Senior Policy, Advocacy and Government Affairs Manager

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Position Summary

This is permanent position supporting BMS’ above indication Policy & Government affairs programme of work. The postholder will play a pivotal role in delivering against a number of high-profile strategic priorities to enhance the business’ profile, reach and influence in the public policy environment. In this role, you can expect to be at the centre of key issues, advising internal leadership and shaping the external environment through direct engagement with a range of stakeholders. You will be joining a dynamic, driven, and dedicated Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs team which is passionate about making a difference to patients’ lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, champion and execute activities to shape public policy in relevant areas, informing and engaging with political debate, legislation and national policies with the ultimate aim of optimizing patients’ access to medicines.
• Develop and maintain trust-based relationships with MPs, Peers, civil servants and influencers in the broader policy environment, acting as a BMS ambassador and account manager for many of these stakeholder groups.
• Provide strategic and tactical counsel to the BMS UK organization on both risks and opportunities arising from changes to the policy and political environment. Share insight and information about the external policy environment across the business.
• Develop and maintain clear BMS positions on issues of government policy, establishing distinct messages and ensuring input and alignment across key functions.
• Work with the PAGA Director to ensure the teams remains coordinated in its engagement with external stakeholders, identifying optimum approaches to appropriate account management and alignment
• Work with UK senior management, specifically the PAGA Director, General Manager and Director, Market Access and External Affairs, to enhance engagement with UK Government and ensure BMS interests are maximised through trade association memberships

Qualifications & Experience

• An enthusiastic advocate, you will be motivated by the goal of improving the lives of patients through by enhancing access to medicines and contributing to the wider health policy environment.
• You might be involved in local politics, hold academic qualifications in public policy or have previously worked in Parliament. Regardless, you will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of UK politics, the national health landscape, public health priorities and medicines and life sciences policies
• You will be familiar with key stakeholders e.g. industry groups, Parliamentarians, health and social care influencers, etc.
• You will be an excellent communicator, capable of absorbing and summarizing complex issues, using clear written communication tailored to the audience. Your presentation skills will be crisp and compelling, and you will be confident engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Extensive experience in policy and government affairs activities through either in-house or agency work is essential, as well as work with relevant stakeholders, including civil servants, politicians, patient groups and/or senior NHS managers
• You will likely have experience in a rapid-response environment, managing competing demands within tight deadlines and in working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• You will have the foresight to predict future trends and challenges, and to use those insights to develop new plans that keep BMS competitive
• Experience working with or within the pharmaceutical industry (>3yrs) is required, including intimate knowledge of industry code of conduct

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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