Bristol Myers Squibb is hiring a Director, State Government Affairs (Florida Region)

Bristol Myers Squibb is hiring a Director, State Government Affairs (Florida Region) to shape healthcare policy that benefits patient access, affordability, and innovation. This field-based role serves as the primary representative of BMS to state legislatures, the executive branch, and associated agencies across Florida.

What You'll Do

• Educate state policymakers about BMS’s business and patients and advocate for legislative solutions focused on patient affordability and access.
• Assist on local issues as they arise related to BMS sites.
• Help further USPGA’s goals and explore opportunities for BMS to collaborate and advance implementation of policy to ensure patient access, including health equity.
• Maximize opportunities to establish connectivity to the business, including with the brand & field teams.
• Assess the impact of proposed state legislation to the businesses within BMS’s portfolio and propose and guide lobbying strategies and potential financial impact.
• Work to leverage BMS memberships in business and industry groups including PhRMA, BIO, NAM, and local Chambers of Commerce.
• Ensure BMS is maximizing opportunities available through the economic development agency for the sector, including initiatives related to STEM and D&I.
• Partner closely with multiple cross-functional teams to analyze access and payment policies proposed by government and commercial payers.
• Use sound judgment to develop targeted engagements with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate commitment to ensuring patient access to innovative medicines and the importance of a thriving biopharmaceutical industry.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 8 years of service working on state healthcare legislation and Medicaid issues in state government or relevant pharmaceutical/private sector experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships, internally and externally.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including trade associations and coalitions.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree preferred.

Team & Environment

Works with regional lead and USPGA leadership.

Benefits & Compensation

• Focus on balance and flexibility.
• Provides a variety of competitive advantages, services, and programs.

Work Mode

This is a local, city-based role located in Tallahassee, Florida.

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