Bristol Myers Squibb

Director, US Policy, Research

Bristol Myers Squibb

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington DC • District of Columbia • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $206,210 - $249,878 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Support and help lead BMS’s 340B policy strategy across federal and state levels in close partnership with USPGA leadership.
  • Monitor, analyze, and interpret federal and state 340B developments, including legislation, regulatory proposals, litigation activity, and administrative guidance.
  • Assess and communicate the business, operational, and patient access implications of 340B-related policy and enforcement trends; develop insights and recommendations for senior leaders.
  • Partner with Federal and State Government Affairs, Legal, Market Access, Commercial, and other internal teams to develop, refine, and execute BMS’s 340B policy positions and advocacy strategies.
  • Serve as a senior internal resource on 340B policy issues, providing guidance to cross-functional colleagues and supporting consistent enterprise alignment and messaging.
  • Draft and contribute to high-quality policy materials, including executive briefings, talking points, issue briefs, legislative concepts, comment letters, and external-facing statements.
  • Support engagement with federal and state policymakers, agencies, and trade associations, helping advance BMS perspectives on program integrity, transparency, oversight, and modernization.
  • Track and assess the interaction between 340B and broader health policy developments (e.g., Medicaid policy, pricing reforms, and demonstration models) and flag emerging risks and opportunities.
  • Help develop tools, resources, and guidance for federal and state advocacy teams to use in external engagement.
  • Represent BMS in policy forums, industry workgroups, and stakeholder discussions as appropriate and in coordination with USPGA leadership.
  • Support internal governance, coordination, and briefing processes related to 340B policy strategy.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in health policy, government affairs, public payer strategy, or a related field.
  • Strong experience with the 340B Program, including familiarity with program structure, key stakeholders, and reform efforts.
  • Solid understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, and broader U.S. health policy and reimbursement systems.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex policy developments into clear, decision-relevant insights.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level policy materials.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and engage constructively with external stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, health economics, public administration, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Commitment to advancing sustainable policy solutions that support patient access and program integrity.
  • Domestic travel up to ~20% as needed.
Benefits
  • 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.
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Soft Skills
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