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

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“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

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“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

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

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“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

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“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

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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

5 Key Insights on BMS’ Patient-Centric Culture from VP Jamaal Sebastian-Barnes

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At BMS, we believe that company culture is a living, breathing force. And just as we remain dedicated to delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases, we are equally committed to evolving our culture so that it serves each of our colleagues. Taking a deep dive into our culture, we sat down with Jamaal Sebastian-Barnes, Vice President of Talent and Culture. Learn what drew him to BMS, why he finds our culture unique, initiatives that are underway for 2025, and why now is an exciting time to join BMS. Thanks for joining us, Jamaal. What first inspired you to pursue a career in talent management, and how

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At BMS, we believe that company culture is a living, breathing force. And just as we remain dedicated to delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases, we are equally committed to evolving our culture so that it serves each of our colleagues. Taking a deep dive into our culture, we sat down with Jamaal Sebastian-Barnes, Vice President of Talent and Culture. Learn what drew him to BMS, why he finds our culture unique, initiatives that are underway for 2025, and why now is an exciting time to join BMS. Thanks for joining us, Jamaal. What first inspired you to pursue a career in talent management, and how

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

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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

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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

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Hear from a Rotational Program Associate: Why a Curious Mindset Matters (video)

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Embarking on your career. It’s an exciting, promising time in life. Just ask Fizza Naqvi, DigITal Accelerator Development Program Associate at BMS. Having first come to BMS as an intern, Fizza joined BMS full time after she graduated from Rutgers University. Here and in the video at the bottom of here story, she shares her experience in our rotational career program, and what interested candidates can expect. Fizza, let’s start with the big picture. Take us through a day in the life as a member of BMS’ rotational program. In just one year, I’ve gotten to explore a variety of roles, from Scientific Training and Communication Specialist to IT Business

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Embarking on your career. It’s an exciting, promising time in life. Just ask Fizza Naqvi, DigITal Accelerator Development Program Associate at BMS. Having first come to BMS as an intern, Fizza joined BMS full time after she graduated from Rutgers University. Here and in the video at the bottom of here story, she shares her experience in our rotational career program, and what interested candidates can expect. Fizza, let’s start with the big picture. Take us through a day in the life as a member of BMS’ rotational program. In just one year, I’ve gotten to explore a variety of roles, from Scientific Training and Communication Specialist to IT Business

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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

Transforming Careers: AI-driven Tools That Support Our People

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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

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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

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BMS Boudry: Drug Development Opportunity in a Culturally Diverse Hub

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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

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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

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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

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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