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BMSKK seeks a seasoned government affairs leader to be Director, Government Affairs & Market Access Policy Lead. This position will be leading and directing the government affairs & market access policy activities across the local organization; developing advocacy and engagement strategies; maintaining strong relationships with policymakers and key industry stakeholders on behalf of the company; advocating of the company's positions with diet members, government agencies and industry associations. This role requires a strong understanding of the government processes, policies, and regulations, as well as excellent communication, advocacy, and project management skills. The Government Affairs Lead will report into the Head of Corporate Partnership. **Responsibilities** + Develop and execute the companies integrated government affairs & market access policy strategy in close partnership with cross-functional partners + Build and enact targeted environment shaping activities to create a positive and favorable landscape for BMSKK products and protect the business of the Japanese affiliate from potential threats and risks. + Engage with diet members trade association partners, policy stakeholders, key opinion leaders, and other influencers to promote a positive presence for BMSKK and educate and communicate BMSKK policy priorities. + Identify strategic opportunities to develop external policy relationships that will further the policy interests and positions of BMSKK. + Create and oversee the government affairs budget. + Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop actionable pricing & reimbursement policy frameworks and drive their legislative implementation. + Evaluate current and emerging policy trends and developments and advise senior company leadership on risk management and business strategies. + Participate, serve, and assume leadership positions in industry associations (PhRMA, JPMA, FIRM), steering committees, and networking organizations to protect & promote BMS interest. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree or higher + At least 7-10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or related fields. + Deep understanding of Japan Health Policy system, pricing & access policies, decision-making processes and legislative procedures + Demonstrated ability to significantly influence critical policy and/or business issues. + Ability to prioritize and manage workloads, leverage resources efficiently and respond and adapt quickly in a challenging and fast-paced environment. + Excellent relationship-building skills with a superior ability to articulate ideas to various audiences. + Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. + Proven ability to communicate business critical information at senior levels in the global and in Japan, and to reconcile multiple stakeholder views. + Excellent communication and presentation skills (English and Japanese) + Fluent in English 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. 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