Inclusion

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The Rise of Jennifer Jones, BMS Leader & CLIMBer

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Jennifer Jones was working in an IT analytics role for a real estate franchise when a former colleague told her about a career opportunity with Bristol Myers Squibb. The Sunshine Act transparency requirements were just starting to ramp up in the U.S., and her experience with systems, processes and analysis seemed to be a perfect fit for building out the required operational changes. BMS’ culture of inclusion, she’d discover, also felt like something she wanted to be a part of. So, she took a risk. She left her full-time job to take a three-month contract position—and 10 years later, she’s still here and thriving. Building new systems. Growing a new […]

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Jennifer Jones was working in an IT analytics role for a real estate franchise when a former colleague told her about a career opportunity with Bristol Myers Squibb. The Sunshine Act transparency requirements were just starting to ramp up in the U.S., and her experience with systems, processes and analysis seemed to be a perfect fit for building out the required operational changes. BMS’ culture of inclusion, she’d discover, also felt like something she wanted to be a part of. So, she took a risk. She left her full-time job to take a three-month contract position—and 10 years later, she’s still here and thriving. Building new systems. Growing a new

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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

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How Tomas Quiceno Forged His Own Career Path at BMS

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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe in putting people at the center of everything we do, which means helping our people pursue their career aspirations and fulfill their potential. Our own Tomas Quiceno did just that, moving from a role in IT to a position on our worldwide commercial team. “Personally, I’m open to anything,” he explains. “I like to understand the business from a different side, so I wanted to move to a different area.” He adds: “If you want to move to a different area, they will lay the path for you. It’s up to you to follow that path,” he says. “There’s a huge amount of opportunity.”

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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe in putting people at the center of everything we do, which means helping our people pursue their career aspirations and fulfill their potential. Our own Tomas Quiceno did just that, moving from a role in IT to a position on our worldwide commercial team. “Personally, I’m open to anything,” he explains. “I like to understand the business from a different side, so I wanted to move to a different area.” He adds: “If you want to move to a different area, they will lay the path for you. It’s up to you to follow that path,” he says. “There’s a huge amount of opportunity.”

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How Carla Daily Unlocked Her Career ‘Superpowers’ at BMS

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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe that bringing innovative medicines to patients requires a workforce with diverse experiences, perspectives, and personal backgrounds. Our People and Business Resource Groups (PBRGs) reflect these values and offer our workforce proactive opportunities to shape a culture of inclusion. PBRGs are an integral part of the BMS culture. They empower employees, drive vital change within the company, and bring us closer to meeting the needs of patients. They also provide opportunities for employees to find mentors and explore their career aspirations. Perhaps no one knows this better than Carla Daily, a current member of all eight PBRGs. She blossomed under the mentorship of PBRG co-chairs

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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe that bringing innovative medicines to patients requires a workforce with diverse experiences, perspectives, and personal backgrounds. Our People and Business Resource Groups (PBRGs) reflect these values and offer our workforce proactive opportunities to shape a culture of inclusion. PBRGs are an integral part of the BMS culture. They empower employees, drive vital change within the company, and bring us closer to meeting the needs of patients. They also provide opportunities for employees to find mentors and explore their career aspirations. Perhaps no one knows this better than Carla Daily, a current member of all eight PBRGs. She blossomed under the mentorship of PBRG co-chairs

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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,