Senior Director, Investor Relations

Job description

Working with Us 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 is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The Investor Relations team serves as interface between BMS & the investment community, working regularly with executive management in communicating BMS’ key messages in a consistent & strategic manner while monitoring & presenting the view of the investment community regarding the company’s performance. The Senior Director is a strategic role that involves greater responsibility and an expanded scope within Investor Relations. This role requires a proactive and dynamic leader who can drive Investor Relations goals & initiatives while leading, managing, and executing the global investor relations program. This will include developing corporate messages, presentations & analyses in support of quarterly earnings, investor conferences, medical meetings & other investor events. This individual is expected to serve as a spokesperson for day-to-day inquiries from investors & sell-side analysts, as well as monitor & analyze trading data, industry trends, & peer company performance. To perform these activities, this individual will need to collaborate across multiple functional areas in the company & in will need to work closely with corporate communications and the corporate secretaries' team to ensure alignment in messages for external audiences. Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Leadership & Strategy Assist in developing strategic plans to achieve departmental and organizational goals. Take lead role in developing various written materials such as key messages, Q&A and slides for use on quarterly earnings calls, investor conferences, medical meetings & other key investor events. Be a productive member of cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative environment to maximize efficiency and innovation. Assist the preparation & analysis of financial information by collecting, analyzing analyst models & collaborating with Financial Reporting & Financial Analysis to compare analyst models with internal projections. Monitor & analyze data relating to trading activity, relevant industry data, & peer company performance, including consensus models & provide insights to IR team & management. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of BMS’ products & business, competitor & financial markets to assist in representing BMS to Investment community. Conduct non-deal roadshows across North America and Europe with potential expansion to other parts of the world with and without management. Implement policies and procedures that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Stakeholder Engagement Ability to build and maintain relationships with investors, analysts, and key internal and external stakeholders. Ensure Investors & Analysts have accurate depiction of company by effectively communicating BMS messages & addressing questions from Investors & Analysts in professional manner & in line with Company & regulatory agency policies. Ensure investor relations team and members of senior management are appropriately prepared for medical conferences, data publications & other asset events of interest to investment community by collaborating with Corporate Communications, global & regional development, commercial & medical teams. Talent Development Mentor and develop team members, fostering an environment of continuous growth and professional advancement. Collaborate with IR colleagues & others to develop appropriate strategies for Analyst discussions in preparation for & in reaction to earnings releases & other significant events. Present to internal teams on the Investor Relations function for recruitment efforts ensure we have a pipeline of high caliber talent. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field is required. MBA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred. Minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in investor relations, finance, marketing, planning and development, or corporate communication positions for a public company, consulting agency or financial institution is required. Ability to effectively manage and lead cross-functional teams. Executive presence required – ability to liaise with senior leaders in the organization including the leadership team with confidence and knowledge without much support. Strong communication skills, financial and investment analysis skills, and presentation ability. Superb writing skills and ability to combine scientific/technical and financial expertise to craft, effectively coordinate and communicate corporate messages and strategies appropriate for a biopharmaceutical company. Understanding of the financial modeling techniques used by security analysts to project a company's operating and financial performance and the resulting value for its stock. Understanding of the financial and investment markets and a good understanding of strategic communication, public relations, marketing, advertising, and the media. Ability to think strategically with forward thinking and open mindset to evolve in a dynamic environment. Travel required for this role. #LI-Hybrid If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Compensation Overview: Princeton - NJ - US: $237,070 - $287,267 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. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include: Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Wellbeing 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: Paid Time Off 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 employees) 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 Based on eligibility*, additional time off for