Director, Creative Strategy & Brand

Hard Problems; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 187,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Wellbeing support

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is seeking a Director of Creative Strategy and Brand Stewardship based in Princeton, NJ. Hybrid work arrangement.

You will drive creative excellence across enterprise platforms and steward brand standards and governance, partnering with stakeholders across Corporate Communications and Corporate Affairs. The role leads design and creative direction for internal/external brand projects, collaborates with agencies, and ensures adherence to brand guidelines while evolving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Advertising.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and creative direction for internal and external corporate brand projects, supporting Tier 1 and leading Tier 2 events and initiatives.
• Collaborate with designers, content creators, and agency partners to drive creative cohesion across the enterprise.
• Manage agency onboarding, consultations, and design reviews for agency partners across the business.
• Implement a bold design aesthetic while ensuring all assets adhere to brand guidelines and maintain design integrity.
• Enforce company-wide brand standards across internal and external marketing materials and communications.
• Serve as the key creative and brand consultant to business partners including Congress Teams, Talent Acquisition, Facilities, Inclusion & Culture, and Corporate Affairs Strategy & Operations.
• Set the artistic direction of omnichannel content spanning internal, external, and workplace branding.
• Work with the Project Manager to keep projects on track and meet deadlines aligned to business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Senior stakeholder presentation

Brand strategy

Creative direction

Omnichannel branding

Collaboration with agencies

Event design

Design reviews

New media formats

Portfolio development

Storyboards & mood boards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Advertising

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

After Effects

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers innovative medicines for serious diseases including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. With over 10,000 employees and a presence across more than 40 countries, BMS combines scientific research with a purpose-driven culture focused on transforming patients' lives.

The role

The Director of Creative Strategy and Brand Stewardship sits within the Corporate Communications team and the broader Corporate Affairs organisation. The role is responsible for driving creative excellence across key BMS enterprise platforms and stewarding the implementation of creative strategies and governance across the organisation. It reports to and serves as a thought partner to the Senior Director, Creative and Brand Strategy. The Director leads the continual evolution of brand standards, guidelines, and principles, and acts as the key creative liaison and consultant to stakeholders delivering brand experiences across online and offline channels.

What you would do

• Lead design and creative direction for internal and external corporate brand projects, supporting Tier 1 and leading Tier 2 events and initiatives.
• Collaborate with designers, content creators, and agency partners to drive creative cohesion across the enterprise.
• Manage agency onboarding, consultations, and design reviews for agency partners across the business.
• Implement a bold design aesthetic while ensuring all assets adhere to brand guidelines and maintain design integrity.
• Enforce company-wide brand standards across internal and external marketing materials and communications.
• Serve as the key creative and brand consultant to business partners including Congress Teams, Talent Acquisition, Facilities, Inclusion & Culture, and Corporate Affairs Strategy & Operations.
• Set the artistic direction of omnichannel content spanning internal, external, and workplace branding.
• Work with the Project Manager to keep projects on track and meet deadlines aligned to business goals.

What they are looking for

• A bachelor's degree and/or certifications in Graphic Design or Advertising (minimum requirement).
• At least ten years of corporate or agency experience in design, art direction, design strategy, event design, or corporate branding.
• Exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to present and explain concepts to senior leaders.
• A portfolio demonstrating 360-degree creative campaigns.
• Knowledge of and experience with new media formats.
• Understanding of design, copy, and photography/videography best practices.
• Experience planning and directing photo and video shoots.
• Experience concepting, designing, and overseeing the installation of large-scale event spaces.
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, and the creation of storyboards and mood boards.

Working arrangements

This role is based in Princeton, NJ and operates on a hybrid work model.

Pay and benefits

The salary range for this role is $187,340 - $227,012 for full-time employees, with eligibility for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement and financial protection plans, and wellbeing support. Exempt US employees receive Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid company holidays per year. Additional benefits may include paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.