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Finding Your Next Career Opportunity Today 

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A Guide to Navigating Today’s Job Search At Bristol Myers Squibb, our mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines so patients can prevail over serious diseases. Achieving that starts with the right people — scientists, technologists, strategists, and problem solvers who want their work to matter. The job market is changing rapidly. Today, candidates have access to more technology, new ways of connecting, and broader career options than ever. Whether you’re beginning your search or actively exploring, here are our recommendations for making the most of today’s opportunities—and connecting with Bristol Myers Squibb along the way. The Job Search Has Changed — Here’s What That Means for You Three […]

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A Guide to Navigating Today’s Job Search At Bristol Myers Squibb, our mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines so patients can prevail over serious diseases. Achieving that starts with the right people — scientists, technologists, strategists, and problem solvers who want their work to matter. The job market is changing rapidly. Today, candidates have access to more technology, new ways of connecting, and broader career options than ever. Whether you’re beginning your search or actively exploring, here are our recommendations for making the most of today’s opportunities—and connecting with Bristol Myers Squibb along the way. The Job Search Has Changed — Here’s What That Means for You Three

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Fireside Wisdom: CEO Chris Boerner Inspires Interns to Embrace the Unexpected

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Sometimes, the most valuable lessons come from stories that don’t go as planned. That spirit of openness and readiness for the unexpected was front and center during this summer’s unforgettable Fireside Chat with Bristol Myers Squibb CEO, Chris Boerner. For our summer interns, this wasn’t just another calendar event—it was a chance to see leadership up close, and to reflect on their own careers through a fresh and encouraging lens.  BMS culture on display  Bristol Myers Squibb’s summer internship program has never seen an event quite like this before. From the outset, a genuine sense of excitement filled the room. As Parth Patel, DigITal Accelerator Intern, so aptly remarked, “I

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Sometimes, the most valuable lessons come from stories that don’t go as planned. That spirit of openness and readiness for the unexpected was front and center during this summer’s unforgettable Fireside Chat with Bristol Myers Squibb CEO, Chris Boerner. For our summer interns, this wasn’t just another calendar event—it was a chance to see leadership up close, and to reflect on their own careers through a fresh and encouraging lens.  BMS culture on display  Bristol Myers Squibb’s summer internship program has never seen an event quite like this before. From the outset, a genuine sense of excitement filled the room. As Parth Patel, DigITal Accelerator Intern, so aptly remarked, “I

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Acing the Early Career Interview: 4 Tips to Help You Prepare and Stand Out (video)

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We’re committed to growing and shaping the careers of the next generation of ambitious, innovative professionals and value the fresh perspectives that early career candidates bring to the table. To support early career candidates during peak application and interview season — which runs late summer through October — we sat down with Andria Armato, Early Career Talent Manager for Information Technology and Digital Programs at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Having worked as a recruiter in many business sectors, Andria saw an opportunity to put “a human element to talent acquisition” by joining BMS. Andria also enjoys working with early career candidates and seeks out the

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We’re committed to growing and shaping the careers of the next generation of ambitious, innovative professionals and value the fresh perspectives that early career candidates bring to the table. To support early career candidates during peak application and interview season — which runs late summer through October — we sat down with Andria Armato, Early Career Talent Manager for Information Technology and Digital Programs at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Having worked as a recruiter in many business sectors, Andria saw an opportunity to put “a human element to talent acquisition” by joining BMS. Andria also enjoys working with early career candidates and seeks out the

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7 Inspired Learnings for Transitioning Veterans from a Major General

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Michel M. Russell, Sr. recently joined Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as the executive director for Intercompany Operations within Global Delivery Solutions (GDS), Global Supply Chain (GSC), and Global Product Development and Supply (GPS). Looking at his prior experience, which includes a lifetime of service in the United States Army and his two-star general rank upon retiring, it is clear why BMS intently recruited Michel – a perfect candidate with diverse experiences ready to drive new ideas and innovation. So, who better to offer up lessons learned for transitioning veterans than this proven and successful leader? From second lieutenant responsible for 41 soldiers to a commanding general leading 20,000 soldiers, civilians

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Michel M. Russell, Sr. recently joined Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as the executive director for Intercompany Operations within Global Delivery Solutions (GDS), Global Supply Chain (GSC), and Global Product Development and Supply (GPS). Looking at his prior experience, which includes a lifetime of service in the United States Army and his two-star general rank upon retiring, it is clear why BMS intently recruited Michel – a perfect candidate with diverse experiences ready to drive new ideas and innovation. So, who better to offer up lessons learned for transitioning veterans than this proven and successful leader? From second lieutenant responsible for 41 soldiers to a commanding general leading 20,000 soldiers, civilians

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Imagine Your Future in a BMS Summer Internship

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We received incredible feedback from our interns including tips and details on how they made the best of their summer internship experience. Read on and discover the real-world impact and opportunities of our summer interns. Do you think a BMS internship may be right for you? Applications for 2024 summer interns will be accepted this fall. Details on Our Intern Program Our summer internships last 10 to 12 weeks and run from approximately June through August. Then, fall co-op positions run from July through December. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work in any of our functional areas and at BMS locations across the US from California

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We received incredible feedback from our interns including tips and details on how they made the best of their summer internship experience. Read on and discover the real-world impact and opportunities of our summer interns. Do you think a BMS internship may be right for you? Applications for 2024 summer interns will be accepted this fall. Details on Our Intern Program Our summer internships last 10 to 12 weeks and run from approximately June through August. Then, fall co-op positions run from July through December. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work in any of our functional areas and at BMS locations across the US from California

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“You got the job!”: A BMS Recruiter and Rotational Program Member Tell Us How It’s Done

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Transitioning into your first workplace can be a daunting undertaking, even more so for those intending on a career in the sciences or biopharma. From researching potential employers, to impressing them in interviews, to thriving within a new cutting-edge environment—there’s a lot to master. Danielle McGrath, Senior Early Career Recruiter, understands this and explains how BMS’s Technology Rotational Development Program (RDP) can help. “The Technology Rotational Development Program is a 2-year program that allows for flexibility through three eight-month rotations,” explains Danielle. “So the person gets to experience different aspects of their field within BMS. The number and length of the rotations vary per program, but each 2-year Rotational Program

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Transitioning into your first workplace can be a daunting undertaking, even more so for those intending on a career in the sciences or biopharma. From researching potential employers, to impressing them in interviews, to thriving within a new cutting-edge environment—there’s a lot to master. Danielle McGrath, Senior Early Career Recruiter, understands this and explains how BMS’s Technology Rotational Development Program (RDP) can help. “The Technology Rotational Development Program is a 2-year program that allows for flexibility through three eight-month rotations,” explains Danielle. “So the person gets to experience different aspects of their field within BMS. The number and length of the rotations vary per program, but each 2-year Rotational Program

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Get a New Perspective with a Career Satisfaction Checklist, and Tips from Our Recruiters

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Right now is a great time to celebrate how much you have accomplished over the last several months and decide where you want the upcoming months to take you next. In recognizing how resilient and creative we have all needed to be in our lives lately, you may have developed some new skills or a new perspective. Here is a checklist to help you determine if you are happy in your current role, followed by some career advice from our BMS recruiters on how to stand out as you look for that next career opportunity. Are you still interested and excited about your work? Self-awareness is the key to accurately

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Right now is a great time to celebrate how much you have accomplished over the last several months and decide where you want the upcoming months to take you next. In recognizing how resilient and creative we have all needed to be in our lives lately, you may have developed some new skills or a new perspective. Here is a checklist to help you determine if you are happy in your current role, followed by some career advice from our BMS recruiters on how to stand out as you look for that next career opportunity. Are you still interested and excited about your work? Self-awareness is the key to accurately

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5 Tips for Veterans from Veterans: Finding Success in a Civilian Career

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This month we thank our military veterans for their leadership and service. Returning to a civilian workplace after military service is a great opportunity to use your military experience and leadership skills to gain new career opportunities and a newfound purpose, as these two veterans discovered when they joined Bristol Myers Squibb in the fight against cancer. Rhonda Greer, a Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing, Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) on the Devens, MA campus remembers when a BMS recruiter first reached out to her on LinkedIn. By then, she had served in the Navy from 2003 to 2007, gone on to earn her MPA, MSIE and MBA degrees,

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This month we thank our military veterans for their leadership and service. Returning to a civilian workplace after military service is a great opportunity to use your military experience and leadership skills to gain new career opportunities and a newfound purpose, as these two veterans discovered when they joined Bristol Myers Squibb in the fight against cancer. Rhonda Greer, a Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing, Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) on the Devens, MA campus remembers when a BMS recruiter first reached out to her on LinkedIn. By then, she had served in the Navy from 2003 to 2007, gone on to earn her MPA, MSIE and MBA degrees,