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The LGBTQ+ Community Finds a Welcoming, Inclusive Environment Within BMS

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The transformational work being done at Bristol Myers Squibb can be as rewarding as it is challenging. Our colleagues find that representing their whole, authentic selves in the workplace lets them confidently perform at their highest level on a regular basis. Respect, recognition and dignity allow for the expression of who they are as individuals as well as what they are capable of. At BMS, our LGBTQ+ community members have found an environment where a diversity of thought, spirit, education, background and culture are not only celebrated but an integral part of growing our business, recruiting top talent and nurturing excellence, making everyone capable of doing some of the most […]

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The transformational work being done at Bristol Myers Squibb can be as rewarding as it is challenging. Our colleagues find that representing their whole, authentic selves in the workplace lets them confidently perform at their highest level on a regular basis. Respect, recognition and dignity allow for the expression of who they are as individuals as well as what they are capable of. At BMS, our LGBTQ+ community members have found an environment where a diversity of thought, spirit, education, background and culture are not only celebrated but an integral part of growing our business, recruiting top talent and nurturing excellence, making everyone capable of doing some of the most

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Inspire Young Minds with STEM: BMS Volunteer and Disability Advocate Julie Meade

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Passionate volunteers from Bristol Myers Squibb are often out and about in the community promoting the diverse and fascinating careers available within science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). They’re opening eyes, minds and possibilities to those early in their career and students — some even as young as middle school age. Such was the case recently at a Tomorrow’s Innovators STEM event near the BMS New Jersey campus that was particularly meaningful to Julie Meade, Scientific Writer in Global Scientific & Regulatory Documentation with BMS, and her audience, a group of middle school students with disabilities and allies. Hands-on STEM events like this are examples of BMS’s culture and commitment

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Passionate volunteers from Bristol Myers Squibb are often out and about in the community promoting the diverse and fascinating careers available within science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). They’re opening eyes, minds and possibilities to those early in their career and students — some even as young as middle school age. Such was the case recently at a Tomorrow’s Innovators STEM event near the BMS New Jersey campus that was particularly meaningful to Julie Meade, Scientific Writer in Global Scientific & Regulatory Documentation with BMS, and her audience, a group of middle school students with disabilities and allies. Hands-on STEM events like this are examples of BMS’s culture and commitment

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Exciting Careers in Biostatistics and Trial Management at BMS Boudry

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Overlooking Lake Neuchâtel at the foot of the Swiss Alps, lies the city of Boudry, a picture-perfect location that attracts a diverse workforce from around the world. Some, like the 1,000 or so Bristol Myers Squibb employees, come to Boudry to do some of the most meaningful work of their careers, and in a variety of critical roles. Romain Piault, Senior Manager, Biostatistics, and Marina Arias Parro, Senior Global Trial Manager, are among just two of the more than 50 nationalities at BMS Boudry. Both are key members of BMS’s Global Drug Development organization which oversees several important stages of the drug life cycle, including regulatory, biostatistics, operations and clinical

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Overlooking Lake Neuchâtel at the foot of the Swiss Alps, lies the city of Boudry, a picture-perfect location that attracts a diverse workforce from around the world. Some, like the 1,000 or so Bristol Myers Squibb employees, come to Boudry to do some of the most meaningful work of their careers, and in a variety of critical roles. Romain Piault, Senior Manager, Biostatistics, and Marina Arias Parro, Senior Global Trial Manager, are among just two of the more than 50 nationalities at BMS Boudry. Both are key members of BMS’s Global Drug Development organization which oversees several important stages of the drug life cycle, including regulatory, biostatistics, operations and clinical

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

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Stepping Up for Reservists on Active Duty and Their Families

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U.S. Navy Reservist Scott Capsello had been working at Bristol Myers Squibb for just six weeks when he got a call to report for duty. “I remember the date because Syracuse had won the Basketball National Championship,” Scott explains. “So, when the phone rang at 10 p.m., at first I just assumed it was my hometown Syracuse friends calling to talk about it.” Instead, it was a captain from the United States Navy informing Scott he’d be required to report for duty just two days later. He remembers thinking at the time: “Is BMS going to keep me? What’s going to happen?” It was an incredibly stressful situation for Scott

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U.S. Navy Reservist Scott Capsello had been working at Bristol Myers Squibb for just six weeks when he got a call to report for duty. “I remember the date because Syracuse had won the Basketball National Championship,” Scott explains. “So, when the phone rang at 10 p.m., at first I just assumed it was my hometown Syracuse friends calling to talk about it.” Instead, it was a captain from the United States Navy informing Scott he’d be required to report for duty just two days later. He remembers thinking at the time: “Is BMS going to keep me? What’s going to happen?” It was an incredibly stressful situation for Scott

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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

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In Their Own Words: Why Work Flexibility Motivates Our Team

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Building a high-achieving workforce starts with a full understanding of our colleagues and their needs in both their professional and personal lives. That’s why we offer flexible ways of working—so we can each work effectively and still meet our mission to discover and deliver transformational medicines for patients around the globe. And as employees return to the office, this level of flexibility is key to staying engaged. Take Lotus Gibbs, Associate Director, Professional Development, for example, who shared, “I enjoy flexible ways of working because it gives me the autonomy to choose when and where I work. As a single parent, this has proven critical.” Lorena Kuri, Head of Clinical

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Building a high-achieving workforce starts with a full understanding of our colleagues and their needs in both their professional and personal lives. That’s why we offer flexible ways of working—so we can each work effectively and still meet our mission to discover and deliver transformational medicines for patients around the globe. And as employees return to the office, this level of flexibility is key to staying engaged. Take Lotus Gibbs, Associate Director, Professional Development, for example, who shared, “I enjoy flexible ways of working because it gives me the autonomy to choose when and where I work. As a single parent, this has proven critical.” Lorena Kuri, Head of Clinical

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Taking PRIDE in a Career with BMS Brazil

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In a country where being a part of the LGBTQ+ community can be challenging, openly gay professionals like Marcos Maia and Maritza Medeiros have found meaningful careers in the inclusive culture at BMS Brazil. Marcos came to BMS in 2017 for a short-term opportunity as in-house counsel, and five years later, he’s now our full-time senior legal manager in Brazil. “I was so excited to become a BMS employee because in all my former experiences at law firms, you can only specialize in one type of law,” Marcos said. “Being a lawyer in biopharma challenges me to understand all aspects of BMS business.” Day to day, you can find Marcos

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In a country where being a part of the LGBTQ+ community can be challenging, openly gay professionals like Marcos Maia and Maritza Medeiros have found meaningful careers in the inclusive culture at BMS Brazil. Marcos came to BMS in 2017 for a short-term opportunity as in-house counsel, and five years later, he’s now our full-time senior legal manager in Brazil. “I was so excited to become a BMS employee because in all my former experiences at law firms, you can only specialize in one type of law,” Marcos said. “Being a lawyer in biopharma challenges me to understand all aspects of BMS business.” Day to day, you can find Marcos

Varied Career Paths for Multilingual Roles in Chester (UK): Jan & Natalia Share Their Journeys

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Supporting over 30 different countries, the BMS Europe Capability Centre (ECC) in Chester, UK, offers a variety of roles for high-performing multi-lingual speakers. That’s what attracted two successful team members, Natalia Garcia Coria and Jan Shaefer, both of whom were looking for careers with a diverse, inclusive company. “I discovered BMS while studying for my master’s degree at the University of Manchester,” said Natalia Garcia Coria, Chester’s Total Rewards Operations Manager. “I was attracted to how multicultural the company is, along with the possibility of working with intelligent and passionate people worldwide.” Natalia joined BMS in January of 2021 as a contingent worker and became a permanent employee four months

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Supporting over 30 different countries, the BMS Europe Capability Centre (ECC) in Chester, UK, offers a variety of roles for high-performing multi-lingual speakers. That’s what attracted two successful team members, Natalia Garcia Coria and Jan Shaefer, both of whom were looking for careers with a diverse, inclusive company. “I discovered BMS while studying for my master’s degree at the University of Manchester,” said Natalia Garcia Coria, Chester’s Total Rewards Operations Manager. “I was attracted to how multicultural the company is, along with the possibility of working with intelligent and passionate people worldwide.” Natalia joined BMS in January of 2021 as a contingent worker and became a permanent employee four months

Every Day Is Earth Day for BMS CLIMB Members

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Stephanie Craig, PhD, the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (CSR&S) Pillar Lead of CLIMB, has been busy planning this year’s Earth Day initiatives at BMS—an effort that is just one small piece of the group’s year-round commitment. “Our team has been focused on action-oriented initiatives, in particular for Earth Day, because sustainability can be a bit of a buzzword,” said Stephanie. “We want to have measurable outcomes for what we’re doing and make a true impact.” CLIMB (Cultivating Leadership and Innovation for Millennials and Beyond) is one of the eight PBRGs (People and Business Resource Groups) at BMS that offers employees a chance to develop leadership skills and collaborate with

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Stephanie Craig, PhD, the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (CSR&S) Pillar Lead of CLIMB, has been busy planning this year’s Earth Day initiatives at BMS—an effort that is just one small piece of the group’s year-round commitment. “Our team has been focused on action-oriented initiatives, in particular for Earth Day, because sustainability can be a bit of a buzzword,” said Stephanie. “We want to have measurable outcomes for what we’re doing and make a true impact.” CLIMB (Cultivating Leadership and Innovation for Millennials and Beyond) is one of the eight PBRGs (People and Business Resource Groups) at BMS that offers employees a chance to develop leadership skills and collaborate with

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Discover Why BMS Tampa is Attracting Top HR Talent

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Generating new ideas and transforming lives are at the heart of everything BMS does. In Tampa Bay, BMS’ North America Capability Center (NACC) is driving that mission forward, attracting passionate HR professionals since opening its doors in 2014. For the third year in a row, BMS has been recognized as one of the Tampa Bay Times 2022 Top 100 Workplaces. With a variety of open roles now available, many people are seeing firsthand what it’s like to be part of life-changing innovation. Here, we check in with some of our talented Tampa team members who are thriving in their positions. How Stephanie Cindric Found Her Dream Job at BMS Tampa

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Generating new ideas and transforming lives are at the heart of everything BMS does. In Tampa Bay, BMS’ North America Capability Center (NACC) is driving that mission forward, attracting passionate HR professionals since opening its doors in 2014. For the third year in a row, BMS has been recognized as one of the Tampa Bay Times 2022 Top 100 Workplaces. With a variety of open roles now available, many people are seeing firsthand what it’s like to be part of life-changing innovation. Here, we check in with some of our talented Tampa team members who are thriving in their positions. How Stephanie Cindric Found Her Dream Job at BMS Tampa