Associate Director, Internal Communications & Culture

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/

The Associate Director at RayzeBio, reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Affairs, plays a pivotal role in shaping internal communications and company culture. This position is responsible for developing the company’s voice, fostering collaboration across multiple locations, managing knowledge sharing platforms, and creating engaging content such as newsletters and patient stories. The Associate Director partners closely with HR and leadership committees to streamline communication, build employee engagement, and ensure that essential information and inspiring narratives reach the RayzeBio team, all while leveraging innovative tools and maintaining the biotech spirit.

Job Responsibilities

• Development of company “voice” that maintains biotech-feel while supportive scaling of the company across two locations

• Institute mechanism for measurement and feedback that reduces burden on employees while providing actionable feedback that measures impact and allows for real-time adjustments

• Support synergy creation between San Diego and Indianapolis sites while supporting unique and individual characteristics of each

• Support and manage company-wide intranet that facilitates knowledge sharing and information management

• Develop and draft corporate newsletter to elevate content, informing employees of necessary information

• Partner with HR to streamline communications ensuring essential information is shared

• Develop comprehensive internal communications framework and leverage AI capabilities and agents to maintain and operate.

• Leadership of company culture-based committees focused on building engagement, encouraging onsite participation and building a corporate culture that employees and talent want to be part of

• Partner with Corporate Affairs and MSL lead to share patient stories, successes with RayzeBio team in creative, informal ways, making patients a priority

• Manages process with BMS for RayzeBio corporate giving, including liaising with internal stakeholders and managing BMS review, vetting and payment process

• Working closely with BMS, support LinkedIn content management and creation, including posts, responses and engagement

• Understand and determine essential information to be conveyed to RayzeBio while reducing noise, distraction and information

• Execution of graphical needs for RayzeBio.com, BMS to support Corporate-Affairs led content creation

• Apply AI to improve team execution and decision‑making

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in healthcare communications or similar field

• Demonstrated experience working in highly matrixed environments

• Experience working with early stage and rapidly advancing research and development companies

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment with evolving priorities

• Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Prefered Experience:

• 10 years of experience in healthcare communications or similar field

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Indianapolis - RayzeBio - IN: $166,139 - $201,322 San Diego - RayzeBio - CA: $182,753 - $221,454

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb

RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS and RayzeBio are 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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS and RayzeBio 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: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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