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BMS early career employee Fizza Naqvi. She stands in the workplace and is smiling with long dark hair.

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

An early career employee and a manager reviewing a report while seated at a conference room table.

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

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Intern to Full Time Employee: Jessica Netto’s Journey in STEM at BMS

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My STEM journey began in high school when I took a bioengineering class, sparking my interest in the field. This led me choosing to major in Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). WPI’s project-based learning approach deepened my interest and provided valuable hands-on experience for future roles. During the summer of my freshman year, I joined an academic research lab focused on in-vitro disease modeling, led by Dr. Catherine Whittington. Dr. Whittington was an amazing mentor to me in STEM. She mentored me in planning and conducting experiments, provided me with numerous opportunities to present my research and offered career advice. I researched in Dr. Whittington’s lab for the

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My STEM journey began in high school when I took a bioengineering class, sparking my interest in the field. This led me choosing to major in Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). WPI’s project-based learning approach deepened my interest and provided valuable hands-on experience for future roles. During the summer of my freshman year, I joined an academic research lab focused on in-vitro disease modeling, led by Dr. Catherine Whittington. Dr. Whittington was an amazing mentor to me in STEM. She mentored me in planning and conducting experiments, provided me with numerous opportunities to present my research and offered career advice. I researched in Dr. Whittington’s lab for the

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“You got the job!”: A BMS Recruiter and Rotational Program Member Tell Us How It’s Done

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Transitioning into your first workplace can be a daunting undertaking, even more so for those intending on a career in the sciences or biopharma. From researching potential employers, to impressing them in interviews, to thriving within a new cutting-edge environment—there’s a lot to master. Danielle McGrath, Senior Early Career Recruiter, understands this and explains how BMS’s Technology Rotational Development Program (RDP) can help. “The Technology Rotational Development Program is a 2-year program that allows for flexibility through three eight-month rotations,” explains Danielle. “So the person gets to experience different aspects of their field within BMS. The number and length of the rotations vary per program, but each 2-year Rotational Program

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Transitioning into your first workplace can be a daunting undertaking, even more so for those intending on a career in the sciences or biopharma. From researching potential employers, to impressing them in interviews, to thriving within a new cutting-edge environment—there’s a lot to master. Danielle McGrath, Senior Early Career Recruiter, understands this and explains how BMS’s Technology Rotational Development Program (RDP) can help. “The Technology Rotational Development Program is a 2-year program that allows for flexibility through three eight-month rotations,” explains Danielle. “So the person gets to experience different aspects of their field within BMS. The number and length of the rotations vary per program, but each 2-year Rotational Program