Associate Director, IRA and Drug Policy Strategy

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Position Summary

The Associate Director, IRA and drug pricing willlead and participate in the development and execution of comprehensiveU.S Policy & Government Affairs (USPGA) strategies to shape publicpolicy, legislative, and regulatory environments that are aligned with BMS priorities specifically pertaining to drug pricing policy and legislation (e.g. IRA, MFN, International reference pricing) and broader policies aligned with BMS goals and priorities. Will provide support to theDirector who will serve as the lead liaison with relevant HHS Agencies, WH (DHHS: CMS, HRSA, ASPE, ASL, etc.)leadership, and staff responsible for payment, coverage, and reimbursement policy issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates and coordinates development of comprehensiveUSPGA strategies that employ all relevantgovernment affairs tools, including lobbying, third-party and think tank engagement, public policydevelopment, and public affairs.

• Collaborate with USPGA and cross functional partners (including Global USPGA) to develop, prioritize andimplement strategic business and advocacy strategies to address evolving policy and payment changes with an acute focus on IRA and drug pricing policies. 

• Remain informed and educate internal stakeholders on evolving Healthcare policy, reimbursement and channelrequirements and updates, including Medicare Part A, B, C and D, Medicaid, 340B, individual market/healthexchange plan policies.

• Assist in monitoring the regulatory landscape, identify, and respond to regulatory policies proposed byfederal/state government and/or commercial payers - including rules and guidance from the Centers forMedicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other Ex. Branch Agencies

• Requires the integration of political, policy and government affairs expertise todevelop and execute effectivestrategies aligned with business goals and priorities. .

Qualifications & Experience

• Successful candidates will have a minimum of  5-8 years of experience in government, government affairs, orpolicy. Direct experience working with Executive Branch of Government strongly preferred. 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field such as public affairs, health care policy, political science, publicadministration, public policy, economics, or related field required.Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or public health is preferred.

• Strong preferencefor experience in government payers, legislative branches of government, key think tanks, or Government entity such as MedPAC, MedCAC.

and solid understanding of the current U.S. healthcare landscape including how the Medicare/Medicaid programs operate.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including the ability to articulate BMS positions and interest with internal and external partners (e.g., corporate headquarters, trade associations, policy makers and stakeholders and organizations) and other parties as required.

• Candidate must work well in a team environment and enjoy working in a collegial, yet highly demandingculture. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills be able to work collaboratively with business leaders andother internal and external stakeholders.

• Domestic travel required (up to 20%)

Why You Should Apply

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empoweredto apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion,innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a widevariety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue theirgoals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through atransparent recruitmentprocess, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request anaccommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application,or any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. 

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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

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments 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.

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