Associate Director, U.S. Policy

Overview

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This position will work under the oversight of the Executive Director, Policy and Research and will be a Washington, DC or Princeton, NJ based role
. The Associate Director will support policy and reimbursement initiatives and strategies to ensure optimal patient access to BMS medicines. This role collaborates with cross functional partners in global policy and government affairs, policy analytics, and commercial functions to identify policy challenges and track risks impacting the BMS pipeline and future innovation. It requires subject matter expertise in Medicare coverage and reimbursement and/or government pricing, experience interpreting legislative text and government regulations, and knowledge of conventions for federal budget analysis (e.g., CBO, OACT).

• Policy Analysis & Issue Identification
• Monitor, analyze, and synthesize U.S. federal and state healthcare policy developments that may impact the company’s pipeline, commercial strategy, and long-term growth.
• Proactively identify emerging policy issues and trends relevant to the company’s therapeutic areas and development programs.
• Translate complex policy developments into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders.

• Policy Analysis & Strategic Support
• Support development of a clear view of short-, medium-, and long-term policy risks affecting the company.
• Track legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions and assess potential impacts on pricing, reimbursement, access, innovation, and market dynamics.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analytical approaches to assess policy risks, opportunities, and potential business impacts.
• Use data and structured frameworks to help prioritize policy issues and guide team focus and resource allocation.

• Pipeline & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with R&D, Commercial, Market Access, Legal, and other internal teams to align U.S. policy strategy with pipeline and portfolio priorities.
• Support internal planning by ensuring policy considerations are integrated early into pipeline and lifecycle discussions.

• External Engagement Support
• Support engagement with trade associations, coalitions, and external partners as needed to advance company policy objectives.
• Assist in the development of policy positions, comment letters, and advocacy materials.
• Translate complex clinical data for government decision makers.
• Provide training and updates to senior leadership and business units on policy initiatives.

• 5-8 years of experience in government, government affairs, or policy.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field such as public affairs, health care policy, political science, public administration, public policy, economics, or related field required.
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to evaluate policy impacts using data and structured analysis.
• Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or public health is preferred.
• Experience with government health care programs with a focus on Medicare and Medicaid.
• Knowledge of the health care ecosystem required and experience with health plans, providers, and/or pharmacies preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively with business leaders and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Domestic travel required (up to 20%).

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Compensation Overview

• Princeton - NJ - US $182,070 - $220,626
• Washington DC - US $182,070 - $220,626
• The starting compensation range(s)…