Building Careers

photo of two people looking at brain scans

Unique Neuroscience Career Opportunities with BMS

Building Careers /

BMS has reentered the neuroscience field with a strong presence and pipeline, creating opportunities for scientists and clinicians who want to transform patients’ lives. Neuroscience careers at BMS are truly unique. The team is building biomedical solutions from the ground up, with the resources, focus, and energy needed to advance the science and deliver outcomes for patients. Why should you consider BMS? Here are five reasons employees say the work is both inspiring and impactful. 1. You’ll be part of a clear, company-wide strategic vision BMS’ reentry into neuroscience comes with a true “fresh start.” We have invested heavily in late-stage assets, next-generation technologies, and scientific talent. So, you’ll be […]

Unique Neuroscience Career Opportunities with BMS Read More »

BMS has reentered the neuroscience field with a strong presence and pipeline, creating opportunities for scientists and clinicians who want to transform patients’ lives. Neuroscience careers at BMS are truly unique. The team is building biomedical solutions from the ground up, with the resources, focus, and energy needed to advance the science and deliver outcomes for patients. Why should you consider BMS? Here are five reasons employees say the work is both inspiring and impactful. 1. You’ll be part of a clear, company-wide strategic vision BMS’ reentry into neuroscience comes with a true “fresh start.” We have invested heavily in late-stage assets, next-generation technologies, and scientific talent. So, you’ll be

Photo of a lab technician

Putting People Front and Center at BMS Quality Control Release and Testing Team in Cruiserath, Ireland

Building Careers /

Ireland is known as the land of “a hundred thousand welcomes”—and that spirit is on display at the BMS Cruiserath Biologics Campus in Dublin, Ireland, where collaboration and support are core parts of the culture. That’s been the experience for Donagh Walls, Director, Quality Control, and Dursey Culleton, Associate Director, Quality Control Release, who work in the Quality Control Release and Testing department—often referred to as the Global Biologics Lab (GBL) at Cruiserath Campus. The campus is currently expanding to include a new sterile drug product facility. Learn about Donagh’s and Dursey’s career paths, how BMS supports employees, and the new opportunities the expansion will create for people interested in

Putting People Front and Center at BMS Quality Control Release and Testing Team in Cruiserath, Ireland Read More »

Ireland is known as the land of “a hundred thousand welcomes”—and that spirit is on display at the BMS Cruiserath Biologics Campus in Dublin, Ireland, where collaboration and support are core parts of the culture. That’s been the experience for Donagh Walls, Director, Quality Control, and Dursey Culleton, Associate Director, Quality Control Release, who work in the Quality Control Release and Testing department—often referred to as the Global Biologics Lab (GBL) at Cruiserath Campus. The campus is currently expanding to include a new sterile drug product facility. Learn about Donagh’s and Dursey’s career paths, how BMS supports employees, and the new opportunities the expansion will create for people interested in

employee wearing PPE and holding a device

Protecting People, Serving Patients: Environment, Health & Safety at BMS

Building Careers /

“We make sure our people go home in the same—if not better—shape as they come in each day.” That’s how Joanne Cullinane, Director, Occupational Health and Safety, and José Román Velez, Director, Environmental, Health and Safety, describe the role of the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) team at BMS. Though operating from different locations—Joanne is based at the BMS Summit West campus in New Jersey, while José works at our biologics manufacturing facility in Manatí, Puerto Rico—the two leaders are driven by a common purpose: to protect people and the environment and ensure that we continue to safely bring life-saving medicines to patients around the world. Learn about their career

Protecting People, Serving Patients: Environment, Health & Safety at BMS Read More »

“We make sure our people go home in the same—if not better—shape as they come in each day.” That’s how Joanne Cullinane, Director, Occupational Health and Safety, and José Román Velez, Director, Environmental, Health and Safety, describe the role of the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) team at BMS. Though operating from different locations—Joanne is based at the BMS Summit West campus in New Jersey, while José works at our biologics manufacturing facility in Manatí, Puerto Rico—the two leaders are driven by a common purpose: to protect people and the environment and ensure that we continue to safely bring life-saving medicines to patients around the world. Learn about their career

Female scientist in goggles looking at high tech computer screen

Fostering an Ecosystem of Innovation: Using AI to Accelerate Drug Discovery at BMS Cambridge Crossing

Building Careers /

“Innovating in the AI machine learning space to make a faster impact on patients’ lives.” That’s how Thomas Struble, Senior Principal Scientist, Computational Sciences, summarizes the focus of his work at BMS. He and Isha Verma, Principal Scientist, Cheminformatics, are both members of the New Leads in Computational Science team at our Cambridge Crossing site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is accelerating small molecule drug discovery using AI capabilities. Learn about the exciting work these two scientists are doing in this rapidly evolving field, and the career possibilities BMS offers for professionals with science and technology skills to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact. From Computer Science to Cheminformatics As an

Fostering an Ecosystem of Innovation: Using AI to Accelerate Drug Discovery at BMS Cambridge Crossing Read More »

“Innovating in the AI machine learning space to make a faster impact on patients’ lives.” That’s how Thomas Struble, Senior Principal Scientist, Computational Sciences, summarizes the focus of his work at BMS. He and Isha Verma, Principal Scientist, Cheminformatics, are both members of the New Leads in Computational Science team at our Cambridge Crossing site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is accelerating small molecule drug discovery using AI capabilities. Learn about the exciting work these two scientists are doing in this rapidly evolving field, and the career possibilities BMS offers for professionals with science and technology skills to turn cutting-edge research into real-world impact. From Computer Science to Cheminformatics As an

Two employees walk down the hall in an office setting looking at laptop.

Putting Your Skills and Passion to Work at BMS: RayzeBio in San Diego and Indianapolis

Building Careers /

When BMS acquired RayzeBio in 2024, our product pipeline expanded to include radiopharmaceutical therapies (RPTs), an innovative approach to cancer treatment that aims to deliver radioisotopes directly to cancer cells while seeking to spare healthy cells and minimizing side effects. Having RPTs in our portfolio also expanded possibilities for professionals with experience in radiopharmaceuticals or small molecules to join RayzeBio’s fast-growing teams at its headquarters in San Diego and new manufacturing site in Indianapolis. This opportunity to be part of our talented, high-achieving teams united by a common mission led Christopher (Chris) Nikodem, Senior Director, Engineering to relocate from the East Coast to Indianapolis. Learn about the career path that

Putting Your Skills and Passion to Work at BMS: RayzeBio in San Diego and Indianapolis Read More »

When BMS acquired RayzeBio in 2024, our product pipeline expanded to include radiopharmaceutical therapies (RPTs), an innovative approach to cancer treatment that aims to deliver radioisotopes directly to cancer cells while seeking to spare healthy cells and minimizing side effects. Having RPTs in our portfolio also expanded possibilities for professionals with experience in radiopharmaceuticals or small molecules to join RayzeBio’s fast-growing teams at its headquarters in San Diego and new manufacturing site in Indianapolis. This opportunity to be part of our talented, high-achieving teams united by a common mission led Christopher (Chris) Nikodem, Senior Director, Engineering to relocate from the East Coast to Indianapolis. Learn about the career path that

Opportunities Across BMS China and Asia Cluster: Perspectives from an International Leader (video)

Building Careers /

What does a career marked by continuous growth look like? For Elbert Man, Executive Director, China Innovative Medicines Business Unit Head and General Manager of Hong Kong, BMS, it is marked by dynamic roles across multiple continents. Having begun his career as a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry, Elbert went on to roles in regional marketing and regional strategy, eventually growing into his current role as general manager. He took time out of his busy day to give us a glimpse into his exciting career trajectory, why playing the violin plays a vital role in sustaining work-life balance, and three personal tips for excelling in the BMS China and Asia

Opportunities Across BMS China and Asia Cluster: Perspectives from an International Leader (video) Read More »

What does a career marked by continuous growth look like? For Elbert Man, Executive Director, China Innovative Medicines Business Unit Head and General Manager of Hong Kong, BMS, it is marked by dynamic roles across multiple continents. Having begun his career as a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry, Elbert went on to roles in regional marketing and regional strategy, eventually growing into his current role as general manager. He took time out of his busy day to give us a glimpse into his exciting career trajectory, why playing the violin plays a vital role in sustaining work-life balance, and three personal tips for excelling in the BMS China and Asia

BMS employee, Ajlan Atasoy, MD

Learn Why Two Science Leaders Who Left BMS Were Inspired to Return

Building Careers /

Delivering groundbreaking treatments and doing transformative work. That’s what motivated two scientists who had worked for BMS to return after pursuing opportunities outside of the organization. Hear what motivated Ajlan Atasoy, MD, Clinical Development Lead, Senior Director, Oncology, and Glenda Trujillo, PhD, Senior Director, Worldwide Medical Immunology and Neuroscience, Pulmonary Fibrosis, to make the return trip to BMS, and continue to do the most interesting, meaningful work of their careers. Inspired by the Innovation and Enthusiasm at BMS For Glenda, earning a PhD in molecular and cell biology was the start of what has become a career devoted to researching hard-to-treat illnesses. Having worked in pathology labs as well as

Learn Why Two Science Leaders Who Left BMS Were Inspired to Return Read More »

Delivering groundbreaking treatments and doing transformative work. That’s what motivated two scientists who had worked for BMS to return after pursuing opportunities outside of the organization. Hear what motivated Ajlan Atasoy, MD, Clinical Development Lead, Senior Director, Oncology, and Glenda Trujillo, PhD, Senior Director, Worldwide Medical Immunology and Neuroscience, Pulmonary Fibrosis, to make the return trip to BMS, and continue to do the most interesting, meaningful work of their careers. Inspired by the Innovation and Enthusiasm at BMS For Glenda, earning a PhD in molecular and cell biology was the start of what has become a career devoted to researching hard-to-treat illnesses. Having worked in pathology labs as well as

Bristol Myers Squibb: A Supportive and Fulfilling Workplace for Veterans and Military Service Members (video)

Building Careers /

Making the transition from the military back to civilian life can be a challenge. To help, at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), we formed a dedicated Veterans Community Network (VCN), where the support of fellow service members fosters engagement and creates a sense of community. Bristol Myers Squibb provides a rewarding work environment for veterans and military service members to build their careers and to create a new life for themselves and their families. Bristol Myers Squibb has dedicated members of the Talent Acquisition team to actively seek and recruit veterans and military spouses. We have partnered with companies like Hiring Our Heroes to improve our outreach to candidates, regularly attending

Bristol Myers Squibb: A Supportive and Fulfilling Workplace for Veterans and Military Service Members (video) Read More »

Making the transition from the military back to civilian life can be a challenge. To help, at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), we formed a dedicated Veterans Community Network (VCN), where the support of fellow service members fosters engagement and creates a sense of community. Bristol Myers Squibb provides a rewarding work environment for veterans and military service members to build their careers and to create a new life for themselves and their families. Bristol Myers Squibb has dedicated members of the Talent Acquisition team to actively seek and recruit veterans and military spouses. We have partnered with companies like Hiring Our Heroes to improve our outreach to candidates, regularly attending

Transforming Careers: AI-driven Tools That Support Our People

Building Careers /

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is offering Bristol Myers Squibb more capabilities than ever to hire the right people for the right jobs with the right skills. Internal employees are receiving AI-driven recommendations for projects, stretch assignments, learning, and new job openings across the company – each of which can offer transformational opportunities to learn, grow, and lead. Similarly, AI is empowering recruiters to seek out candidates who have the highest potential for success. Read on to hear from two BMS leaders who are guiding this work. Skills development that empowers employees In a recent podcast, The New Talent Code, Melissa Keiser, Executive Director

Transforming Careers: AI-driven Tools That Support Our People Read More »

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is offering Bristol Myers Squibb more capabilities than ever to hire the right people for the right jobs with the right skills. Internal employees are receiving AI-driven recommendations for projects, stretch assignments, learning, and new job openings across the company – each of which can offer transformational opportunities to learn, grow, and lead. Similarly, AI is empowering recruiters to seek out candidates who have the highest potential for success. Read on to hear from two BMS leaders who are guiding this work. Skills development that empowers employees In a recent podcast, The New Talent Code, Melissa Keiser, Executive Director

BMS female scientist in the lab holding a petri dish

A Story of Hope for Patients and Rewarding Career Opportunities in Neuroscience

Building Careers /

How does a fascination with medicine and the human brain evolve into a career? For Ken Kramer, Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs, Neuropsychiatry Therapeutic Area at BMS, it comes down to one word: commitment. Ever since college, Ken has viewed the human brain as distinctly individualized, “the essence of what a person is and who they are.” This viewpoint drew him to work in neuroscience and psychiatry, and to a career in medical affairs—one that has spanned decades and taken him to some of the most prominent and respected global pharmaceutical companies. Having recently welcomed Karuna Therapeutics into our organization, we are fortunate to have Ken join us

A Story of Hope for Patients and Rewarding Career Opportunities in Neuroscience Read More »

How does a fascination with medicine and the human brain evolve into a career? For Ken Kramer, Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs, Neuropsychiatry Therapeutic Area at BMS, it comes down to one word: commitment. Ever since college, Ken has viewed the human brain as distinctly individualized, “the essence of what a person is and who they are.” This viewpoint drew him to work in neuroscience and psychiatry, and to a career in medical affairs—one that has spanned decades and taken him to some of the most prominent and respected global pharmaceutical companies. Having recently welcomed Karuna Therapeutics into our organization, we are fortunate to have Ken join us

BMS employees working in a lab in Boudry, Switzerland.

BMS Boudry: Drug Development Opportunity in a Culturally Diverse Hub

Building Careers /

Opportunity to grow as leaders. Breakthrough science that addresses unmet medical needs. Talented colleagues in a multicultural environment. Diversity of thought and perspective. These powerful forces are what drew two senior leaders to BMS Boudry. Hear why Matthew Klimek, Vice President, Global Program Lead, Hematology, and Nikolay Delev, MD, Clinical Development Program Lead, Rheumatology, relocated from the U.S. to Switzerland and are happy to call BMS Boudry home. At the Intersection of Professional and Personal Opportunity For Matthew, the decision to relocate to Boudry, Switzerland was twofold. First, it presented the opportunity to combine his experience in commercialization and regulatory affairs in a role that oversees a lymphoma asset in

BMS Boudry: Drug Development Opportunity in a Culturally Diverse Hub Read More »

Opportunity to grow as leaders. Breakthrough science that addresses unmet medical needs. Talented colleagues in a multicultural environment. Diversity of thought and perspective. These powerful forces are what drew two senior leaders to BMS Boudry. Hear why Matthew Klimek, Vice President, Global Program Lead, Hematology, and Nikolay Delev, MD, Clinical Development Program Lead, Rheumatology, relocated from the U.S. to Switzerland and are happy to call BMS Boudry home. At the Intersection of Professional and Personal Opportunity For Matthew, the decision to relocate to Boudry, Switzerland was twofold. First, it presented the opportunity to combine his experience in commercialization and regulatory affairs in a role that oversees a lymphoma asset in

BMS Cruiserath: Stories of Opportunity and Flexibility at Expanding Campus

Building Careers /

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cruiserath campus near Dublin has, for years now, been a growing multi-purpose pharmaceutical production facility. Over the next two years, that expansion is progressing even quicker as we work toward opening a brand-new sterile drug product operation, resulting in the creation of hundreds of new roles including manufacturing, quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC), supply chain and engineering roles to name a few. Padraig Landers, Senior Director of Sterile Drug Production (SDP), and Amy Kenny, Senior Warehouse Manager, have been at our Cruiserath campus for 8 and 7 years respectively, and — like many of their Cruiserath colleagues — they are now moving up into new

BMS Cruiserath: Stories of Opportunity and Flexibility at Expanding Campus Read More »

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cruiserath campus near Dublin has, for years now, been a growing multi-purpose pharmaceutical production facility. Over the next two years, that expansion is progressing even quicker as we work toward opening a brand-new sterile drug product operation, resulting in the creation of hundreds of new roles including manufacturing, quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC), supply chain and engineering roles to name a few. Padraig Landers, Senior Director of Sterile Drug Production (SDP), and Amy Kenny, Senior Warehouse Manager, have been at our Cruiserath campus for 8 and 7 years respectively, and — like many of their Cruiserath colleagues — they are now moving up into new