Associate Director, Ira And Drug Policy Strategy

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Position Summary
TheAssociateDirector,IRA and drugpricingwilllead andparticipate 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 prioritiesspecifically pertaining to drug pricing policy and legislation(e.g. IRA, MFN, International reference pricing)andbroader 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
Participatesandcoordinatesdevelopmentof 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 changeswith 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.

Assistinmonitoringthe 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

Requiresthe integration of political, policy and government affairsexpertisetodevelop and executeeffectivestrategiesaligned with business goals and priorities..

Qualifications & Experience
Successful candidates will have a minimumof5-8yearsof experience in government, government affairs, orpolicy. Direct experience working withExecutiveBranch 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 fieldrequired.Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or public health is preferred.

Strong preferencefor experience ingovernment payers,legislative branches ofgovernment, key think tanks, or Government entity such asMedPAC,MedCAC.

and solid understanding of the current U.S. healthcare landscape including how the Medicare/Medicaid programsoperate.
Demonstratedstrong interpersonal skills including theability toarticulate BMS positions and interest withinternal and external partners(e.g.,corporate headquarters, trade associations,policymakers and stakeholdersandorganizations)and other parties asrequired.

Candidate must work well in a team environment and enjoy working in a collegial, yet highly demandingculture. Mustdemonstratestrong interpersonal skillsbeable to work collaboratively with business leaders andother internal and external stakeholders.

Domestic travelrequired(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,inclusionand 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 requestanaccommodationprior 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 ******.

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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 workplaceaccommodations/adjustmentsand ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplaceaccommodation/adjustmentprior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonableaccommodations/adjustmentsin completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to******. Visitcareers.bms.com/eeo-accessibilityto access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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