Director, State Government Affairs

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dec 24

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Government & Politics
Business, Operations & Strategy
Los Angeles, +1

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of experience in lobbying, advocacy or state government service focused on healthcare and/or Medi-Cal issues in state government or relevant pharmaceutical/private sector experience.
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Excellent verbal, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in interpreting and distilling complex information.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Ability to maintain good working relationships, internally and externally.
Ability to work in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment including managing multiple projects and working with team members in different time zones.
Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including trade associations and large coalitions, and ability to proactively drive consensus.
Travel is required.

Responsibilities

Educate state policymakers about BMS' business interests and advocate for legislative solutions focused on patient affordability and access. Assist on issues as they arise related to BMS facility sites in California.
Help further US PGA PC's goals and explore opportunities for BMS to collaborate and advance implementation of policies to ensure patient access to medicines.
Maximize opportunities to establish business connectivity and collaborate with the communications, local government affairs and alliance teams to ensure seamless coordination internally and externally.
Assess impact of proposed state legislation and regulation on the businesses within the BMS portfolio and propose and guide lobbying strategies and potential financial impact.
Manage local budgets and coordinate campaign contributions and memberships.
Work to leverage BMS memberships in business and industry trade groups.
Partner closely with multiple cross-functional teams to analyze access and payment policies proposed by government and commercial payers, including rules and guidance from state Medicaid agencies, state legislatures, and other relevant stakeholders.
Develop targeted engagements with key stakeholders at state legislatures and with the Governor's office and other key agencies.
Demonstrate commitment to ensuring patient access to innovative medicines and the importance of a thriving biopharmaceutical industry.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Director of State Government Affairs?

The primary responsibility is to shape health care policy to benefit patient access, affordability, and innovation, serving as the primary representative of BMS to state legislatures and agencies in California.

Where is this position located?

This position is based in California, and applicants must reside in California.

What qualifications are required for this job?

A minimum of 8 years of experience in lobbying, advocacy, or state government service focused on healthcare and/or Medi-Cal issues is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree is preferred.

What skills are important for the Director of State Government Affairs?

Important skills include excellent verbal, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills, organizational and project management skills, and the ability to work under deadlines while managing multiple projects.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel is required for the Director of State Government Affairs role.

What is the starting compensation range for this position?

The starting compensation is in the range of $194,000 to $244,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities based on eligibility.

Are there opportunities for professional growth within BMS?

Yes, BMS offers opportunities for growth and development, aiming to help employees take their careers farther than they thought possible.

How does BMS approach work-life balance?

BMS recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in the work environment and offers a variety of competitive benefits and programs for employees.

Does this position involve collaboration with other teams?

Yes, the Director will partner closely with multiple cross-functional teams to analyze access and payment policies proposed by government and commercial payers.

Is the company committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, BMS promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity in clinical trials and the workplace.

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Mission & Purpose

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.