Associate Director, U.S. Policy & Research

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The Associate Director, 340B Policy, will support Bristol Myers Squibb’s policy strategy related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program across federal and state levels. This role will monitor and analyze evolving 340B legislation, regulation, and policy reforms; assess implications for the business and for patient access; and help develop and execute advocacy and engagement strategies aligned with enterprise priorities. The Associate Director will collaborate closely with internal partners across U.S. Policy, Federal and State Government Affairs, Law, Commercial, and Market Access teams, and will play a key role in preparing policy analyses, position materials, legislative language, and advocacy tools to support BMS’s engagement on 340B issues.

This position requires strong policy acumen, the ability to translate complex policy developments into clear business insights, and a commitment to advancing policies that support patient access, transparency, and program integrity.

• 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, work groups, and industry discussions as appropriate.
• Support internal governance, coordination, and briefing processes related to 340B policy strategy.

• 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…