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Senior Director, People and Culture Communications, Corporate Affairs
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Human Resources
Specialty
Communications Manager
Location
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/11/24
Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Youll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us
Position Summary
The Senior Director, People and Culture Communications, is responsible for creating the strategic communications supporting the Bristol-Myers Squibb People Strategy, inclusive of company culture/values, in alignment with HR and enterprise objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Creates internal and external communications plans and activities to engage target audiences around the BMS People Strategy.
Drives employee engagement through strategic communications and change activities inclusive of internal and external channels that focuses on sharing the story of BMS and its people-focused achievements, People Strategy, company culture/values and other topics to support the company as a great place to work.
Builds evidence through communications for the companys People Strategy, company culture/values, employee experience, learning and other key topics supporting BMS as an employer of choice.
Builds corporate reputation internally and externally through all people-focused communications.
Supports CHRO and leads HRLT communications.
Brings new HR brand to life, sharing HRs narrative with HR and all colleagues.
Lead HR to HR communications.
Guides HR thought leadership opportunities.
Develops and leads programs in support of the people and culture communications strategy with a consistent, compelling narrative for publication on internal and external channels.
Coordinates as a strategic partner between HR and Corporate Affairs on change and HR-related milestones, in such areas as company culture/values, employee experience/employer brand and employee learning.
Provides oversight for the development and delivery of an editorial strategy to support the companys People Strategy initiatives, ensuring alignment across leadership and all channels.
Monitors external social media suggesting trending topics where CHRO could share a perspective, in line with BMS positioning, and when appropriate/needed, actively respond to all channel inputs with a specific focus on the People Strategy and company values.
Leads the coordination and ensure alignment with People and Business Resource Groups to ensure a cohesive narrative about the purpose and goals of these groups.
Partners with Purpose Communications team to ensure the companys Global Diversity and Inclusion Council priorities are represented in people and culture communications.
Establish and oversee the measurement framework to actively monitor and evaluate risks/issues, track performance of responses and analyze events.
Establish and manage the annual corporate budget in a cost-effective manner including partnerships with suppliers and vendors.
Requirements:
15+ years of professional experience in employee communications in Pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industry.
Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field. Change management certification a plus.
Strong leadership of and collaboration with internal team members and agency support.
Proven experience designing and executing communications strategies in coordination with business partners in support of enterprise priorities. Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, content creation, channel strategy and digital/social media best practices, including how to optimize content delivery across channels and audiences.
Experience working with strategic external communications, including thought leadership, earned media and issues/crisis communications a plus.
Proven ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with team members and agency resources across business units, functional departments, geographies and disciplines through clear communication. Superior written and interpersonal communications skills. Strong presentation and facilitation skills; ability to engage with and persuade wide variety of audiences.
Proven experience successfully managing and leading roles with significant breadth and complexity.
High comfort interacting, building trust and persuading key stakeholders, including internal contacts, media and other influencers, community organizations and professional associations.
Overall high level of influence, accountability, responsibility, and ability to influence at the senior level.
Proven experience working in a matrixed environment and operate within a complex, fast-paced and changing environment.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
COVID-19 Information To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can perform complex functions through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us
Position Summary
The Senior Director, People and Culture Communications, is responsible for creating the strategic communications supporting the Bristol-Myers Squibb People Strategy, inclusive of company culture/values, in alignment with HR and enterprise objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Creates internal and external communications plans and activities to engage target audiences around the BMS People Strategy.
Drives employee engagement through strategic communications and change activities inclusive of internal and external channels that focuses on sharing the story of BMS and its people-focused achievements, People Strategy, company culture/values and other topics to support the company as a great place to work.
Builds evidence through communications for the companys People Strategy, company culture/values, employee experience, learning and other key topics supporting BMS as an employer of choice.
Builds corporate reputation internally and externally through all people-focused communications.
Supports CHRO and leads HRLT communications.
Brings new HR brand to life, sharing HRs narrative with HR and all colleagues.
Lead HR to HR communications.
Guides HR thought leadership opportunities.
Develops and leads programs in support of the people and culture communications strategy with a consistent, compelling narrative for publication on internal and external channels.
Coordinates as a strategic partner between HR and Corporate Affairs on change and HR-related milestones, in such areas as company culture/values, employee experience/employer brand and employee learning.
Provides oversight for the development and delivery of an editorial strategy to support the companys People Strategy initiatives, ensuring alignment across leadership and all channels.
Monitors external social media suggesting trending topics where CHRO could share a perspective, in line with BMS positioning, and when appropriate/needed, actively respond to all channel inputs with a specific focus on the People Strategy and company values.
Leads the coordination and ensure alignment with People and Business Resource Groups to ensure a cohesive narrative about the purpose and goals of these groups.
Partners with Purpose Communications team to ensure the companys Global Diversity and Inclusion Council priorities are represented in people and culture communications.
Establish and oversee the measurement framework to actively monitor and evaluate risks/issues, track performance of responses and analyze events.
Establish and manage the annual corporate budget in a cost-effective manner including partnerships with suppliers and vendors.
Requirements:
15+ years of professional experience in employee communications in Pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industry.
Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field. Change management certification a plus.
Strong leadership of and collaboration with internal team members and agency support.
Proven experience designing and executing communications strategies in coordination with business partners in support of enterprise priorities. Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, content creation, channel strategy and digital/social media best practices, including how to optimize content delivery across channels and audiences.
Experience working with strategic external communications, including thought leadership, earned media and issues/crisis communications a plus.
Proven ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with team members and agency resources across business units, functional departments, geographies and disciplines through clear communication. Superior written and interpersonal communications skills. Strong presentation and facilitation skills; ability to engage with and persuade wide variety of audiences.
Proven experience successfully managing and leading roles with significant breadth and complexity.
High comfort interacting, building trust and persuading key stakeholders, including internal contacts, media and other influencers, community organizations and professional associations.
Overall high level of influence, accountability, responsibility, and ability to influence at the senior level.
Proven experience working in a matrixed environment and operate within a complex, fast-paced and changing environment.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
COVID-19 Information To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can perform complex functions through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.