Senior Director, Research Communications, Neuro, ICV, & Integrative Sciences
Bristol Myers Squibb
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, Research & Early Pipeline Communications, the Senior Director, Research Communications, Neuro, ICV, & Integrative Sciences, will lead research and early pipeline communications efforts across BMS’ Neuroscience, Immunology & Cardiovascular (ICV), and Integrative Sciences portfolios. Additionally, the Senior Director will ensure a consistent and differentiated communications approach for external scientific collaborations and platform innovations aligned with enterprise and business priorities.
Responsibilities include leading communications around early asset data and regulatory milestones, partner announcements, medical congresses, scientific forums, and speaking opportunities for research leaders. The role will drive earned, owned, and paid media strategies with an emphasis on creative storytelling and thought leadership that strengthens Bristol Myers Squibb’s reputation as a global scientific leader in Neuro, ICV, and Integrative Sciences. This position requires strong collaboration across Corporate Affairs and close partnership with Research, Medical, Development, Commercial, Investor Relations, and agency partners.
The Senior Director will also contribute to the integrated communications planning for the broader Research organization within Corporate Affairs, ensuring alignment across therapeutic areas and platforms and supporting enterprise-wide scientific narratives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead communications strategy for the Neuro, ICV, and Integrative Sciences research portfolios in partnership with Research leadership and the Executive Director, aligning external trends, competitive insights, and scientific advancements with BMS’ research strategy to set priorities and direct integrated communications execution.
Develop and implement integrated communications plans to elevate the visibility of the Early Pipeline within Neuro, ICV, and Integrative Sciences, strengthening BMS’ scientific profile and leadership positioning.
Conceptualize and oversee development of compelling content highlighting key targets, pathways, platform innovations, and thematic areas aligned to the current and emerging pipeline.
Partner with internal stakeholders to prepare for disclosures at medical meetings, earnings announcements, scientific collaborations, and other key milestones, including prioritization and messaging alignment.
Collaborate closely with Corporate Affairs colleagues supporting Development and Commercial to ensure cohesive, enterprise-aligned communications plans across lifecycle stages and major events such as medical congresses.
Drive multi-channel communications strategies across earned, owned, paid, and digital platforms; oversee agency partners and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate execution and robust measurement and reporting.
Set communications strategy with a global and enterprise lens, equipping international colleagues with messaging frameworks, content, and resources to effectively engage local stakeholders.
Support seamless transition of pipeline assets from early research through development stages, ensuring narrative continuity and strategic alignment.
Manage external agency relationships to ensure high-quality execution, strong strategic counsel, and appropriate budget oversight and tracking.
Lead and influence cross-functional teams within a highly matrixed organization, fostering collaboration, alignment, and accountability.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and strategic leader with a demonstrated track record of developing and executing integrated scientific communications strategies within complex, matrixed organizations. This individual will excel at partnering with cross-functional leaders, influencing without authority, and translating scientific complexity into compelling narratives that support enterprise objectives.
Minimum 12 years of professional experience in Corporate Affairs, with a focus on pharmaceutical and/or scientific communications required; agency experience highly desirable.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
Proven track record driving scientific communications strategy and advising senior and executive-level leaders.
Strong understanding of research and early development environments, including competitive dynamics and regulatory considerations.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment and to quickly assimilate complex scientific information.
Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across Corporate Affairs and the broader enterprise.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
Strong project management capabilities, including leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Demonstrated success in multi-channel storytelling, with experience using metrics and insights to drive continuous improvement and accountability.
Proficiency with generative AI platforms and demonstrated commitment to staying current with evolving technologies and best practices.
High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in managing confidential corporate information.
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.
Compensation Overview:
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.
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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.
Supporting People with Disabilities
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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
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: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Data Protection
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