Director, Global Policy Research & Analytics

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Position Summary

The Director of Policy Research and Analytics is responsible for leading the development and execution of research initiatives that inform and shape the company's global policy strategy. This role involves analyzing complex policy environments, forecasting trends, evaluate business impact and providing data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making.

A key aspect of this role involves drafting well-founded policy positions and developing innovative, differentiating policy proposal that strengthen the BMS thought leadership in the global pharmaceutical landscape.

The Director will utilize robust research, data analysis and stakeholder engagement to craft policy recommendations that support the company's mission, align with the business objectives and influence the global policy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Research Leadership:

Research Strategy:
Develop and implement a comprehensive research plan to support the company's global policy strategy. Ensure that research efforts are aligned with the company's business priorities.

Policy Position Development:

Drafting Policy Positions:
Lead the development of comprehensive policy positions on key issues impacting the pharmaceutical industry and specifically BMS. Ensure these positions are grounded in rigorous research, aligned with the company's strategic objectives and responsive to global policy challenges/opportunities.

Differentiating Policy Proposals:
Develop innovative policy proposals that differentiate BMS. These proposals should reflect the company's strengths, address unmet needs in global health and provide proactive solutions to regulatory, economic and access challenges.

Thought leadership in policy innovation:
Position the company as a thought leader in policy innovation by contributing to the development of white papers, policy briefs and other thought leadership materials, Represent the company at conferences and public forums to advocate for its policy proposals

Data-Driven Insights:

Policy Analysis:
Conduct in-depth analysis of global health policies, regulatory environments, and economic trends that impact the pharmaceutical industry and specifically BMS. Provide actionable insights to senior leadership to guide strategic decision-making. Work collaboratively with the GMAx Policy & Analytics team for completeness and impact.

Modeling:
Utilize advanced analytical methods, including forecasting and economic modeling, to predict policy trends and their potential impact on the company's business. Develop scenarios to support proactive policy planning.

Evidence-Based Advocacy:
Support the company's advocacy efforts by providing evidence-based policy recommendations. Ensure that all public policy positions are backed by rigorous research and analysis.

Collaborative Policy Formulation:

Internal cross-functional collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams to ensure that research findings are integrated into the company's strategic planning and advocacy efforts. Foster collaboration across the enterprise functions to develop holistic and well-rounded policy initiatives.

External Partnerships:
Collaborate with academic institutions, think tanks, and external experts to enhance the company's research capabilities. Establish partnerships that bring new insights and methodologies into the company's policy research efforts. Engage with external stakeholders, including policymakers, industry, NGOs, to gather diverse perspectives and build consensus around the company's policy positions. Leverage on alliances to enhance the credibility and impact of BMS's proposals.

Monitoring and Reporting:

Policy Monitoring:
Continuously monitor global policy developments and emerging trends that could impact the pharmaceutical industry and specifically BMS business.

Inform Senior Leadership:
Develop and menage a new platform to provide regular updates on key policy trends/issues and strategic insights to senior leadership.

Reporting:
Prepare detailed reports, white papers, and briefing documents that summarize research findings and policy implications. Present findings…