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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

Rachel Quan

“An Amazing Opportunity”: Rachel Quan’s Internship Story at BMS

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If I said I was nervous at the start of my internship at Bristol Myers Squibb, that would be an understatement. Relocating to Princeton, NJ was my first time living outside of Illinois, I had never interned at a company, and I was not sure what working in Discovery Synthesis would exactly entail. Thanks to the emphasis on passion and learning, I have gained much from my experience working at BMS. Through my role in Discovery Synthesis, I have learned a lot about the environment and goals of scientists working at a major pharmaceutical company. In the long course of developing a drug, the Discovery Synthesis group plays a role

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If I said I was nervous at the start of my internship at Bristol Myers Squibb, that would be an understatement. Relocating to Princeton, NJ was my first time living outside of Illinois, I had never interned at a company, and I was not sure what working in Discovery Synthesis would exactly entail. Thanks to the emphasis on passion and learning, I have gained much from my experience working at BMS. Through my role in Discovery Synthesis, I have learned a lot about the environment and goals of scientists working at a major pharmaceutical company. In the long course of developing a drug, the Discovery Synthesis group plays a role

Alaina Guzman

From Classroom to Career Path: Alaina Guzman’s Inspirational Journey

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I began my college journey as a chemistry major, with the goal of joining the pharmaceutical industry and pursuing a science-related career. As of late January 2023, I’ve been fortunate to land a position as a recruitment marketing Co-Op in Bristol Myers Squibb’s Talent Acquisition organization. This opportunity aligned with my final semester of undergraduate studies. While it was a daunting task to tackle both 18 credits and a job, I remained determined and was up for the challenge. My supportive and brilliant colleagues at BMS constantly inspired me, while simultaneously igniting my determination to carve a successful path for myself. Today I proudly hold a Bachelor of Arts in

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I began my college journey as a chemistry major, with the goal of joining the pharmaceutical industry and pursuing a science-related career. As of late January 2023, I’ve been fortunate to land a position as a recruitment marketing Co-Op in Bristol Myers Squibb’s Talent Acquisition organization. This opportunity aligned with my final semester of undergraduate studies. While it was a daunting task to tackle both 18 credits and a job, I remained determined and was up for the challenge. My supportive and brilliant colleagues at BMS constantly inspired me, while simultaneously igniting my determination to carve a successful path for myself. Today I proudly hold a Bachelor of Arts in

Hannah Press

Hands-on BMS Comms Internships: Hannah Press Shares Her Journey

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Although moving from Southern California to New Jersey for the summer was a major culture shock for me, it presented itself as the opportunity of a lifetime. My internship with Bristol Myers Squibb introduced me to a new way of combining my passions for health communication and biology within the STEM field. I took this role to further my focus on a career path in science communications, paying special attention to what the R&D Communications function looks like within a renowned biopharma. Through this internship, I discovered the critical role the Corporate Affairs department plays. The R&D Communications function develops internal and external communications involving research and development initiatives, including

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Although moving from Southern California to New Jersey for the summer was a major culture shock for me, it presented itself as the opportunity of a lifetime. My internship with Bristol Myers Squibb introduced me to a new way of combining my passions for health communication and biology within the STEM field. I took this role to further my focus on a career path in science communications, paying special attention to what the R&D Communications function looks like within a renowned biopharma. Through this internship, I discovered the critical role the Corporate Affairs department plays. The R&D Communications function develops internal and external communications involving research and development initiatives, including

OLA Mentorship

A BMS Science Career Blossoms with the Help of a Mentor

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Mentorship can be an incredibly powerful experience, positively affecting the lives of the mentor and the mentee. These experiences can hold even more weight to members of groups and ethnicities underrepresented in STEM fields, where individuals might not be aware of opportunities and therefore fall back on familiar careers they’ve had exposure to. Such was the case with Jesus Moreno, Principal Scientist and Medicinal Chemist in Small Molecule Drug Discovery at Bristol Myers Squibb. Growing up, Jesus had an intense interest in the sciences, but until he developed a varied and resourceful support system of mentors that helped him navigate and refine what his interests were, he felt a bit

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Mentorship can be an incredibly powerful experience, positively affecting the lives of the mentor and the mentee. These experiences can hold even more weight to members of groups and ethnicities underrepresented in STEM fields, where individuals might not be aware of opportunities and therefore fall back on familiar careers they’ve had exposure to. Such was the case with Jesus Moreno, Principal Scientist and Medicinal Chemist in Small Molecule Drug Discovery at Bristol Myers Squibb. Growing up, Jesus had an intense interest in the sciences, but until he developed a varied and resourceful support system of mentors that helped him navigate and refine what his interests were, he felt a bit

Summer Intern

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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How BMS interns from Univ. of Puerto Rico are transforming learning into doing

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Starting a career at BMS does more than open doors. It can put someone on the path toward a lifetime of fulfilling and highly meaningful work. As Toni Miller, Director of Early Career Strategy for Talent Management and Early Career Talent Acquisition, puts it, “Our vision is to grow the best early career talent with BMS to deliver medicine to our patients.” She added, “We’re looking to seed the organization with diverse high potential talent from pipeline programs aligned to our talent philosophy and people strategy.” Diversity and Inclusion: Vital Parts of the Equation “What we are trying to do is bring top diverse talent into each of our functional

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Starting a career at BMS does more than open doors. It can put someone on the path toward a lifetime of fulfilling and highly meaningful work. As Toni Miller, Director of Early Career Strategy for Talent Management and Early Career Talent Acquisition, puts it, “Our vision is to grow the best early career talent with BMS to deliver medicine to our patients.” She added, “We’re looking to seed the organization with diverse high potential talent from pipeline programs aligned to our talent philosophy and people strategy.” Diversity and Inclusion: Vital Parts of the Equation “What we are trying to do is bring top diverse talent into each of our functional

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Our Need for Talent Continues Despite the Global Pandemic

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Chris Boerner, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercialization Officer, recently shared how he navigated the dot-com recession and made up for gaps in his own experience in order to make “the best of the situation” put before him. In April, Chris was a guest lecturer at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, unexpectedly via video. After speaking with the Wharton MBA students, he reflected on “3 Smart Questions (and 1 Piece of Unsolicited Advice)” that arose during the class. Chris’s article includes cogent advice about searching for a job during turbulent times. Chris and other Bristol Myers Squibb leaders remain eager to learn about candidates’ skills, experiences, and aspirations

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Chris Boerner, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercialization Officer, recently shared how he navigated the dot-com recession and made up for gaps in his own experience in order to make “the best of the situation” put before him. In April, Chris was a guest lecturer at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, unexpectedly via video. After speaking with the Wharton MBA students, he reflected on “3 Smart Questions (and 1 Piece of Unsolicited Advice)” that arose during the class. Chris’s article includes cogent advice about searching for a job during turbulent times. Chris and other Bristol Myers Squibb leaders remain eager to learn about candidates’ skills, experiences, and aspirations