Manager, Brazil Patient Advocacy

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. A BMS acredita que ter uma equipe diversificada de funcionários e uma cultura de inclusão é vital para a inovação e para executar de forma bem-sucedida nossa estratégia de negócios BioPharma. Todas as nossas oportunidades são abertas para pessoas com deficiência (PCD), assim como para as demais dimensões no sentido mais amplo da diversidade, como gênero, idade, etnia, raça, orientação sexual & identidades, habilidades físicas, aparência, religião, origem socioeconômica, estilos de pensamento e experiências de vida Job Description Summary The Corporate Affairs and Advocacy Manager will be responsible for operationalizing and integrating patient advocacy and corporate communication strategies to support BMS's growth and priorities in Brazil. This role requires strong executional, strategic and creative capabilities to effectively translate the direction set by the Corporate Affairs Lead into high-quality, measurable programs. Reports to the Corporate Affairs Lead in Brazil and will be supported by a dedicated external agency for tactical and operational activities Key Responsibilities: Planning and Implementation Develop and execute comprehensive patient advocacy strategies that strengthen BMS’s leadership in disease awareness and patient-centric engagement across priority therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, immunology, oncology, hematology, and neuroscience. Create integrated advocacy plans designed to support earlier diagnosis, improve the patient journey, and amplify understanding of highly under-diagnosed or complex diseases. Co-design educational initiatives with patient advocacy groups (PAGs) that increase awareness of symptoms, diagnostic pathways, treatment options, and the importance of specialist referral. Lead national-level disease awareness programs in collaboration with PAGs, medical societies, and key opinion leaders (KOLs), ensuring materials are clear, evidence-based, and aligned with BMS’s commitment to scientific excellence. Support patient engagement initiatives related to clinical trial awareness, in partnership with Medical, Clinical Operations, RCO and PAGs, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building Build and nurture long-term, trust-based partnerships with PAGs, strengthening their capacity to support patients and expanding BMS’s role as a collaborative and patient-focused industry partner. Develop stakeholder-tailored communication materials that support PAG outreach efforts, such as educational toolkits, disease recognition guides, social-media-ready content, awareness month activations, and patient journey maps, ensuring that all materials are developed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes and BMS policies; are subject to applicable internal review and approval processes; and respect the independence and autonomy of patient advocacy groups. Partner closely with the One Brand Team to integrate patient perspectives and advocacy insights into brand strategies, disease campaigns, and omnichannel engagement. Identify opportunities for PAG participation in disease awareness events, community programs, webinars, scientific meetings, and external engagements that strengthen the visibility of the cause. Lead continuous monitoring of advocacy programs, capturing insights and metrics to assess impact on disease awareness, patient empowerment, and quality of engagement. Education, Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Advertising and Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Knowledge of the healthcare landscape, including trade associations, medical societies, and patient advocacy groups. Good understanding of the political environment in Brazil and the ability to interpret how external changes can impact BMS and its reputation. Strong ability to collaborate across the matrix with access, marketing, regulatory, medical, and legal teams across the world. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, media representatives, and patient advocacy groups. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to anticipate stakeholder reactions and develop appropriate communication strategies. Fluency in English and Portuguese. #LI-Hybrid We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. How We Work Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. 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