Associate Director, U.S. Policy, Research

Role Overview

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret federal and state developments related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including legislation, regulatory proposals, litigation activity, and administrative guidance.
• Assess the potential business, operational, and patient access implications of 340B-related policy and enforcement trends; develop summaries, insights, and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Support development of BMS 340B policy positions, advocacy strategies, and engagement plans in partnership with Federal and State Government Affairs, Legal, Market Access, and other internal stakeholders.
• Draft and contribute to policy materials including talking points, issue briefs, legislative concepts, comment letters, external-facing statements, and internal education materials.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional colleagues on 340B-related policy risks and opportunities, ensuring consistent internal alignment and messaging.
• Support engagement with federal and state policymakers, agencies, and trade associations to help shape discussions related to modernization, oversight, program integrity, and related reform proposals.
• Track and assess interaction between 340B and broader federal and state health policy developments (e.g., Medicaid policy, pricing reforms, demonstration models).
• Assist in developing tools and resources for federal and state advocacy teams to use in external engagement.
• Represent BMS in policy forums, workgroups, and industry discussions as appropriate.
• Support internal governance, coordination, and briefing processes related to 340B policy strategy.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in health policy, government affairs, public payer strategy, or related field.
• Direct experience with the 340B program strongly preferred, including familiarity with program structure, stakeholders, and historical reform efforts.
• Understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, and broader U.S. health policy and reimbursement systems.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex policy issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing policy briefs, analyses, and advocacy materials.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and engage constructively with external stakeholders such as policymakers, trade associations, coalitions, and consultants.
• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, health economics, public administration, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Commitment to advancing sustainable policy solutions that ensure patient access to innovative medicines.
• Domestic travel up to ~20% as needed.

Benefits

• 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 employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.