Associate Director, GDO Business Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb

Princeton, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

210728.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Thinking, Change Management, Communication, Collaboration, Vendor Management, Interpersonal Skills, Written Skills, Verbal Skills, Presentation Skills, Planning, Execution, Synthesis, Alignment, Engagement, Transparency, Culture Change

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

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. 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. Position Summary The Associate Director, GDO Business Operations will be responsible for the development and execution of strategic communications initiatives that support organizational objectives within Global Development Operations. Working cross-functionally and partnering closely with the GDO leadership team, this role will synthesize key messages from multiple initiatives and deliver impactful communications across several internal channels to ensure clarity, alignment, and engagement throughout the organization. The Associate Director will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agency vendors to facilitate change management communications, drive consistent messaging, and foster a culture of transparency and collaboration. This position will also support GDO leadership team meetings, manage related communications and follow-up, and partner with the GDO Excellence team to leverage our change management network (e.g., Sparks) and internal campaigns (e.g., Just GO Do It/Breaking Barriers) to maximize communication effectiveness to drive culture change and new ways of working. Key Responsibilities: Partner with the GDO leadership team to prioritize, synthesize, and deliver communications supporting key initiatives Coordinate leadership team meeting topics and agendas, including pre-read materials and managing follow-up actions to ensure timely execution of decisions Collaborate with GDO Excellence team to leverage the change management network (e.g., Sparks) and drive communication through internal campaigns (e.g., Just GO Do It, Breaking Barriers) Lead the development and execution of strategic communications supporting GDO initiatives Connect the dots across multiple programs to produce clear, cohesive messages for large internal audiences Accountable for the communications planning and delivery across multiple internal channels (e.g., meetings, LT walking decks, emails, newsletters, portals) Coordinates with internal stakeholders to ensure communications alignment and timely dissemination Oversee vendor relationships with external communications agencies, ensuring delivery per expectations and standards Support change management efforts within the organization through effective communication strategies Measure effectiveness of communication campaigns and adjust strategies as needed to maximize impact Ensure all communications meet compliance and brand guidelines Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree required 6-8 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry with direct involvement in communications and change management Proven ability to think strategically and synthesize complex information across multiple initiatives Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and execute communications in a large organization Experience managing external agencies/vendors and ensuring alignment with internal objectives Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills No supervisory or direct team leadership responsibilities Onsite presence required in Lawrenceville, NJ (minimum 50%) 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: Princeton - NJ - US: $173,900 - $210,728 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 We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. 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Responsibilities

The Associate Director will develop and execute strategic communications initiatives to support organizational objectives within Global Development Operations. This includes collaborating with leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment across the organization.