Senior Manager, APAC, Media and Science comms

Bristol Myers Squibb; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Singapore seeks a Regional Media Relations & Science Communications Lead for Asia Pacific to shape and protect the company's reputation across the region. You will drive proactive and reactive media engagement and translate complex science into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences.

Based in APAC, you will partner with market communicators, medical and regulatory stakeholders, and global teams to ensure consistent narratives, strong spokesperson prep, and

Qualifications

• Experience shaping and protecting corporate reputation.
• Ability to translate complex science into clear, compelling messaging.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders across markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute APAC media relations strategy aligned with corporate narratives.
• Lead internal and executive communications across APAC.
• Translate scientific data into communications for diverse audiences.

Skills

Media relations

Science communications

Executive communications

Internal communications

Spokesperson preparation

Crisis communications

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, "Who are you working for?"-a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Job Description

The Regional Media Relations & Science Communications Lead for Asia Pacific is responsible for shaping and protecting the company's reputation by driving proactive and reactive media engagement and translating complex science and data into clear, compelling communications for priority external and internal audiences across the region. The role partners closely with market communicators, Medical/Clinical/Regulatory/Legal stakeholders, and global communications teams to deliver consistent narratives, strong spokesperson preparation, and effective issues and risk management.

This position will develop and execute science-forward storytelling that supports scientific milestones, congress moments, pipeline/data updates, and innovation narratives-ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with enterprise messaging and governance requirements for external communications.

The position is based in the Asia region and reports to the Executive Director, Asia Pacific, and the Intercon regional lead, Corporate Affairs, with a dotted line to the global media relations team.

Job Responsibilities

APAC Internal Communications & Executive Communications

Partner with the regional lead to develop and execute an integrated internal communications strategy that supports business priorities, organizational change, and employee engagement across the region.

Drive executive communications for including:

• Town halls, leadership forums, and regional events
• Leadership announcements, organizational updates, and key business milestones
• Preparation materials (speaking notes, scripts, Q&A, briefing documents)

Partner with HR, market Corporate Affairs teams, and other functions to deliver employee engagement initiatives and change communications, ensuring employees understand the organization's strategy, priorities, and evolution.

Ensure all internal communication activities reinforce company values, culture, and purpose, strengthening employee pride, belonging, and alignment across APAC.

Leverage data and insights (e.g., engagement metrics, feedback channels) to continuously improve internal communications effectiveness and inform future strategies.

Regional Media Relations Strategy & Execution (APAC)

Develop and execute an integrated APAC media relations strategy (earned media, story angles, executive visibility) aligned with business priorities and enterprise narrative.

Build and maintain relationships with priority regional media (business, health, science, trade), in partnership with market Corporate Affairs leads and external agency support where applicable.

Lead proactive pitching and media planning around priority moments (scientific milestones, leadership visibility, corporate initiatives) and ensure the region is prepared for fast-moving news cycles.

Science Communications

Translate scientific data, research findings, and technical information into clear, engaging content for multiple formats (press materials, articles, presentations, digital/social content, briefing documents) for the region

Develop and maintain core science-forward foundational messaging and ensure adoption and amplification across markets and channels in Asia Pacific, in partnership with the market leads

Partner with scientists, medical and therapeutic area SMEs to gather inputs, ensure accuracy, and simplify complex concepts for non-expert audiences.

Support planning and communications for scientific events, conferences, and medical meetings, including materials development and coordination across stakeholders.

Media Inquiry Management, Spokesperson Preparation & Interview Support

Manage reactive media inquiries in APAC, coordinating quickly with relevant SMEs and cross-functional partners.

Prepare spokespersons through key messages, Q&A, briefing documents, mock interview preparation , and interview staffing as needed. Ensure all media engagement steps follow established governance (including routing, vetting, preparation steps, and recaps/coverage tracking where relevant)

Issues & Crisis Communications (Science- and Reputation-Linked)

Monitor and assess emerging issues, public sentiment, and media coverage related to scientific topics and corporate reputation across APAC; recommend actions and messaging to mitigate risk.

Partner with regional/market Corporate Affairs and global teams to ensure timely alignment on sensitive issues and response strategies (including inves