Senior Director, Corporate Affairs and Public Affairs

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Corporate Affairs and Public Affairs plays a key role in advancing RayzeBio’s communications strategy, contributing to a shared vision to build the leading radiopharmaceutical company. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of communications, with proven experience helping to strategize and deploy corporate and asset-level messaging for clinical to commercial stage oncology biotechnology companies. The role needs an experienced communications professional with hands-on experience creating, executing and measuring creative and impactful communications campaigns to position the company ahead of upcoming development milestones. The candidate should have experience navigating and engaging a broad group of stakeholders to support RayzeBio and RPT advancement for the benefit of patients.

The role is expected to work closely with the Bristol Myers Squibb Corporate Affairs, Investor Relations, and Advocacy teams to support alignment with RayzeBio. It requires the ability to navigate between the culture of small biotech while integrating with a broader corporate structure. Optimal candidates should have experience working both in small biotech as well as within larger corporate structures.

The ideal candidate will be results-oriented and will help foster a culture that emphasizes cooperation, teamwork and respect.

Key Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide strategic and operational support for RayzeBio Corporate Affairs, including internal communications, external communications, and executive thought leadership.
• Develop and deploy comprehensive corporate and asset communication campaigns to successfully advance RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb corporate positioning.
• Utilize a deep understanding of corporate communications principles to identify and execute in areas of opportunity for engagement, education, and advancement of RayzeBio strategic priorities.
• Possess strong media relationships, build, and grow the RayzeBio presence externally and serve as spokesperson to represent RayzeBio.
• Understand and navigate issues related to RPT advancement for the benefit of patients. Partner closely with Bristol Myers Squibb government affairs teams to advance policies in support of patients.
• Build and grow knowledge of RayzeBio differentiators with stakeholders, including KOLs, patient advocates, patients, and caregivers to advance knowledge of RPT technology.
• Support executive communications for members of the RayzeBio leadership team, creating tailored messaging tracks, developing, and supporting executive visibility campaigns.
• Partner with Bristol Myers Squibb Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations teams to help ensure messaging continuity, engagement, and corporate alignment.
• Support RayzeBio leadership and Bristol Myers Squibb leaders with key strategic communications to help uphold a positive image and reputation for the organization.
• Develop and build an internal culture of cooperation, teamwork, and respect through internal communications initiatives. Establish an internal communications framework to support the needs of RayzeBio.
• Support management of project budgets and internal and external resources in support of corporate goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters degree in communications, journalism or similar field preferred.
• 10 + years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech corporate affairs environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high functioning cross-functional corporate teams and a record of getting things done in small biotech settings. Demonstrated ability to navigate relationship with large parent company.
• Experience contributing to lean, effective teams.
• Understanding of oncology drug development, advancement, and commercialization. Demonstrated ability to articulate and differentiate complex scientific topics to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to engage a broad group of stakeholders across issues and forming trusted relationships.
• Experience developing and supporting senior leadership thought leadership.
• Crisis communications experience in the biotechnology and/or pharma sectors.
• Strong knowledge and relationships with priority media. Experience serving as a company spokesperson.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• High EQ, Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and ability to motivate and drive productivity in small company environments.
• Ability to effectively partner cross-functionally to achieve results.
• Ability to successfully establish and manage relationships including PAGs, KOLs, patients, caregivers, and industry partners.
• Experience building relationships with media, government, and other external bodies.
• Ability to translate strategy / complex material into clear communication plans and messaging.
• Emergency media response experience and confidence in handling media enquiries in a crisis.
• Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and deliver to deadlines.

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San Diego - CA - US: $243,036 - $294,503


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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 in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb

RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS and RayzeBio are 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/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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BMS and RayzeBio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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