Challenging. Meaningful. Life‑changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department—from optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy. This work transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. You’ll grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high‑achieving teams, taking your career farther than you thought possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of BMS’s state policy agenda, including Medicaid reimbursement, state affordability proposals, prescription drug pricing initiatives, and other legislative and regulatory activity.
- Track and analyze state legislative sessions, Medicaid waiver activity, regulatory actions, and state implementation of federal health policy reforms.
- Identify emerging risks and opportunities in state policy and provide timely, policy‑informed recommendations to internal stakeholders.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Policy, Legal, Market Access (MaX), Communications, and business partners to ensure alignment on state policy priorities and responses.
- Provide state policy insights that inform brand planning, access strategy, contracting, and enterprise risk mitigation.
- Contribute to development of briefing materials, impact assessments, and executive‑ready summaries on priority state issues.
- Support State and Local Government Affairs and Alliance teams with policy analysis and content for advocacy and coalition‑building activities.
External Engagement
- Support engagement with state Medicaid agencies, governors’ offices, legislators, and regulatory bodies, in coordination with State and Local Government Affairs.
- Build relationships with key national organizations and state‑focused groups (e.g., NAMD, NCSL, NGA, state policy associations).
- Contribute to state‑focused policy discussions within trade associations such as PhRMA and BIO, helping ensure BMS perspectives are reflected.
Communication & Policy Enablement
- Assist in developing policy briefs, talking points, and external‑facing materials for engagement with state policymakers and partners.
- Deliver clear, concise updates to internal stakeholders on evolving state policy developments and potential impacts.
- Effectively articulate BMS’s state policy positions in a clear, accessible manner for a bipartisan audience.
Team & Organizational Contribution
- Collaborate with other members of the State Policy team to support shared goals and coverage across regions and policy issue areas.
- Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing team culture grounded in analytical rigor, enterprise thinking, and patient‑focused values.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, law, economics, political science, or related discipline.
- 8–12 years of experience in state healthcare policy, government affairs, Medicaid policy, reimbursement, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of state Medicaid programs, drug pricing legislation, reimbursement mechanisms, and affordability initiatives.
- Experience supporting policy development and advocacy across cross‑functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze state policy developments and communicate implications clearly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leaders.
- Demonstrated commitment to a patient‑first mindset and adherence to BMS values.
Preferred
- Advanced degree (MPH, JD, MPP, MBA, or related).
- Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, healthcare consulting, or a trade association.
- Prior experience working with or supporting state government engagement efforts.
Compensation Overview
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. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Benefits
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Well‑being 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
- 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).
- 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.
On‑site Protocol
Occupancy type is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site‑essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite; site‑by‑design roles may be eligible for a hybrid model with at least 50% onsite; field‑based and remote‑by‑design roles require the ability to travel for business as directed.
Supporting People With Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations, and ongoing support. Applicants can request accommodations prior to accepting a job offer.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. We comply with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Visit our EEO statement . BMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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