Date Posted:
May 21, 2026
Position Title:
Executive Director, Government Affairs and Trade Association Engagement
Office/Company:
Bristol Myers Squibb
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07030
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$276,340 – $334,853
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Executive Director (ED), Government Affairs & Trade Association Engagement, will serve in a key leadership role on the U.S. Policy & Government Affairs team, coordinating, directing, and advancing BMS’ external industry engagement to position the company as a leader in biopharmaceutical policy.Trade association staffing, Executive briefings, Trusted advisory, C-suite preparation, Policy consensus advising, Team leadership, Executive materials, Corporate alignment, Internal coordination, Execution continuity, Issue identification, USPGA partnershipBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy, political science, law, business, or related field preferred. 15+ years experience in government affairs, health policy, trade association leadership, or executive advisory roles.
Responsibilities:
• Trade association staffing
• Executive briefings
• Trusted advisory
• C-suite preparation
• Policy consensus advising
• Team leadership
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 15+ years experience in government affairs, health policy, trade association leadership, or executive advisory roles
• Management experience preferred
• Governance navigation
• Trade association knowledge
• Health policy expertise
Instructions:
See employer site for application details.
Other:
BMS considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records per applicable laws.