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Position Summary
The Associate Director, IRA and drug pricing will lead and participate in the development and execution of comprehensive U.S Policy & Government Affairs (USPGA) strategies to shape public policy, 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 the Director 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 comprehensive USPGA strategies that employ all relevant government affairs tools, including lobbying, third-party and think tank engagement, public policy development, and public affairs.
Collaborate with USPGA and cross functional partners (including Global USPGA) to develop, prioritize and implement 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 channel requirements and updates, including Medicare Part A, B, C and D, Medicaid, 340B, individual market/health exchange plan policies.
Assist in monitoring the regulatory landscape, identify, and respond to regulatory policies proposed by federal/state government and/or commercial payers - including rules and guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other Ex. Branch Agencies
Requires the integration of political, policy and government affairs expertise to develop and execute effective strategies aligned with business goals and priorities. .
Qualifications & Experience
Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in government, government affairs, or policy. 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, public administration, public policy, economics, or related field required. Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or public health is preferred.
Strong preference for 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 demanding culture. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills be able to work collaboratively with business leaders and other 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. Empowered to 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 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.
Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation 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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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
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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