Executive Director, PDS Communications & Strategy

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 257,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Executive Director, PDS Communications, to lead an integrated communications strategy for Product Development & Supply, serving as a strategic advisor to PDS leadership and aligning comms with enterprise priorities.

You will manage a team of professionals, shaping internal, external, and executive communications across development, supply, manufacturing, and technical services, with a clear focus on quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Approximately 15 years of communications experience in pharma, life sciences, or related industries or equivalent career foundation.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Proven experience crafting strategic communications plans and counseling senior executives.
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and collaboration, with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience executing integrated internal/external communications and issues management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the integrated PDS communications strategy across internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise PDS executive leadership on opportunities and risks.
• Develop distinct communications plans for core PDS priorities aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Maintain relationships with PDS leadership to support cohesion across workstreams.
• Coordinate with corporate communications to align with enterprise strategy.
• Oversee communications promoting employee engagement and understanding of PDS strategy.
• Set external strategies to support enterprise reputation through media relations and content.
• Manage issues that disrupt PDS operations and affect reputation.
• Oversee agency partners and budgets with strategic priorities in mind.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team with a culture of accountability.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive leadership

Crisis communications

Internal & external comms

Education

Bachelor's or master's in communications

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Executive Director, PDS Communications, to lead an integrated communications strategy for Product Development & Supply, serving as a strategic advisor to PDS leadership and aligning comms with enterprise priorities.

You will manage a team of professionals, shaping internal, external, and executive communications across development, supply, manufacturing, and technical services, with a clear focus on quality and innovation.