in healthcare Active network of personal contacts in the EU institutions, national governments and healthcare sectorSignificant experience of engaging with public policy stakeholders at country level around EuropeExpert understanding of European political institutions and the EU policy-making processesGood knowledge of EU policies in health, innovation, single market, trade, economic & digital policyDeep knowledge of biopharmaceutical industry issues Understanding of highly specialized healthcare technologies like Cell Therapy will be a plusFluent in English. Proficiency in other languages, e.g. German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, DutchAdvanced degree in law, science, business, economics or political sciencesDemonstrated leadership experience working with cross-functional and cross-market teams  Strong internal and external communicator, who enjoys public presentations to senior audiencesCan influence, inspire & align within the global corporate matrixKnown to work collaboratively, foster teamwork, drive performance and exceed expectationsAbility to translate complex topics into understandable messages for internal and external audiences

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.

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