Executive Director, Enterprise & People Communications
Bristol Myers Squibb
Summary
Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director, Enterprise & People Communications, to lead an integrated team responsible for shaping and amplifying the company's internal voice. This senior leadership role serves as the primary communications partner to the EVP, Chief People Officer, and is accountable for defining and executing BMS's enterprise narrative strategy — ensuring colleagues across the organization understand who we are, what we stand for, and where we are going. This leader will oversee a combined, high-performing team responsible for enterprise messaging strategy, colleague communications, culture programs, and company-wide strategic initiatives.
Job description
Enterprise Narrative & Messaging Strategy
- Serve as the chief architect of BMS's internal enterprise narrative, defining the strategic story told to colleagues about the company's vision, direction, purpose, and values
- Translate complex business strategies, organizational changes, and leadership priorities into compelling, clear, and consistent messages for all colleague audiences
- Establish a cohesive and integrated enterprise messaging framework that supports organizational alignment and drives colleagues understanding and engagement
Colleague Communications
- Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of all enterprise-wide internal communications, ensuring messaging is timely, relevant, and impactful across all channels and platforms
- Oversee development of communications that reach colleagues at all levels of the organization, including executive communications on behalf of the Chief People Officer and other senior leaders
- Drive continuous improvement of internal communications channels, tools, and platforms to enhance colleague experience and information accessibility
Culture Initiatives
- Champion and lead enterprise-wide culture programs and initiatives that reinforce BMS's values, foster inclusion, and deepen colleague connection to the company's mission
- Partner with People leadership to develop and communicate culture strategies that support organizational transformation and employee engagement
- Measure and assess the effectiveness of culture communications and initiatives, using data and colleague insights to inform future strategies
Reputation Management & Narrative Integration
- Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure that enterprise reputation measures, indicators, and insights are fully understood and reflected in the overall narrative delivered to colleagues
- Serve as the internal steward of BMS's reputation story, translating external reputation data, brand perception, and stakeholder sentiment into meaningful, relevant messaging
- Ensure that internal communications strategies are continuously informed by and aligned with BMS's broader reputation management efforts
- Monitor and assess shifts in enterprise reputation, proactively adjusting internal narratives as needed
- Help foster a culture of reputation awareness among colleagues
Strategic Enterprise Initiatives
- Lead communications strategy and execution for high-profile, enterprise-wide strategic programs (e.g., Brain Health initiatives, FIFA partnerships)
- Serve as a trusted communications advisor for cross-functional business initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and cohesive colleague experiences
- Develop thought leadership and storytelling frameworks that elevate BMS's key strategic priorities among internal audiences
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment
- Work closely and collaboratively with Media Relations, Brand Marketing, and Policy teams to ensure internal messaging is fully aligned with external communications
- Serve as a key integration point across Communications, People, and Business functions to ensure one consistent, unified BMS voice
- Partner with senior leaders across the enterprise to counsel on messaging strategy, communication approaches, and colleague engagement best practices
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, inspire, and develop an integrated, high-performing team combining enterprise strategy and people communications capabilities
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative team culture with a strong commitment to excellence, accountability, and continuous learning
- Set clear team goals, priorities, and performance expectations; provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities
- Manage team resources, budgets, and agency/vendor relationships to optimize delivery and impact
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or related fields, with significant experience in a large, complex, matrixed organization
- 5+ years of senior leadership experience managing teams and leading enterprise-level communications strategies
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise narrative and messaging frameworks that drive organizational alignment
- Proven track record of building and delivering large-scale, multi-channel internal communications programs
- Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to advise and influence C-suite and senior leadership
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives
- Experience working collaboratively across communications, marketing, and policy functions
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect communications strategy to business outcomes
Benefits
- Wellbeing Support
- Retirement Benefits
- Financial Protection Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Volunteer Days
- Summer Hours Flexibility
- Leaves of Absence
- Global Shutdown
Company overview
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, the company operates with a unique BioPharma strategy that combines the reach and resources of a major pharmaceutical company with the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a biotech firm. BMS focuses on transformative therapies in key therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. The company has built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and leverages translational medicine and data analytics to deliver the right medicine to the right patient at the right time. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, Bristol Myers Squibb maintains a strong commitment to scientific excellence, patient-centric innovation, and global health equity through its foundation. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments such as Opdivo (nivolumab) for cancer, Eliquis (apixaban) for cardiovascular conditions, and Orencia (abatacept) for autoimmune diseases, among others.