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A Leader’s Career Journey Comes Full Circle to Drug Development in BMS Hyderabad

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At BMS, our people directly reflect the strength of our global footprint. Such is the case for Nataraj Kalyanaraman, who joined BMS in 2017. Nataraj began his BMS journey in the U.S., working on the Research and Development (R&D) strategy team in New Jersey. In 2022 he relocated to Lausanne, Switzerland to expand our drug development capabilities. Not only did he achieve this goal, Nataraj grew the organization, setting a strong foundation for drug development in Europe. Now, Nataraj has come full circle to his homeland of India as Vice President, Head of BMS Hyderabad for Global Drug Development. In July 2023, he opened the doors to Drug Development at […]

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At BMS, our people directly reflect the strength of our global footprint. Such is the case for Nataraj Kalyanaraman, who joined BMS in 2017. Nataraj began his BMS journey in the U.S., working on the Research and Development (R&D) strategy team in New Jersey. In 2022 he relocated to Lausanne, Switzerland to expand our drug development capabilities. Not only did he achieve this goal, Nataraj grew the organization, setting a strong foundation for drug development in Europe. Now, Nataraj has come full circle to his homeland of India as Vice President, Head of BMS Hyderabad for Global Drug Development. In July 2023, he opened the doors to Drug Development at

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Data Science and AI Roles Change the Healthcare Horizon at BMS

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Bristol Myers Squibb is at the forefront of helping patients prevail over serious diseases through our diverse pipeline and new scientific platforms. Some of those ever-evolving and leading-edge platforms involve data science and AI predictive solutions — providing incredibly interesting work along with career growth opportunities. Business Insights & Analytics (BIA) leader, Mike Sobotka, is promoting these careers as they become more crucial to the BMS mission, and more appealing to qualified candidates who might not have previously considered a career in biopharma. As Senior Director and head of Commercialization Data Science and AI Predictive Science, Mike and his team have a number of data science and AI roles available

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Bristol Myers Squibb is at the forefront of helping patients prevail over serious diseases through our diverse pipeline and new scientific platforms. Some of those ever-evolving and leading-edge platforms involve data science and AI predictive solutions — providing incredibly interesting work along with career growth opportunities. Business Insights & Analytics (BIA) leader, Mike Sobotka, is promoting these careers as they become more crucial to the BMS mission, and more appealing to qualified candidates who might not have previously considered a career in biopharma. As Senior Director and head of Commercialization Data Science and AI Predictive Science, Mike and his team have a number of data science and AI roles available

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From Intern to Full Time: Building a Successful Career in Biomanufacturing

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The magic of working at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) was in the air last year when a patient came in to tour the facility where the medicine that gave him a new lease on life was made. He had been given a terminal diagnosis and after exhausting nearly all his options, he had almost given up hope. A BMS cell therapy was his last resort, and after receiving the treatment made at the Bothell, Washington cell therapy manufacturing facility, he was given a second chance. My name is Mary Prasek, a Manufacturing Associate II based at the Bothell facility, and I have enjoyed a rewarding career at BMS since early

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The magic of working at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) was in the air last year when a patient came in to tour the facility where the medicine that gave him a new lease on life was made. He had been given a terminal diagnosis and after exhausting nearly all his options, he had almost given up hope. A BMS cell therapy was his last resort, and after receiving the treatment made at the Bothell, Washington cell therapy manufacturing facility, he was given a second chance. My name is Mary Prasek, a Manufacturing Associate II based at the Bothell facility, and I have enjoyed a rewarding career at BMS since early

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Intern to Full Time Employee: Jessica Netto’s Journey in STEM at BMS

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My STEM journey began in high school when I took a bioengineering class, sparking my interest in the field. This led me choosing to major in Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). WPI’s project-based learning approach deepened my interest and provided valuable hands-on experience for future roles. During the summer of my freshman year, I joined an academic research lab focused on in-vitro disease modeling, led by Dr. Catherine Whittington. Dr. Whittington was an amazing mentor to me in STEM. She mentored me in planning and conducting experiments, provided me with numerous opportunities to present my research and offered career advice. I researched in Dr. Whittington’s lab for the

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My STEM journey began in high school when I took a bioengineering class, sparking my interest in the field. This led me choosing to major in Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). WPI’s project-based learning approach deepened my interest and provided valuable hands-on experience for future roles. During the summer of my freshman year, I joined an academic research lab focused on in-vitro disease modeling, led by Dr. Catherine Whittington. Dr. Whittington was an amazing mentor to me in STEM. She mentored me in planning and conducting experiments, provided me with numerous opportunities to present my research and offered career advice. I researched in Dr. Whittington’s lab for the

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Work with a Mission: Cell Therapy Scientist and Manager on Pursuing One’s Passions

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They may be situated on opposite sides of the country, but senior scientist Milan Patel in Seattle, WA, and senior manager Bobby Hewlett in Devens, MA, are of one mind when it comes to the dedication and passion they bring to their careers within Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cell Therapy division. Had You Considered a Career in Commercial Pharma During Your Academic Career?   Both spent much of their graduate education thinking that their future would continue in academic research. After working on PhD projects focused on early research, Milan found a different level of satisfaction in projects that focused on patient treatments. “I realized it was more fulfilling to do

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They may be situated on opposite sides of the country, but senior scientist Milan Patel in Seattle, WA, and senior manager Bobby Hewlett in Devens, MA, are of one mind when it comes to the dedication and passion they bring to their careers within Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cell Therapy division. Had You Considered a Career in Commercial Pharma During Your Academic Career?   Both spent much of their graduate education thinking that their future would continue in academic research. After working on PhD projects focused on early research, Milan found a different level of satisfaction in projects that focused on patient treatments. “I realized it was more fulfilling to do

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Full Circle: A Senior Leader and Director Chose Manufacturing at BMS, Again

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Did you know the average adult changes employers five to seven times throughout their career lifespan? The number of people who come back to an employer they previously left, however, is less than two in ten. While we don’t have hard statistics on boomerang employees at Bristol Myers Squibb, it’s certainly not unusual to come across them, especially at the leadership levels. Case in point being Lisa McClintock, Vice President and Lead for our Devens, MA Cell Therapy Manufacturing and Brad Harris, Director of Biologics Manufacturing Technology, also in Devens – two BMS leaders headquartered in our 89-acre multi-use campus that supports our biologics process development along with clinical and

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Did you know the average adult changes employers five to seven times throughout their career lifespan? The number of people who come back to an employer they previously left, however, is less than two in ten. While we don’t have hard statistics on boomerang employees at Bristol Myers Squibb, it’s certainly not unusual to come across them, especially at the leadership levels. Case in point being Lisa McClintock, Vice President and Lead for our Devens, MA Cell Therapy Manufacturing and Brad Harris, Director of Biologics Manufacturing Technology, also in Devens – two BMS leaders headquartered in our 89-acre multi-use campus that supports our biologics process development along with clinical and

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How Zach and Cheryl Built Careers in Cell Therapy Quality Control and Investigations

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When it comes to quality control managers and investigation specialists at Bristol Myers Squibb, our colleagues’ backgrounds are interesting and diverse, and many of them were not planning on a career in cell therapy. But once introduced to the manufacturing, quality and investigative aspects of cell therapy, many have found rewarding employee experiences here. Cell therapy is one of the most groundbreaking forms of cancer treatment being studied today and is still in its infancy. But with BMS’ continued investment in our cell therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career and the ability to help patients are unlimited. Zach Neidich, Senior Specialist, Investigations, and Cheryl Dennis, Senior

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When it comes to quality control managers and investigation specialists at Bristol Myers Squibb, our colleagues’ backgrounds are interesting and diverse, and many of them were not planning on a career in cell therapy. But once introduced to the manufacturing, quality and investigative aspects of cell therapy, many have found rewarding employee experiences here. Cell therapy is one of the most groundbreaking forms of cancer treatment being studied today and is still in its infancy. But with BMS’ continued investment in our cell therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career and the ability to help patients are unlimited. Zach Neidich, Senior Specialist, Investigations, and Cheryl Dennis, Senior

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John Yoo and Kelly Cho: Many Paths to Leadership at BMS Korea

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Senior Clinical Operations Manager Kelly Cho (RPh, Master of Science in Pharmacy), and Senior Marketing Manager, Cardiovascular John Yoo (RPh, Master of Science in Immunology) are two colleagues among more than 200 who make Bristol Myers Squibb, Korea, a thriving pillar of our Asian and global strategy. Headquartered in Seoul, John and Kelly personify the fact that there is no one way to become a leader within BMS. Each takes their own journey while at the same time playing critical roles in furthering the BMS mission of transforming patients’ lives through science. Early Influences Provide Direction Kelly recalls an emotional incident regarding her father over 20 years ago that inspired

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Senior Clinical Operations Manager Kelly Cho (RPh, Master of Science in Pharmacy), and Senior Marketing Manager, Cardiovascular John Yoo (RPh, Master of Science in Immunology) are two colleagues among more than 200 who make Bristol Myers Squibb, Korea, a thriving pillar of our Asian and global strategy. Headquartered in Seoul, John and Kelly personify the fact that there is no one way to become a leader within BMS. Each takes their own journey while at the same time playing critical roles in furthering the BMS mission of transforming patients’ lives through science. Early Influences Provide Direction Kelly recalls an emotional incident regarding her father over 20 years ago that inspired

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Unique Opportunities to Learn Fast, Grow Fast in a Commercialization Career

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From the early stages of molecular testing to drug product launch, Worldwide Oncology Commercial (WWOC) at Bristol Myers Squibb plays a pivotal role alongside research and development teams. WWOC brings a commercial lens to the development process, thus assuring viability and ensuring cancer patients have access to our oncology portfolio. Accordingly, the organization relies on teams of accomplished professionals from various backgrounds like Irene Mac, Executive Director, and Andrew Witriol, Vice President, who found in WWOC opportunities to learn fast and grow fast and take advantage of BMS growth opportunities, while doing some of the most interesting and meaningful work of their careers. They and their teammates around the world

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From the early stages of molecular testing to drug product launch, Worldwide Oncology Commercial (WWOC) at Bristol Myers Squibb plays a pivotal role alongside research and development teams. WWOC brings a commercial lens to the development process, thus assuring viability and ensuring cancer patients have access to our oncology portfolio. Accordingly, the organization relies on teams of accomplished professionals from various backgrounds like Irene Mac, Executive Director, and Andrew Witriol, Vice President, who found in WWOC opportunities to learn fast and grow fast and take advantage of BMS growth opportunities, while doing some of the most interesting and meaningful work of their careers. They and their teammates around the world

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Two Interesting Paths to Careers as Manufacturing Managers in Cell Therapy

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If a career as a cell therapy manufacturing manager is currently not on your radar, you might just change your mind after reading the stories of current Bristol Myers Squibb colleagues Seamus Slattery and Arnold Sosa – both of whom found success and satisfaction working out of our Devens, MA and Summit, NJ sites respectively. Each was introduced to the position in a somewhat roundabout way, and they now find themselves immersed in interesting and meaningful work that transforms the lives of patients, while at the same time transforming their lives as well. Their journeys are not atypical among BMS manufacturing staff and are inspirational to anyone considering a career

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If a career as a cell therapy manufacturing manager is currently not on your radar, you might just change your mind after reading the stories of current Bristol Myers Squibb colleagues Seamus Slattery and Arnold Sosa – both of whom found success and satisfaction working out of our Devens, MA and Summit, NJ sites respectively. Each was introduced to the position in a somewhat roundabout way, and they now find themselves immersed in interesting and meaningful work that transforms the lives of patients, while at the same time transforming their lives as well. Their journeys are not atypical among BMS manufacturing staff and are inspirational to anyone considering a career

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“An Amazing Opportunity”: Rachel Quan’s Internship Story at BMS

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If I said I was nervous at the start of my internship at Bristol Myers Squibb, that would be an understatement. Relocating to Princeton, NJ was my first time living outside of Illinois, I had never interned at a company, and I was not sure what working in Discovery Synthesis would exactly entail. Thanks to the emphasis on passion and learning, I have gained much from my experience working at BMS. Through my role in Discovery Synthesis, I have learned a lot about the environment and goals of scientists working at a major pharmaceutical company. In the long course of developing a drug, the Discovery Synthesis group plays a role

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If I said I was nervous at the start of my internship at Bristol Myers Squibb, that would be an understatement. Relocating to Princeton, NJ was my first time living outside of Illinois, I had never interned at a company, and I was not sure what working in Discovery Synthesis would exactly entail. Thanks to the emphasis on passion and learning, I have gained much from my experience working at BMS. Through my role in Discovery Synthesis, I have learned a lot about the environment and goals of scientists working at a major pharmaceutical company. In the long course of developing a drug, the Discovery Synthesis group plays a role

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WWOC — Where Oncology Marketing Careers Thrive and Grow Fast

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As the organization’s name implies, Worldwide Oncology Commercial (WWOC) at Bristol Myers Squibb develops and shapes the oncology commercialization strategy at BMS on a global scale. WWOC offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment that works to ensure patient access to new cancer therapies as quickly as possible. As such, WWOC, with the promise to Learn Fast, Grow Fast, offers unmatched opportunities for leadership development and career growth — within the organization as well as beyond — to help transform the lives of cancer patients. Michael Allard, Sachin Gholap and Neo Miyashita served as Directors within WWOC before recent promotions to new positions within BMS. They reflected on their respective experiences

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As the organization’s name implies, Worldwide Oncology Commercial (WWOC) at Bristol Myers Squibb develops and shapes the oncology commercialization strategy at BMS on a global scale. WWOC offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment that works to ensure patient access to new cancer therapies as quickly as possible. As such, WWOC, with the promise to Learn Fast, Grow Fast, offers unmatched opportunities for leadership development and career growth — within the organization as well as beyond — to help transform the lives of cancer patients. Michael Allard, Sachin Gholap and Neo Miyashita served as Directors within WWOC before recent promotions to new positions within BMS. They reflected on their respective experiences