Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs

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Division/Department:  Global Corporate Affairs 

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, will provide support for Puerto Rico (50%) & other commercial communications needs for the region (50%). He/She is responsible for designing and executing communications and corporate engagement strategies that will help support BMS growth and priorities in Puerto Rico and across the region. He/she is a seasoned Corporate Affairs leader, with strong strategic and operational ability to support the function.

The Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs reports to the Associate Director of Communications for LATAM and will work closely with the General Manager for Puerto Rico and other functions across the LATAM regions. This position is headquartered in Puerto Rico and requires some international travel within LATAM.

Main responsibilities:

The role requires a professional who is knowledgeable about the healthcare field in Puerto Rico. The role incorporates accountability and responsibility for the direction and successful operational delivery of internal and external communications programs in support of our corporate brand in Puerto Rico and in support of our commercialization portfolio across other LATAM countries.    

PUERTO RICO:

• Market Communications

  • Aligns strategy to overall objectives of BMS Puerto Rico, in continuous cooperation with different functions, and in alignment with the GM

  • Proactively drives initiatives that contribute to building a strong reputation for BMS aligned with global and regional objectives.

  • Prepares for stakeholder reactions to corporate, brand and regulatory milestones, and delivers appropriate communications strategies to maximize communications opportunities while mitigating risks. Anticipates and handles issues, leading communication efforts to mitigate impact on BMS reputation.

  • Partners with HR in the delivery of the people experience engagement and change initiatives as needed. Provides strategic direction to the people experience communications for BMS Puerto Rico and ensures the roll out of strategic engagement programs across the market.

Commercial Communications:

• Brand communications & reputation management

  • Works with the Associate Director of LATAM Corporate Affairs and local CA leads to develop and execute communications strategies - on demand - for specific markets including media relations, brand and digital communications in support of the product portfolio and business objectives.

    • Considers appropriate multi-channel approach for product communication campaigns, leveraging data and analytics to inform and deploy plans on media, social and digital platforms. 

    • Assists in the development and execution of integrated communications strategy, including the editorial content strategy, public relations, brand messaging to support product visibility and growth across the region. 

  • Manages day-to-day interactions with external agencies to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet timelines and align with BMS policies. 

Education, Qualifications and Skills:

• 5-7+ years of related experience in positions of responsibility. Pharmaceutical sector experience desirable but not mandatory.

• Degree in Communications or related disciplines.

• Proven track record of delivering high impact campaigns which support business objectives

• Strategic thinking

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment

• Commitment to a highly ethical organization

• Experience in working for large global organization, and strong ability to collaborate across the matrix with access, regulatory, medical and legal teams across the world.

• Excellent ability to partner with business stakeholders, experience in working with senior executives and being part of the leadership team

• Fluent in Spanish and English

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.

Guaynabo - PR - US: $105,850 - $128,266

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.

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On-site Protocol

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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/

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