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Bristol Myers Squibb Director, Policy, Advocacy and Government Affairs in Uxbridge, United Kingdom
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. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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As our new Director of Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs you will be at the forefront of formulating and executing strategies to elevate our business profile and influence within the public policy arena.
You will ensure that we are positively shaping Government policy, enhancing access to medicines and making a real difference in the lives of patients.
What You'll Do
Lead and Inspire : Develop and manage a high-performing team of three professionals dedicated to Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs. Attract top talent, remove obstacles, and empower your team to excel.
Shape Public Policy : Champion and execute initiatives that influence political debates, legislation, and national policies, all aimed at optimizing patient access to medicines.
Build Relationships : Forge and maintain trust-based connections with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, advisers, policymakers, and influencers. Be the face of our company in these interactions.
Advocate for Patients : Engage with patient advocacy groups to ensure their voices are heard and collaborate on shared priorities to improve patient outcomes.
Strategic Counsel : Provide expert advice to our organization on navigating the ever-changing policy and political landscape. Share insights and guide our approach to public policy challenges.
Represent Our Interests : Actively participate in trade associations to ensure our interests are well-represented and maximized
Advise Senior Leadership : Work closely with senior executives, including the Chief Executive, to enhance our engagement with the UK Government.
What We're Looking For
A passionate advocate with a proven track record in pharmaceutical/health policy, advocacy, or government affairs, with proven ability to secure political impact and policy change. You will have worked in the area for at least eight years.
An innovative thinker with a thorough knowledge and understanding of UK politics, the national health landscape, public health priorities and medicines and life sciences policies.
A compelling communicator capable of absorbing and summarising complex issues for diverse audiences
Effective leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a talented team.
Excellent relationship-building abilities with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex policy environments.
Commitment to improving patient access to innovative therapies.
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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
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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.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1591221
Updated: 2025-05-06 02:59:00.241 UTC
Location: Uxbridge-GB
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.