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Position Summary
The Manager, External Engagement is responsible for supporting the development and execution of a coordinated approach to engaging external partners across the Greater Boston area. This role serves as a key liaison between the Cambridge Site Leadership Team and external organizations, including academic institutions, non-profit organizations, biotech incubators, entrepreneurs, and industry partners. The position supports scientific collaboration, community engagement, early career development, and site visibility initiatives that align with broader site and enterprise strategies.
This role works cross-functionally with Government Affairs, University Relations, HR, and other internal stakeholders, supports the management of outreach-related budgets, and coordinates planning and execution of key site- and enterprise-level events. The position plays an important role in maintaining visibility, continuity, and impact across all external engagement activities for the Cambridge site.
This role follows our hybrid working model, requiring an on-site presence of 50%. This role will report to the Senior Director, Strategy and Research Operations, while working closely with the Cambridge Site Leadership Team.
Position Responsibilities
Collaborates to the development of execution strategic, coordinates external outreach and partner engagement strategy for the Greater Boston area, ensuring alignment with Cambridge site priorities and enterprise objectives
Manage and maintain relationships with external partners, including academic institutions, non-profit organizations, biotech incubators, life science entrepreneurs, and corporate collaborators.
Serve as a primary point of contact for site-level external engagement initiatives and support coordination across internal stakeholders.
Support scientific engagement initiatives through the local Science Council, including programs such as the Golden Ticket with LabCentral and other projects that advance collaboration and innovation.
Serve as site lead for the BMS STEM Council Community team, supporting STEM education, early career development, and related outreach initiatives.
Partner with University Relations and HR to support early talent initiatives, including internships and co-op programs, and coordinate early career engagement opportunities that provide a positive, meaningful experience for students.
Partner closely with Corporate Affairs and Government Affairs to support alignment on messaging, planning, and execution of community and legislative engagement activities.
Partner with the site communications lead to support internal communications to increase awareness of external engagement opportunities and site outreach activities.
Support philanthropic initiatives and community partnerships that align with site and enterprise priorities.
Plan, coordinate, and execute site-hosted and externally facing events that enhance site visibility and strengthen external relationships.
Manage and track outreach-related budgets, ensuring alignment with site priorities and appropriate oversight.
Ensure consistent communication, documentation, and continuity across all external outreach programs and partnerships.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in communications, public affairs, life sciences, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of experience in external relations, partnerships, community engagement, communications, or a related role.
Demonstrated experience managing external partnerships with academic institutions, non-profit organizations, or industry collaborators.
Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and working with Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, University Relations, HR, or similar stakeholder groups.
Proven ability to plan and execute events, programs, or initiatives involving multiple internal and external partners.
Experience managing and tracking budgets, including forecasting and reporting
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally to external audiences.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience supporting scientific, academic, STEM, early career, or philanthropic initiatives preferred.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a matrixed organization.
Preferred Attributes
Familiarity with the Greater Boston life sciences or academic ecosystem
Experience in a corporate, biotech, pharmaceutical, or research environment
Comfortable operating in a matrixed organization and navigating ambiguity
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Compensation Overview:
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.
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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.
Supporting People with Disabilities
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/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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R1599820 : Manager, External Engagement