Global Compliance Policy & Education Strategy Leader

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb Co is seeking a Senior Director of Compliance Policy & Education to define the strategy and operating model for global programs in governance, education, and policy administration. You will lead a team responsible for policy governance, education, enterprise policy administration, and culture initiatives, partnering across Legal, HR, IT, Quality, and Internal Audit.

The role emphasizes translating complex regulatory requirements into practical expectations, establishing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in Compliance, Ethics, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management, Learning & Development, Policy Governance, or related functions.
• People leadership experience in a matrixed environment.
• Experience designing, operating, or enhancing compliance programs and enterprise learning strategies.
• Pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, administration, and continuous enhancement of global compliance policy framework.
• Oversee development, review, approval, implementation, and retirement of policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.
• Drive simplification and modernization of policy materials for usability and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with SMEs, Legal, and business leaders to translate compliance into clear expectations.
• Establish review cadences, standards, metrics, and reporting on policy health and risks.
• Develop and execute global education, communications, and culture strategy aligned to enterprise risks.
• Serve as primary relationship owner between Compliance & Ethics and Enterprise Learning; plan curricula and engagement initiatives.
• Oversee foundational, role-based and risk-based compliance education programs; ensure content is practical and measurable.
• Lead compliance communications and awareness initiatives reinforcing integrity and accountability.
• Own the Integrity Champion Program and network to promote ethical culture and engagement.
• Monitor education effectiveness and culture-related metrics to drive program improvements.
• Oversee non-GxP policy document governance, lifecycle, and document control.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team; manage budgets and resources for policy, education, culture, and governance.

Skills

Healthcare compliance

Policy governance

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Policy management systems

Document governance platforms

Learning management systems

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb Co is seeking a Senior Director of Compliance Policy & Education to define the strategy and operating model for global programs in governance, education, and policy administration. You will lead a team responsible for policy governance, education, enterprise policy administration, and culture initiatives, partnering across Legal, HR, IT, Quality, and Internal Audit.

The role emphasizes translating complex regulatory requirements into practical expectations, establishing