Executive Director, Enterprise & People Communications

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. Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director, Enterprise & People Communications, to lead an integrated team responsible for shaping and amplifying the company's internal voice. This senior leadership role serves as the primary communications partner to the EVP, Chief People Officer, and is accountable for defining and executing BMS's enterprise narrative strategy — ensuring colleagues across the organization understand who we are, what we stand for, and where we are going. This leader will oversee a combined, high-performing team responsible for enterprise messaging strategy, colleague communications, culture programs, and company-wide strategic initiatives. The role requires a collaborative, enterprise-minded leader who can bridge internal and external communications landscapes to ensure consistency, clarity, and impact across every touchpoint. Enterprise Narrative & Messaging Strategy Serve as the chief architect of BMS's internal enterprise narrative, defining the strategic story told to colleagues about the company's vision, direction, purpose, and values Translate complex business strategies, organizational changes, and leadership priorities into compelling, clear, and consistent messages for all colleague audiences Establish a cohesive and integrated enterprise messaging framework that supports organizational alignment and drives colleagues understanding and engagement Colleague Communications Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of all enterprise-wide internal communications, ensuring messaging is timely, relevant, and impactful across all channels and platforms Oversee development of communications that reach colleagues at all levels of the organization, including executive communications on behalf of the Chief People Officer and other senior leaders Drive continuous improvement of internal communications channels, tools, and platforms to enhance colleague experience and information accessibility Culture Initiatives Champion and lead enterprise-wide culture programs and initiatives that reinforce BMS's values, foster inclusion, and deepen colleague connection to the company's mission Partner with People leadership to develop and communicate culture strategies that support organizational transformation and employee engagement Measure and assess the effectiveness of culture communications and initiatives, using data and colleague insights to inform future strategies. Reputation Management & Narrative Integration Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure that enterprise reputation measures, indicators, and insights are fully understood and reflected in the overall narrative delivered to colleagues. Serve as the internal steward of BMS's reputation story, translating external reputation data, brand perception, and stakeholder sentiment into meaningful, relevant messaging that keeps colleagues informed and connected to how the company is perceived and positioned in the world. Ensure that internal communications strategies are continuously informed by and aligned with BMS's broader reputation management efforts, so that colleagues hear a consistent and coherent story — from the inside out. Monitor and assess shifts in enterprise reputation, proactively adjusting internal narratives as needed to reflect evolving priorities, challenges, or opportunities. Help foster a culture of reputation awareness among colleagues,