Reporting to the Director, CTDO & Global PDS Operations, the Associate Director, Product Development & External Manufacturing Communications, is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications initiatives that support Bristol Myers Squibb's Product Development (PD) and External Manufacturing (ExM) organizations within Product Development & Supply (PDS). This role serves as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders, translating complex scientific, technical, operational, and organizational priorities into compelling communications that engage employees, strengthen enterprise reputation, and support business objectives.
The role encompasses both the innovation-focused Product Development organization, which advances therapies from discovery through clinical development and market approval, and the newly integrated External Manufacturing organization, which manages strategic partnerships across Bristol Myers Squibb's global CDMO and CMO network spanning clinical development through commercial manufacturing. The Associate Director will help communicate how these organizations accelerate patient access to medicines through innovation, development excellence, external partnerships, manufacturing readiness, and operational execution.
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, translating complex technical concepts into clear and compelling communications.
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, helping leaders communicate organizational priorities, change initiatives, business strategy, and key decisions effectively.
Support development and execution of organizational communications programs that foster employee engagement, organizational alignment, and culture-building across globally distributed and matrixed teams through town halls, leadership forums, videos, employee campaigns, and digital channels.
Partner with leaders to develop speeches, presentations, remarks, executive communications, and leadership messaging for high-profile internal and external engagements.
Identify and execute proactive storytelling opportunities that highlight innovation in product development, patient-centric design, scientific advancement, manufacturing readiness, external partnerships, and operational excellence across the product lifecycle.
Manage external communications initiatives that strengthen the reputation of Product Development and External Manufacturing through media relations, digital and social content, industry conferences, thought leadership opportunities, awards programs, and strategic announcements.
Support communications associated with major organizational initiatives, including operating model changes, organizational evolution, digital transformation efforts, strategic partnerships, network changes, and business integrations.
Monitor industry, manufacturing, development, supply chain, and competitive trends to identify communications risks, opportunities, and emerging issues relevant to Product Development and External Manufacturing.
Manage issues and special situations that may affect Product Development, External Manufacturing, or broader PDS operations, helping protect enterprise reputation and stakeholder trust.
Qualifications & Experience
Approximately 7 to 10 years of communications experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, or related industries, or a combination of professional experience that provides an equivalent foundation.
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, public relations, journalism, business, life sciences, or a related field.
Experience supporting scientific, technical, manufacturing, supply chain, operational, or business functions is preferred.
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Princeton - NJ - US: $156,660 - $189,829
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Benefits:
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings athttps://careers.bms.com/benefits
How We Work
Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at
