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National Policy, Public, and Government Affairs Lead (Ottawa, Ontario)

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National Policy, Public, and Government Affairs Lead (Ottawa, Ontario)

full-timePosted: Dec 4, 2025

Job Description

Lead a team of Public Policy and Provincial Affairs professionals and provide coaching and development Develops the overarching National Policy Plan in collaboration with the provincial team and aligned with BMS Global Policy and Government Affairs to advance BMS policy priorities Designs the Federal Government Affairs plan and engages directly with key federal stakeholders Acts as a subject matter expert on federal and provincial policy, the Canadian health system, governmental relations and reimbursement matters and plays a leadership role within the Canadian team to ensure achievement of corporate objectives. Provides strategic advice accordingly Oversees the design and implementation of provincial policy and access plans, including health system implementation considerations, aligned with Market Access and Brand plans to ensure overall business objectives are met. Works closely with MALT. Shapes the health policy and disease area landscape for timely access and adoption of BMS pipeline priorities, with the ambition of access at regulatory approval, while working closely with Early Asset / Brand Leads and Market Access Oversees the co-creation of health system solutions with provincial partners to overcome access barriers and ensure appropriate, timely access for patients Ensures that the team gains and maintains market access to BMS products by securing timely and seamless funding on public and private drug programs across Canada Engages and partners, where appropriate, with ecosystem stakeholders (government, health system stewards, professional associations, etc.) to move forward key policy priorities Participates in trade association / life-science working groups to foster collaboration, advance BMS perspectives and industry positions on key policy issues Oversees & participates in negotiations to secure timely patient access that recognizes the value of pharmaceutical innovations ### Diriger une équipe de professionnels des politiques publiques et des affaires provinciales et offrir du coaching et du développement ### Élabore le Plan national de politique global en collaboration avec l'équipe provinciale et aligné avec les politiques mondiales et les affaires gouvernementales de la BMS afin de faire avancer les priorités politiques de la BMS ### Conçoit le plan des affaires fédérales et collabore directement avec les principaux intervenants fédéraux ### Agit à titre d'expert en politiques fédérales et provinciales, le système de santé canadien, les relations gouvernementales et les questions de remboursement, et joue un rôle de leader au sein de l'équipe canadienne pour assurer la réalisation des objectifs corporatifs. Fournit des conseils stratégiques en conséquence Supporting People with Disabilities University degree (life science, political science/public policy or business) Seasoned (~ >10 years) government affairs and market access professional with strong relationships within federal government Recognized and respected for their policy thought leadership Proven track record in securing market access and advancing policy/health system changes in Canada Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of access and policy professionals Diplôme universitaire (sciences de la vie, sciences politiques/politiques publiques ou affaires) Professionnel chevronné (~ >10 ans) des affaires gouvernementales et de l'accès aux marchés, avec de solides relations au sein du gouvernement fédéral Reconnu et respecté pour son leadership en matière de politique Un bilan éprouvé dans l'obtention de l'accès au marché et la promotion des changements en matière de politiques et de système de santé au Canada Capacité démontrée à diriger avec succès une équipe de professionnels de l'accès et des politiques Les titulaires sont censés résider à proximité immédiate d'Ottawa. QC (région de Montréal) et ON (Toronto) sont acceptables, la région d'Ottawa préférait faciliter les activités de relations avec le gouvernement fédéral. 40% du temps est prévu pour des activités d'engagement externe

About the Role/Company

  • BMS focuses on advancing policy priorities aligned with global policy and government affairs
  • BMS aims to secure market access and advance policy/health system changes in Canada
  • BMS works closely with Market Access Leadership Team (MALT) and other internal teams

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Public Policy and Provincial Affairs professionals and provide coaching and development
  • Develop the overarching National Policy Plan in collaboration with the provincial team and aligned with BMS Global Policy and Government Affairs to advance BMS policy priorities
  • Design the Federal Government Affairs plan and engage directly with key federal stakeholders
  • Act as a subject matter expert on federal and provincial policy, the Canadian health system, governmental relations, and reimbursement matters
  • Play a leadership role within the Canadian team to ensure achievement of corporate objectives
  • Provide strategic advice on policy matters
  • Oversee the design and implementation of provincial policy and access plans, including health system implementation considerations, aligned with Market Access and Brand plans
  • Work closely with Market Access Leadership Team (MALT)
  • Shape the health policy and disease area landscape for timely access and adoption of BMS pipeline priorities, aiming for access at regulatory approval
  • Work closely with Early Asset / Brand Leads and Market Access
  • Oversee the co-creation of health system solutions with provincial partners to overcome access barriers and ensure appropriate, timely access for patients
  • Ensure the team gains and maintains market access to BMS products by securing timely and seamless funding on public and private drug programs across Canada
  • Engage and partner with ecosystem stakeholders (government, health system stewards, professional associations, etc.) to move forward key policy priorities
  • Participate in trade association / life-science working groups to foster collaboration, advance BMS perspectives and industry positions on key policy issues
  • Oversee and participate in negotiations to secure timely patient access that recognizes the value of pharmaceutical innovations

Required Qualifications

  • University degree in life science, political science/public policy, or business
  • Seasoned (~ >10 years) government affairs and market access professional
  • Strong relationships within federal government
  • Recognized and respected for policy thought leadership
  • Proven track record in securing market access and advancing policy/health system changes in Canada
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of access and policy professionals

Skills Required

  • Leadership skills to manage and develop a team
  • Strategic thinking and planning abilities
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to engage with and influence key stakeholders
  • Expertise in federal and provincial policy, Canadian health system, governmental relations, and reimbursement matters

Additional Requirements

  • Residency in close proximity to Ottawa, with QC (Montréal region) and ON (Toronto) acceptable, Ottawa region preferred to facilitate federal government relations activities
  • 0% of time allocated for external engagement activities

Locations

  • Field, CANADA

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

120,000 - 180,000 CAD / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Leadership skills to manage and develop a teamintermediate
  • Strategic thinking and planning abilitiesintermediate
  • Strong communication and negotiation skillsintermediate
  • Ability to engage with and influence key stakeholdersintermediate
  • Expertise in federal and provincial policy, Canadian health system, governmental relations, and reimbursement mattersintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • University degree in life science, political science/public policy, or business (experience)
  • Seasoned (~ >10 years) government affairs and market access professional (experience)
  • Strong relationships within federal government (experience)
  • Recognized and respected for policy thought leadership (experience)
  • Proven track record in securing market access and advancing policy/health system changes in Canada (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of access and policy professionals (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Public Policy and Provincial Affairs professionals and provide coaching and development
  • Develop the overarching National Policy Plan in collaboration with the provincial team and aligned with BMS Global Policy and Government Affairs to advance BMS policy priorities
  • Design the Federal Government Affairs plan and engage directly with key federal stakeholders
  • Act as a subject matter expert on federal and provincial policy, the Canadian health system, governmental relations, and reimbursement matters
  • Play a leadership role within the Canadian team to ensure achievement of corporate objectives
  • Provide strategic advice on policy matters
  • Oversee the design and implementation of provincial policy and access plans, including health system implementation considerations, aligned with Market Access and Brand plans
  • Work closely with Market Access Leadership Team (MALT)
  • Shape the health policy and disease area landscape for timely access and adoption of BMS pipeline priorities, aiming for access at regulatory approval
  • Work closely with Early Asset / Brand Leads and Market Access
  • Oversee the co-creation of health system solutions with provincial partners to overcome access barriers and ensure appropriate, timely access for patients
  • Ensure the team gains and maintains market access to BMS products by securing timely and seamless funding on public and private drug programs across Canada
  • Engage and partner with ecosystem stakeholders (government, health system stewards, professional associations, etc.) to move forward key policy priorities
  • Participate in trade association / life-science working groups to foster collaboration, advance BMS perspectives and industry positions on key policy issues
  • Oversee and participate in negotiations to secure timely patient access that recognizes the value of pharmaceutical innovations

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National Policy, Public, and Government Affairs Lead (Ottawa, Ontario)

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National Policy, Public, and Government Affairs Lead (Ottawa, Ontario)

full-timePosted: Dec 4, 2025

Job Description

Lead a team of Public Policy and Provincial Affairs professionals and provide coaching and development Develops the overarching National Policy Plan in collaboration with the provincial team and aligned with BMS Global Policy and Government Affairs to advance BMS policy priorities Designs the Federal Government Affairs plan and engages directly with key federal stakeholders Acts as a subject matter expert on federal and provincial policy, the Canadian health system, governmental relations and reimbursement matters and plays a leadership role within the Canadian team to ensure achievement of corporate objectives. Provides strategic advice accordingly Oversees the design and implementation of provincial policy and access plans, including health system implementation considerations, aligned with Market Access and Brand plans to ensure overall business objectives are met. Works closely with MALT. Shapes the health policy and disease area landscape for timely access and adoption of BMS pipeline priorities, with the ambition of access at regulatory approval, while working closely with Early Asset / Brand Leads and Market Access Oversees the co-creation of health system solutions with provincial partners to overcome access barriers and ensure appropriate, timely access for patients Ensures that the team gains and maintains market access to BMS products by securing timely and seamless funding on public and private drug programs across Canada Engages and partners, where appropriate, with ecosystem stakeholders (government, health system stewards, professional associations, etc.) to move forward key policy priorities Participates in trade association / life-science working groups to foster collaboration, advance BMS perspectives and industry positions on key policy issues Oversees & participates in negotiations to secure timely patient access that recognizes the value of pharmaceutical innovations ### Diriger une équipe de professionnels des politiques publiques et des affaires provinciales et offrir du coaching et du développement ### Élabore le Plan national de politique global en collaboration avec l'équipe provinciale et aligné avec les politiques mondiales et les affaires gouvernementales de la BMS afin de faire avancer les priorités politiques de la BMS ### Conçoit le plan des affaires fédérales et collabore directement avec les principaux intervenants fédéraux ### Agit à titre d'expert en politiques fédérales et provinciales, le système de santé canadien, les relations gouvernementales et les questions de remboursement, et joue un rôle de leader au sein de l'équipe canadienne pour assurer la réalisation des objectifs corporatifs. Fournit des conseils stratégiques en conséquence Supporting People with Disabilities University degree (life science, political science/public policy or business) Seasoned (~ >10 years) government affairs and market access professional with strong relationships within federal government Recognized and respected for their policy thought leadership Proven track record in securing market access and advancing policy/health system changes in Canada Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of access and policy professionals Diplôme universitaire (sciences de la vie, sciences politiques/politiques publiques ou affaires) Professionnel chevronné (~ >10 ans) des affaires gouvernementales et de l'accès aux marchés, avec de solides relations au sein du gouvernement fédéral Reconnu et respecté pour son leadership en matière de politique Un bilan éprouvé dans l'obtention de l'accès au marché et la promotion des changements en matière de politiques et de système de santé au Canada Capacité démontrée à diriger avec succès une équipe de professionnels de l'accès et des politiques Les titulaires sont censés résider à proximité immédiate d'Ottawa. QC (région de Montréal) et ON (Toronto) sont acceptables, la région d'Ottawa préférait faciliter les activités de relations avec le gouvernement fédéral. 40% du temps est prévu pour des activités d'engagement externe

About the Role/Company

  • BMS focuses on advancing policy priorities aligned with global policy and government affairs
  • BMS aims to secure market access and advance policy/health system changes in Canada
  • BMS works closely with Market Access Leadership Team (MALT) and other internal teams

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Public Policy and Provincial Affairs professionals and provide coaching and development
  • Develop the overarching National Policy Plan in collaboration with the provincial team and aligned with BMS Global Policy and Government Affairs to advance BMS policy priorities
  • Design the Federal Government Affairs plan and engage directly with key federal stakeholders
  • Act as a subject matter expert on federal and provincial policy, the Canadian health system, governmental relations, and reimbursement matters
  • Play a leadership role within the Canadian team to ensure achievement of corporate objectives
  • Provide strategic advice on policy matters
  • Oversee the design and implementation of provincial policy and access plans, including health system implementation considerations, aligned with Market Access and Brand plans
  • Work closely with Market Access Leadership Team (MALT)
  • Shape the health policy and disease area landscape for timely access and adoption of BMS pipeline priorities, aiming for access at regulatory approval
  • Work closely with Early Asset / Brand Leads and Market Access
  • Oversee the co-creation of health system solutions with provincial partners to overcome access barriers and ensure appropriate, timely access for patients
  • Ensure the team gains and maintains market access to BMS products by securing timely and seamless funding on public and private drug programs across Canada
  • Engage and partner with ecosystem stakeholders (government, health system stewards, professional associations, etc.) to move forward key policy priorities
  • Participate in trade association / life-science working groups to foster collaboration, advance BMS perspectives and industry positions on key policy issues
  • Oversee and participate in negotiations to secure timely patient access that recognizes the value of pharmaceutical innovations

Required Qualifications

  • University degree in life science, political science/public policy, or business
  • Seasoned (~ >10 years) government affairs and market access professional
  • Strong relationships within federal government
  • Recognized and respected for policy thought leadership
  • Proven track record in securing market access and advancing policy/health system changes in Canada
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of access and policy professionals

Skills Required

  • Leadership skills to manage and develop a team
  • Strategic thinking and planning abilities
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to engage with and influence key stakeholders
  • Expertise in federal and provincial policy, Canadian health system, governmental relations, and reimbursement matters

Additional Requirements

  • Residency in close proximity to Ottawa, with QC (Montréal region) and ON (Toronto) acceptable, Ottawa region preferred to facilitate federal government relations activities
  • 0% of time allocated for external engagement activities

Locations

  • Field, CANADA

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

120,000 - 180,000 CAD / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Leadership skills to manage and develop a teamintermediate
  • Strategic thinking and planning abilitiesintermediate
  • Strong communication and negotiation skillsintermediate
  • Ability to engage with and influence key stakeholdersintermediate
  • Expertise in federal and provincial policy, Canadian health system, governmental relations, and reimbursement mattersintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • University degree in life science, political science/public policy, or business (experience)
  • Seasoned (~ >10 years) government affairs and market access professional (experience)
  • Strong relationships within federal government (experience)
  • Recognized and respected for policy thought leadership (experience)
  • Proven track record in securing market access and advancing policy/health system changes in Canada (experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of access and policy professionals (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Public Policy and Provincial Affairs professionals and provide coaching and development
  • Develop the overarching National Policy Plan in collaboration with the provincial team and aligned with BMS Global Policy and Government Affairs to advance BMS policy priorities
  • Design the Federal Government Affairs plan and engage directly with key federal stakeholders
  • Act as a subject matter expert on federal and provincial policy, the Canadian health system, governmental relations, and reimbursement matters
  • Play a leadership role within the Canadian team to ensure achievement of corporate objectives
  • Provide strategic advice on policy matters
  • Oversee the design and implementation of provincial policy and access plans, including health system implementation considerations, aligned with Market Access and Brand plans
  • Work closely with Market Access Leadership Team (MALT)
  • Shape the health policy and disease area landscape for timely access and adoption of BMS pipeline priorities, aiming for access at regulatory approval
  • Work closely with Early Asset / Brand Leads and Market Access
  • Oversee the co-creation of health system solutions with provincial partners to overcome access barriers and ensure appropriate, timely access for patients
  • Ensure the team gains and maintains market access to BMS products by securing timely and seamless funding on public and private drug programs across Canada
  • Engage and partner with ecosystem stakeholders (government, health system stewards, professional associations, etc.) to move forward key policy priorities
  • Participate in trade association / life-science working groups to foster collaboration, advance BMS perspectives and industry positions on key policy issues
  • Oversee and participate in negotiations to secure timely patient access that recognizes the value of pharmaceutical innovations

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