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Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . **Position:** Executive Director, European Policy & Government Affairs **Supervisor:** Senior Vice President, Global Policy & International Government Affairs **Location** : Central New Jersey **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 **Key Responsibilities:** Strategic Leader of the European Policy & Government Affairs function + Responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and coordination of a high performing team to frame/implement International public policy shaping and government affairs strategies, working closely with affiliates, aligned with core functions in support of BMS geographic footprint optimization. + Lead policy engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders, drive cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal customers at all levels to meet Corporate, Commercial & Pipeline priorities for both Oncology, Hematology, CV, neuroscience, and Immunology Franchises. + Day-to-day management and leadership of the European Policy & Government Affairs team. + Oversees the design and execution Policy &Government Affairs Excellence initiatives for BMS affiliates across the European markets to build/strengthen BMS capabilities and functional planning at country level, leveraging global tools and initiatives. + Ensure Policy &Government Affairs messages and materials are aligned with European region and broader global policy and corporate affairs functions. + Ensure cross-functional alignment on European Policy & Government Affairs priorities and external policy positions with primary focus on key markets in the EU. + Responsibility for the European Policy & Government Affairs budget & talent growth Shaping European markets legislation & policy - Engaging key stakeholders + Oversee BMS' Brussels Office and representation towards Brussels-based EU policy makers, EU trade associations and other key EU policy stakeholders. + Positively influence legislation and policy by scanning the international environment and applying expert knowledge of countries decision-making process to leverage relevant BMS matrix functions. + Promote BMS legislative and policy objectives and positions within trade associations including EFPIA and the US Chamber in coordination with local affiliates and as appropriate, lead strategic alliance development by building support from third parties including other companies, patient, and professional organizations. + Responsibility to ensure BMS has strong, insightful, and collaborative relationships with key above market/local stakeholders involved in European legislation/policy areas relevant to BMS. + Raise the profile of BMS and disease/product portfolio; create opportunities to stimulate interest in issues of strategic importance to BMS. + Steer market access policy shaping projects working with HEOR, Access and other matrix teams in support of BMS leadership re HTA policy, pricing & reimbursement policy and about the healthcare system's sustainability debate. and identify legislation/policy areas requiring BMS focus/intervention. + Drive BMS Executive thought leadership/stakeholder relations program in view of strategic access/influence of BMS Executives to support legislative and policy objectives, including by staffing key executives on trade associations boards/committees. **Knowledge required:** + Comprehensive understanding of the biopharmaceutical business model + Proven ability to successfully influence international healthcare legislation and policy through defining priorities in cooperation with company experts, developing supportive evidence and position papers, navigating countries' decision-making process, and leveraging third party support. + 12 years minimum of experience managing Government Relations campaigns in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry and/or public sector. + Degree in public health, science, business, political science and/or law preferred. **Skills** + Comprehensive understanding of industry codes of conduct to ensure highest standards of compliance and integrity are applied at all times. + Proven ability to work collaboratively, foster teamwork and drive performance. + Proven excellence in leading people with strong emotional intelligence and a focus on people development. + Flexible team member with positive attitude, energy and ability to prioritize projects. + Proven ability to translate complex technical topics into understandable messages for internal and external audiences. + Excellent organizational skills and consistent attention to detail + Must be fluent in English with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills (other languages desirable) **Qualifications & Experience** + 12 years minimum of Policy, Government Affairs, Market Access, General management experience in European Union. + Biopharmaceutical experience in the areas of Oncology and Hematology, Immunology, Cardiovascular and Neuroscience and/or other complex specialty therapeutic areas preferred. + Highest ethical standards and integrity, proven ability to influence positively international legislation and policy, strategic leadership, and day-to-day management of Policy & Government Affairs. 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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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. 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