Director, Federal Alliance Development

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Position Summary

The Director, Federal Alliance Development– Brain Health & Neuroscience will lead Bristol Myers Squibb's engagement strategy with alliance partners across the brain health and neuroscience policy landscape to advance federal policy priorities and promote patient access to innovative medicines. Reporting to the Senior Director, Alliance Development, this role will proactively build and manage strategic relationships, shape the external policy environment, and drive advocacy efforts aligned with BMS's mission and business objectives.

This individual will serve as BMS's representative and ambassador within the brain health and neuroscience policy ecosystem, actively engaging with patient and provider organizations, advocacy coalitions, research institutes, and policymakers. The role requires a strategic leader with deep knowledge of brain health policy, strong external credibility, and a proven ability to build coalitions and translate third-party perspectives into actionable insights for USPGA leadership and enterprise stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute BMS's federal engagement strategy with brain health and neuroscience stakeholders, ensuring alignment with USPGA priorities and enterprise business objectives.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with patient and caregiver organizations, provider groups, brain health coalitions, research institutes, and advocacy organizations, positioning BMS as a credible, science-driven, and solutions-oriented partner.

• Shape the external policy environment by developing engagement strategies that address near-term advocacy priorities and longer-term policy dynamics impacting brain health innovation and patient access.

• Drive issue advocacy execution by coordinating thought leadership, coalition development, policy research, and stakeholder activation to support defined federal policy outcomes in brain health and neuroscience.

• Elevate BMS as a thought leader through proactive participation in policy forums, convenings, and stakeholder dialogues, and by identifying opportunities for BMS executives and subject matter experts to engage externally on brain health and neuroscience issues.

• Monitor and analyze stakeholder activity, emerging policy trends, and legislative developments in the brain health and neuroscience space, providing strategic intelligence and counsel to USPGA leadership and internal partners.

• Collaborate closely with Federal Government Affairs, Policy, Communications, and other USPGA teams to ensure integrated advocacy and consistent external positioning on brain health priorities.

• Represent the Alliance Development function internally and externally, supporting leadership initiatives and participating in cross-functional projects and working groups.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree in public policy, political science, public health, communications, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, issue advocacy, or external engagement, ideally with a focus on brain health, neuroscience, or related health policy areas.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the federal brain health and neuroscience policy landscape, including key legislative, regulatory, and stakeholder dynamics.

• Proven success in building and sustaining relationships with patient organizations, advocacy coalitions, provider groups, and other third-party stakeholders.

• Experience developing and executing advocacy and engagement strategies, including coalition-building, messaging, and stakeholder activation.

• Strong communication skills, written, verbal, and interpersonal, with the ability to represent BMS credibly in external forums.

• Self-directed, collaborative leader with strong judgment, strategic mindset, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for patients living with brain health and neurological conditions.

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Washington DC - US: $206,210 - $249,878


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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