Career Growth

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Mission Critical — Two Veterans Make the Career Transition to BMS

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Many veterans and active service personnel find Bristol Myers Squibb an exciting place to do interesting and meaningful work in support of BMS’s global mission to provide life-changing medicines to patients. These employees — from recent veterans to those who’ve been in the private sector previously — are vital contributors to our patient-centric work culture. This is why BMS is committed to ensuring ex-service personnel, like Christopher Krzyzak and Johnathan Sulikowski, are welcomed and valued here, and are given plenty of opportunities to build upon their experiences and grow their careers. Inspired employees inspire others, and we look to our veteran community as well as our active servicemen and servicewomen […]

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Many veterans and active service personnel find Bristol Myers Squibb an exciting place to do interesting and meaningful work in support of BMS’s global mission to provide life-changing medicines to patients. These employees — from recent veterans to those who’ve been in the private sector previously — are vital contributors to our patient-centric work culture. This is why BMS is committed to ensuring ex-service personnel, like Christopher Krzyzak and Johnathan Sulikowski, are welcomed and valued here, and are given plenty of opportunities to build upon their experiences and grow their careers. Inspired employees inspire others, and we look to our veteran community as well as our active servicemen and servicewomen

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The Business of Building Global Oncology Commercial Leaders — Bridget Newberry and Martha Kosinski

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Worldwide Oncology Commercial (WWOC) provides the opportunity to Learn Fast, Grow Fast by delivering on a commitment to build leaders in an inclusive and collaborative environment, while fostering career growth across diverse functions within the group. WWOC delivers crucial strategic and innovative excellence that helps provide cancer patients with potentially life-changing medicines. It’s incredibly significant and groundbreaking work requiring the dedication of some of the best talent in biopharma, like Bridget Newberry, Executive Director, GI Tumors, and Martha Kosinski, Executive Director, Worldwide Oncology Strategy. They each had backgrounds in other companies and disciplines before coming to Worldwide Oncology Commercial, where they continuously expand their knowledge and skill to grow and

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Worldwide Oncology Commercial (WWOC) provides the opportunity to Learn Fast, Grow Fast by delivering on a commitment to build leaders in an inclusive and collaborative environment, while fostering career growth across diverse functions within the group. WWOC delivers crucial strategic and innovative excellence that helps provide cancer patients with potentially life-changing medicines. It’s incredibly significant and groundbreaking work requiring the dedication of some of the best talent in biopharma, like Bridget Newberry, Executive Director, GI Tumors, and Martha Kosinski, Executive Director, Worldwide Oncology Strategy. They each had backgrounds in other companies and disciplines before coming to Worldwide Oncology Commercial, where they continuously expand their knowledge and skill to grow and

Making a Difference: Fulfilling Careers in Global Human Resources at BMS

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Forget what you might know about human resources. As industries rapidly change, HR professionals must keep up with the business demands, the evolving talent market, technology trends and employee expectations. At BMS, our Global Human Resources team works diligently to accomplish this goal while attracting, supporting and nurturing the best possible talent — in every role and position. This requires a new type of HR professional who not only identifies personally with our mission to transform patients’ lives, but also embraces every opportunity to make a positive impact on just about every area of the company. Because of that, we’re fortunate to have Nicolette Mitchell and Rajh Odi, two Global

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Forget what you might know about human resources. As industries rapidly change, HR professionals must keep up with the business demands, the evolving talent market, technology trends and employee expectations. At BMS, our Global Human Resources team works diligently to accomplish this goal while attracting, supporting and nurturing the best possible talent — in every role and position. This requires a new type of HR professional who not only identifies personally with our mission to transform patients’ lives, but also embraces every opportunity to make a positive impact on just about every area of the company. Because of that, we’re fortunate to have Nicolette Mitchell and Rajh Odi, two Global

Justin Li’s Engineering Career: Exploring New Horizons in Shanghai

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Within the cosmopolitan metropolis that is Shanghai, China, Bristol Myers Squibb employee Justin Li has experienced both career growth and incredible job satisfaction since he first joined BMS 12 years ago. Among Justin’s many responsibilities as engineering director with Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) is the oversight of highly sophisticated equipment used in the manufacturing or processing of hepatitis B, hypertension and type 2 diabetes products, among others. Justin’s interesting story highlights how an engineer with a background in automotive, consumer goods and operational management can successfully transfer his many skills to the transformational work found in GPS at Bristol Myers Squibb. “There are, of course, many differences between

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Within the cosmopolitan metropolis that is Shanghai, China, Bristol Myers Squibb employee Justin Li has experienced both career growth and incredible job satisfaction since he first joined BMS 12 years ago. Among Justin’s many responsibilities as engineering director with Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) is the oversight of highly sophisticated equipment used in the manufacturing or processing of hepatitis B, hypertension and type 2 diabetes products, among others. Justin’s interesting story highlights how an engineer with a background in automotive, consumer goods and operational management can successfully transfer his many skills to the transformational work found in GPS at Bristol Myers Squibb. “There are, of course, many differences between

Opening Doors, Launching Careers via Cell Therapy Manufacturing Roles

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Cell therapy represents a new way of treating serious diseases and you can be a part of that innovation. Incredible opportunities exist for those early in their career or interested in a career transition to get their foot in the door at BMS through interesting and meaningful work manufacturing these therapies. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of patients, BMS will provide the technical training. You’ll find roles that are critical in supporting the BMS scientists who develop these cutting-edge procedures. It’s a constantly evolving process requiring dedicated and BMS-trained professionals with technical expertise, curiosity and an innovative mindset — like Marisa Chu, Senior

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Cell therapy represents a new way of treating serious diseases and you can be a part of that innovation. Incredible opportunities exist for those early in their career or interested in a career transition to get their foot in the door at BMS through interesting and meaningful work manufacturing these therapies. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of patients, BMS will provide the technical training. You’ll find roles that are critical in supporting the BMS scientists who develop these cutting-edge procedures. It’s a constantly evolving process requiring dedicated and BMS-trained professionals with technical expertise, curiosity and an innovative mindset — like Marisa Chu, Senior

Discovering Passion on the Early Career Path: Nnenna Kalu and Youssef Jouichate

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For the exceptional and passionate young professionals we look for at BMS, an early career can be the foundation of the legacy you want to cultivate. Perhaps a little intimidating at first, the opportunity to challenge one’s self — to grow and discover new strengths — is often life-changing. How do you find the inspiration and courage to learn and ultimately succeed? How do you channel that passion and take those first steps, especially if it means relocating to another country? We asked recent hires Nnenna Kalu, Associate, Commercial Leadership Development Program, and Youssef Jouichate, Specialist, Cell Therapy Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, these questions along with how a desire to

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For the exceptional and passionate young professionals we look for at BMS, an early career can be the foundation of the legacy you want to cultivate. Perhaps a little intimidating at first, the opportunity to challenge one’s self — to grow and discover new strengths — is often life-changing. How do you find the inspiration and courage to learn and ultimately succeed? How do you channel that passion and take those first steps, especially if it means relocating to another country? We asked recent hires Nnenna Kalu, Associate, Commercial Leadership Development Program, and Youssef Jouichate, Specialist, Cell Therapy Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, these questions along with how a desire to

Shawn He and Team Introduce New Cancer Therapies to China

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Shawn He, Senior Director of Hematology Clinical Research for Bristol Myers Squibb, has always had a passion for helping people. That’s what inspired him to begin his career practicing medicine—working as a clinical physician in his home country of China, where he specialized in helping patients who struggled with rare blood cancers such as chronic myelogenous leukemia. But Shawn quickly came to realize that an opportunity existed for him to help even more people than just the patients he treated one-on-one. That realization began a journey that would eventually lead him to joining Bristol Myers Squibb – a decision he’d make not just once, but twice in his career –

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Shawn He, Senior Director of Hematology Clinical Research for Bristol Myers Squibb, has always had a passion for helping people. That’s what inspired him to begin his career practicing medicine—working as a clinical physician in his home country of China, where he specialized in helping patients who struggled with rare blood cancers such as chronic myelogenous leukemia. But Shawn quickly came to realize that an opportunity existed for him to help even more people than just the patients he treated one-on-one. That realization began a journey that would eventually lead him to joining Bristol Myers Squibb – a decision he’d make not just once, but twice in his career –

How Charles, an Air Force Veteran, Found Family and Purpose at BMS

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Charles Agyemang is used to people relying on him. As a Communications Specialist with the Air Force National Guard, he has the responsibility for maintaining the radio frequency transmission systems that air crews and pilots trust with their lives. Likewise, as Manager for one of the Downstream Processing teams at Bristol Myers Squibb, Charles has the responsibility of ensuring the safe, continued production of vital medicine for cancer patients all over the world. That sense of responsibility is intrinsic to everything Charles does – and explains the path of his career and how it eventually brought him to BMS. A Sense of Duty “I love to help,” Charles explains, when

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Charles Agyemang is used to people relying on him. As a Communications Specialist with the Air Force National Guard, he has the responsibility for maintaining the radio frequency transmission systems that air crews and pilots trust with their lives. Likewise, as Manager for one of the Downstream Processing teams at Bristol Myers Squibb, Charles has the responsibility of ensuring the safe, continued production of vital medicine for cancer patients all over the world. That sense of responsibility is intrinsic to everything Charles does – and explains the path of his career and how it eventually brought him to BMS. A Sense of Duty “I love to help,” Charles explains, when

Transforming Oncology Markets and Evolving a Career: Anna Shen’s Story

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Anna Shen is a prime example of the diverse career paths and growth opportunities available throughout BMS globally. Based out of Shanghai, China, Anna is currently an Immuno-Oncology Gastric Cancer Marketing Lead, but the journey from her undergrad and graduate degrees in the UK to exactly what her current role entails, is both eye-opening and fascinating for anyone interested in the sciences. “I graduated with an MS in Pharmacology from Oxford University,” she explained. At that point, Anna found herself at a crossroads, albeit a good one from her perspective. “I had the option of going back to academia for a PhD, or going out into the working world,” she

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Anna Shen is a prime example of the diverse career paths and growth opportunities available throughout BMS globally. Based out of Shanghai, China, Anna is currently an Immuno-Oncology Gastric Cancer Marketing Lead, but the journey from her undergrad and graduate degrees in the UK to exactly what her current role entails, is both eye-opening and fascinating for anyone interested in the sciences. “I graduated with an MS in Pharmacology from Oxford University,” she explained. At that point, Anna found herself at a crossroads, albeit a good one from her perspective. “I had the option of going back to academia for a PhD, or going out into the working world,” she

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Battling Cancer Around the Clock with Cell Therapy and Amelia Gutierrez

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Amelia Gutierrez Perez was just 14 when she knew what she wanted to do for a living–work in bioscience and battle cancer. She had just lost her best friend to the disease, and the passing of her friend sparked a fire inside her that still burns to this day. Now, as a Scientist in BMS’ Quality Control Analytical Testing Group, Amelia works with CAR T technology to help fight cancer on a molecular level. “BMS is leading the way in CAR T cell therapy,” Amelia explains. “It’s an amazing process, because you are using the patient’s own cells. Yes, you can actually manufacture a cancer therapy based on a patient’s

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Amelia Gutierrez Perez was just 14 when she knew what she wanted to do for a living–work in bioscience and battle cancer. She had just lost her best friend to the disease, and the passing of her friend sparked a fire inside her that still burns to this day. Now, as a Scientist in BMS’ Quality Control Analytical Testing Group, Amelia works with CAR T technology to help fight cancer on a molecular level. “BMS is leading the way in CAR T cell therapy,” Amelia explains. “It’s an amazing process, because you are using the patient’s own cells. Yes, you can actually manufacture a cancer therapy based on a patient’s

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Our Mulgrave, Australia Capability Centre Offers Global Careers and Cultures

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Just outside Melbourne, Australia you’ll find one of three BMS Capability Centres globally. Like all BMS locations and team members across the globe, employees at the Mulgrave Capability Centre—HQ for BMS Australia—are engaged in meaningful and interesting work focused on transforming patients’ lives. The excitement and challenge of this mission, and a culture of inclusion and diversity, is what Mulgrave employees love most about going to work. It’s also about making a difference in the lives of patients, which is central to the BMS mission. “When I learned about BMS, I was quite moved by the company’s mission, vision and values,” explained Nozomi Mandic, Senior Sourcing Manager of Strategic Sourcing

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Just outside Melbourne, Australia you’ll find one of three BMS Capability Centres globally. Like all BMS locations and team members across the globe, employees at the Mulgrave Capability Centre—HQ for BMS Australia—are engaged in meaningful and interesting work focused on transforming patients’ lives. The excitement and challenge of this mission, and a culture of inclusion and diversity, is what Mulgrave employees love most about going to work. It’s also about making a difference in the lives of patients, which is central to the BMS mission. “When I learned about BMS, I was quite moved by the company’s mission, vision and values,” explained Nozomi Mandic, Senior Sourcing Manager of Strategic Sourcing

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Hands-on Career Training for Members of Blind and Low Vision Community

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At BMS, we are intentional about finding innovative ways to support individuals with disabilities, including offering training they need to move forward with their career. This is exactly how Project Orion was born—our new fellowship program that creates opportunities for talented individuals who are blind or low vision to find success in their professional lives. “Project Orion is the first of its kind for BMS, and really, our industry,” said Jeremy Urshel, Talent Acquisition Partner & Co-Lead for Project Orion. And with nearly 70 percent of blind or low vision Americans being unemployed or underemployed, we could all do more to support this community by building relationships and providing hands-on

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At BMS, we are intentional about finding innovative ways to support individuals with disabilities, including offering training they need to move forward with their career. This is exactly how Project Orion was born—our new fellowship program that creates opportunities for talented individuals who are blind or low vision to find success in their professional lives. “Project Orion is the first of its kind for BMS, and really, our industry,” said Jeremy Urshel, Talent Acquisition Partner & Co-Lead for Project Orion. And with nearly 70 percent of blind or low vision Americans being unemployed or underemployed, we could all do more to support this community by building relationships and providing hands-on