Associate Director, Corporate Affairs, Portugal & Spain | Qfs-080

Associate Director, Corporate Affairs, Portugal & SpainWorking with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't 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. You'll 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.Key accountabilities:This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned pharmaceutical communications professional to join the high-performing and experienced team. The role covers both corporate and commercialization communications and requires a professional who is recognized in the healthcare field, who is willing to grow in the position and develop in a short period of time.The role incorporates the accountability and responsibility for the strategic direction and successful operational delivery of high-profile external communications programs in support of our corporate brand and commercialization portfolio, in Portugal & Spain, while also leading internal communications activities to engage our workforce.It requires the individual to possess the gravitas and credibility to partner with external stakeholders at all levels, including key medical opinion leaders and CEOs of patient advocacy organizations. Additionally, a critical need of the role is to partner, as well as lead across a complex matrix team of highly skilled BMS individuals. The person should have rich experience across communications, including media relations and the ability to lead and manage activity which holds a high reputational risk.Essential functional responsibilities:Lead development of an integrated external communications strategy and tactical plan supporting the commercialization portfolio and aligned across BMS Portugal & Spain's strategic priorities.Manage and protect the BMS corporate brand in Portugal & Spain through development and delivery of an internal and external corporate communications strategy and tactical plan, aligned to global priorities and tailored to the Portugal & Spain environment.Develop and provide strategic leadership for the internal communications plan for Portugal & Spain, engaging the workforce and working with stakeholders on internal needs, including town halls and enterprise programs.#J-18808-Ljbffr