Senior PD & ExM Communications Lead

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co

Princeton (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 157,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb Co. seeks an Associate Director of Product Development & External Manufacturing Communications in Princeton, NJ.

You will lead strategic communications translating scientific, operational, and organizational priorities into engaging content for employees and stakeholders. The role combines responsibilities across Product Development and External Manufacturing, driving change communications, leadership messaging, and enterprise reputation.

Qualifications

Approximately 7 to 10 years of communications experience in pharma, biotech, life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, or related industries.
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, public relations, journalism, business, life sciences, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to counsel and influence senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.
Experience supporting scientific, technical, manufacturing, supply chain, operational, or business functions is preferred.
Exceptional writing, presentation, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong ability to translate complex scientific, operational, or technical information into clear and engaging content for diverse audiences.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, operate independently, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Experience supporting organizational change, transformation, or business integration initiatives preferred.
Proficiency with digital communications platforms, content development, and social media channels.
Understanding of ethical and effective use of generative AI in communications, content development, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated internal and external communications strategies that support Product Development and External Manufacturing priorities.
Build and maintain a deep understanding of Product Development, including supply chain, analytical sciences, development analytics, chemical process development, CMC strategy, technology transfer, and product commercialization pathways.
Develop expertise in the evolving External Manufacturing model, and help articulate how ExM enables clinical development, commercialization, launch readiness, supply reliability, operational excellence, and strategic growth.
Provide strategic communications counsel to Product Development and External Manufacturing leadership teams.
Support development and execution of organizational communications programs that foster employee engagement, organizational alignment, and culture-building across globally distributed teams.
Partner with leaders to develop speeches, presentations, remarks, executive communications, and leadership messaging.
Identify and execute proactive storytelling opportunities that highlight innovation in product development, patient-centric design, scientific advancement, manufacturing readiness, external partnerships, and operational excellence.
Manage external communications initiatives that strengthen the reputation of Product Development and External Manufacturing.
Support communications associated with major organizational initiatives, including operating model changes and digital transformation.
Provide communications support for change management activities associated with the evolving External Manufacturing organization.
Monitor industry trends to identify communications risks, opportunities, and emerging issues.
Manage issues and special situations that may affect Product Development, External Manufacturing, or broader PDS operations.