Associate Director, Strategy & Media Relations

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Media Relations, the Associate Director, Media Relations, is responsible for executing a global media relations strategy designed to advance Bristol Myers Squibb’s reputation among key audiences.

The ideal candidate will bring sharp media judgment and strong storytelling ability, with the proven ability to navigate a fast-paced news environment and deliver impactful media outcomes while effectively managing scope, timelines and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute a global, top-tier media strategy aligned with corporate positioning to advance the company narrative and enhance reputation through proactive and opportunistic engagement across print, broadcast, and digital media.

• Drivecontinual cadence of news flow, managing sequenceandstrategyof announcements.

• Identify,develop and pitch uniquestorylines and content opportunities that advance the company’s strategicpositioning.

• Buildandmaintain relationshipswith top-tier media,manageincoming media requests, and execute proactiveandopportunistic media outreach.

• Developmediamaterialsincluding pitches, talking points for interviews, etc.

• Preparebackgroundandbriefingmaterials, plan logistics, andtrainspokespeople for critical mediaandpublicspeakingopportunities.

• Demonstratestrongjudgment andsuperiormedia acumen when engaging with reporters.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of best-in-class media resources, driving consistency, usability and operational excellence across teams.

• Champion the thoughtful use of AI and emerging tools to drive smarter insights, elevate content and improve the efficiency and impact of media engagement.

• Closely monitor external trends and insights to advise on where and how BMS should have a voice and to continually inform media strategy development.

• Socialize external announcements to internalaudiences to advanceworkforceknowledgeofBMSpeople,medicines,positionsandperformance.

• Support response to issues management and rapid response.

• Manage agency partners, including scope, timelines and utilization to support effective delivery within budget.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8 years ofmediarelationsexperience,preferably in pharmaceutical orsimilar industry.

• Existing relationshipswith top business, consumer andfinancial media.

• Excellentwriting andresearchskills,with knowledge of AP style and a keen attention to detail.

• Issuesmanagementexperience preferred.

• Strong business acumen, with a demonstrated ability to understand and translate business strategy.

• Ability to interact effectively with many levels of colleagues across a complex, highly collaborative organization.

• Strong writing and storytelling capabilities, with the ability to translate complex scientific, business, policy, or societal issues into clear, compelling messaging.

• Ability to effectively counselsenior leaders.

• Superior written,verbal, facilitationandinterpersonalcommunicationsskills.

• Excelsin fast-paced, challengingenvironment.

• Highproficiency with digital communicationsandeffectiveuseofonline platforms.

• Bachelor’s degreerequired,preferablyincommunications,journalism or related field.

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Compensation Overview:

Princeton - NJ - US: $156,660 - $189,829

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​ Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io . Visit careers.bms.com/ ( eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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R1603372 : Associate Director, Strategy & Media Relations Company: BMS

Req Number: R1603372

Updated: 2026-06-16 03:46:57.562 UTC

Location: Princeton-NJ

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