Manager, External Affairs

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.
Your work could help protect millions of patients. Heres how.
Every medicine that reaches a patient has a story and behind that story is a team of people making sure its safe. Thats where you come in.
Were looking for someone who wants to do more than manage documents. We want someone who understands that every Pharmacovigilance Agreement (PVA) they draft, every Safety Adverse Event Management Plan (SAEMP) they maintain, is a link in a chain that ultimately protects real people.
At BMS, your attention to detail isnt just good practice - its patient safety in action.
So, what will you actually be doing
Youll be working in the Safety Quality Management (SQM) pillar at the heart of our global Patient Safety team, managing the agreements that govern how we and our external partners handle drug safety information. Think of yourself as a critical connector, bridging BMS, business partners, and CROs to make sure that when safety data matters most, the right processes are in place and running smoothly.
Day To Day, That Means

• Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining PVAs and SAEMPs - the foundational agreements that keep our pharmacovigilance operations compliant and partner relationships running seamlessly
• Collaborating with global stakeholders across scientific, regulatory, and operational teams - you wont be siloed; youll be sought after
• Applying your regulatory knowledge to keep processes sharp, compliant, and continuously improving
• Building genuine relationships with subject matter experts inside and outside Patient Safety - your network will grow fast here
• Working with industry-leading platforms like Veeva Vault and SharePoint - tools that will sharpen your digital toolkit
  

Whats in it for you
Lets be direct about the real gains this role offers:

• Global visibility - This isnt a local role. Youll interact with colleagues and partners across geographies, giving you an international perspective thats genuinely rare at this level.
• Accelerated expertise - Youll develop deep knowledge in pharmacovigilance regulations, partner agreement frameworks, and compliance best practices. This is a career-defining specialism that opens doors across the pharma industry.
• A seat at the table - You wont just execute tasks; youll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality projects that shape how Patient Safety operates globally.
• Purposeful work, every day - The work you do directly supports BMSs mission to discover, develop, and deliver transformative medicines. Youll feel that connection - its not abstract here.
• Grow your influence - Youll regularly engage with technically and culturally diverse colleagues, sharpening your ability to communicate, influence, and lead without authority - a skill that makes professionals invaluable.
• Broaden your scope – Youll have opportunities to contribute to additional activities across the SQM organization, expanding your experience and visibility beyond your core responsibilities.
  

What Youll Bring
Youre probably already thinking that sounds like me but just to confirm, heres what were looking for:

• A degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, or Chemistry (or equivalent experience that tells a similar story)
• A solid understanding of drug development, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory requirements - you dont need to know everything on day one, but a strong foundation matters
• The kind of organisational skills that mean you actually enjoy juggling priorities, not just surviving them
• A natural communicator who can adapt their style - whether youre briefing a senior leader or onboarding a new partner, you know how to land a message

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  Someone whos people-first - you build trust easily and know that great outcomes come from great relationships
  

Here, your career isnt just managed. Its championed.
Ready to make your work mean something Wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of a team where every agreement you sign helps keep patients safer.
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesnt 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. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
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