Executive Director, PDS Communications - Strategy Leader

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

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an Executive Director of PDS Communications to lead the development and execution of an integrated communications strategy across Product Development & Supply. You will translate business strategy into impactful internal, external, and executive communications, safeguard enterprise reputation, and mentor a team of communications professionals.

The role requires navigating development, quality, supply, and manufacturing operations, coupled with strong writing and

Qualifications

• Approximately 15 years of communications experience in pharma, life sciences, or related industries.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience crafting strategic communications plans and providing strategic counsel to senior executives across a complex, matrixed organization.
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience executing integrated internal and external communications and issues management across owned, earned, social, and paid media.
• Strong business and industry acumen, including an understanding of development, quality, supply, and manufacturing operations.
• Understanding of ethical generative AI use in writing and content development.
• Demonstrated people-management and talent-development abilities, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and delegate effectively across matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the integrated PDS communications strategy, aligning to business priorities and delivering measurable impact across internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the PDS organization's executive leadership, anticipating communications needs and providing proactive counsel on opportunities and risks.
• Develop and oversee distinct communications plans for core PDS business priorities – spanning Product Development, Global Supply Chain, Global Quality, MS&T, the Global Business Unit, CTDO, and Global Technical Services – integrated with broader PDS and BMS enterprise objectives.
• Maintain relationships and visibility with PDS operating-unit and function leadership teams to support cohesion across all PDS Communications workstreams.
• Partner with the BMS corporate communications and Leadership Communications teams to ensure PDS communications are aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Oversee development and execution of organizational communications that promote employee engagement and understanding of PDS business strategy through town halls, leadership messages, internal videos, and other channels across distinct working environments.
• Set and oversee PDS external communications strategies to support BMS enterprise reputation through proactive media relations, digital and social content, industry associations, awards and rankings, events, speaking engagements, and other strategically aligned initiatives.
• Manage issues and special situations that may disrupt PDS operations and pose risk to enterprise reputation and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage agency partners and corresponding budgets effectively, ensuring disciplined stewardship against strategic priorities.
• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive leadership

Writing & editing

Stakeholder management

Integrated comms

People management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in journalism, communications, public relations

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an Executive Director of PDS Communications to lead the development and execution of an integrated communications strategy across Product Development & Supply. You will translate business strategy into impactful internal, external, and executive communications, safeguard enterprise reputation, and mentor a team of communications professionals.

The role requires navigating development, quality, supply, and manufacturing operations, coupled with strong writing and