Overview
Associate Director, Regulatory Policy role at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS).
BMS recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment with a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide resources to pursue goals at work and in personal lives.
Job Purpose
This position focuses on regulatory policy to ensure appropriate and effective regulatory policy development as well as developing and advocating for BMS's position externally. The Associate Director, Regulatory Policy brings expertise in regulatory affairs and related policy as part of the team.
The Associate Director, Regulatory Policy is responsible for driving regulatory policy mapping, advocacy, clear objectives and actionable outcomes. The incumbent acts as a critical link between global, regional, and local regulatory environments, ensuring the business stays ahead of evolving regulatory policies. A core aspect of the role is driving long term policy goals that foster collaboration across functions and departments.
Responsibilities
- Identify Emerging Scientific and Regulatory Trends: assess their impact on the company's business and portfolio, and lead efforts to shape the regulatory environment in alignment with BMS strategic goals.
- Policy Communication and Documentation: Prepare impactful presentations, position papers, Q&A documents, and articles. Manage the archival of regulatory policy information for use by internal and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Project Oversight & Performance Tracking: Support senior leadership in coordinating and executing major projects across global sites. Track and monitor KPIs and metrics to ensure projects align with objectives and are delivered on schedule.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead and facilitate initiatives across sites and functions. Organize key events and meetings, enabling effective collaboration and timely initiatives.
- Strategic Communication: Draft and manage communications for the VP and senior leadership. Coordinate the development of presentations for business reviews, all-staff meetings, and performance reports. Guide cross-functional activities supporting strategic objectives.
- Training & Education: Design and deliver training for staff and affiliates on regulatory policies and guidelines. Lead internal and external educational presentations and collaborate on crosscutting regulatory initiatives and publications.
- External Representation: Represent and advocate for the company at industry associations, health authorities, and on industry committees. Maintain productive relationships with regulators and industry peers to advance BMS policy interests.
- Continuous improvement mindset: actively seek opportunities to enhance processes, increase efficiency, and implement best practices within the regulatory function.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years' experience working directly with, or indirectly with health authorities
- Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and communication skills, with demonstrated analytical, presentation, and negotiation abilities
- Ability to fully demonstrate BMS principles, specifically collaboration, driving results and building talent
- Global mindset with the ability to thrive in and lead within cross-functional teams
- Strong team spirit and ability to engage stakeholders both inside and outside the organization
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
- Experience in working in the field of pharmaceutical/biotechnology development
Compensation & Benefits
Princeton - NJ - US: $173,350 - $210,058. The starting compensation range for a full-time employee may include additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Benefits include Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care, wellbeing programs, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, volunteer days, leave, and other perks as described on the Careers site.
Eligibility for benefits varies by location. For more on benefits, please visit the careers site. BMS may consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as permitted by law. On-site requirements vary by role, including site-essential and hybrid arrangements. BMS is committed to accessibility and reasonable accommodations in recruitment.
Work and Environment
BMS supports a culture of inclusion, integrity, and collaboration. Roles may be site-based, field-based, or remote-by-design with travel as required by the role.
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