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Position Summary

As an Information Specialist for Research BI&T, you will be responsible for managing and disseminating communications to our staff and BMS internal stakeholders.  You will execute on our communications strategy by soliciting, packaging and amplifying information through existing and new channels. Additionally, you will seek out technology information from the Enterprise (largely BI&T, but also the application of technology in other business areas) and bring it to the attention of Research BI&T. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with technology, have a keen eye for design, be highly organized, and excel in networking and influencing. This role reports to the head of the Research BI&T Strategy, Culture and Operations group.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that Research BI&T communications effectively capture and amplify accomplishments and other information that our stakeholders need, have a consistent look and feel, and are disseminated through optimized channels in a timely manner.

• Work with product teams and Research BI&T leadership to ensure that Research BI&T accomplishments are captured, tailored to the target audience, published and amplified through appropriate channels.
• Prepare presenters by helping with story creation, material generation, rehearsals, best practices (Town Halls, Communities of Practice, Spotlight series, internal technical training).
• Ensure communications have a common and visually appealing look and feel.
• Identify new channels and improve on the effectiveness of existing channels.
• Actively engage with other communications specialists within BI&T and Research to learn and share best practices relating to internal communications.
• Bring information from Enterprise BI&T about new/improved technology to Research BI&T (via Working Smarter and other forums).
• Organize and curate department sharepoint, MS teams channels, and calendar.
• Establish and socialize best practices for Viva Engage, Teams, etc. postings.
• Assess effectiveness of communications and refine strategies.
• Work to timelines and with a sense of urgency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in writing and publishing content efficiently and inclusively
• Proficiency in layout and design, with strong technical skills
• Expertise in Microsoft Suite of tools, including SharePoint, Viva Engage, and MS Teams
• Experience with ChatGpT/Copilot
• Strong soft skills, including networking, organization, energy, creativity, effective presentation skills, growth mindset, problem-solving, urgency, and excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with senior leadership
• Experience with Jira
• Knowledge of the life sciences domain

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $97,000-$129,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 

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 then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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.

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

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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