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Bristol Myers Squibb Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs in Chiyoda, Japan
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Job Description:
He/she will be responsible for executing product/business communications that will help support BMS' growth and priorities in Japan. He/she will be a seasoned communications professional, with strong execution ability, proficiency in Japanese and English, and people skills.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead communications for the company's commercial businesses strategically and drive effective communication for the company’s product milestones such as approval, launch, etc.
Work closely with internal stakeholders - mainly commercial business units, medical and sales operations and R&D - to identify communications opportunities to generate publicity while maintaining compliance.
Develop content related to businesses and products as well as raise awareness of disease areas in which BMS focuses.
Manage the development of product-related press releases, including those written in the US and those originating from Japan, through close coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Work closely with WW product communicators on the execution of global or trans-regional assignments.
Manage content distribution using the company's own channels and others, digital or traditional.
Assist and collaborate with other Corporate Affairs team members on the execution of large-scale assignments such as engagement events.
Proactively build and maintain relationships with the media and other external stakeholders to raise the company's public visibility.
Contribute to enterprise communications relating to product/disease as JA Japan activities.
Handle other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Strong written and oral communication skills in Japanese and English.
Proactivity and high level of personal accountability.
Strong ability to deliver in timely manner under pressure and juggle multiple tasks.
Strong ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders.
8+ years of experience in communications in agency or in-house setting.
Bachelor's degree.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or other relevant sectors required - either in agency or in-house setting.
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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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1579004
Updated: 2024-04-26 01:25:11.807 UTC
Location: Chiyoda-ku-JPN
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.