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Putting Your Skills and Passion to Work at BMS: RayzeBio in San Diego and Indianapolis

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When BMS acquired RayzeBio in 2024, our product pipeline expanded to include radiopharmaceutical therapies (RPTs), an innovative approach to cancer treatment that aims to deliver radioisotopes directly to cancer cells while seeking to spare healthy cells and minimizing side effects. Having RPTs in our portfolio also expanded possibilities for professionals with experience in radiopharmaceuticals or small molecules to join RayzeBio’s fast-growing teams at its headquarters in San Diego and new manufacturing site in Indianapolis. This opportunity to be part of our talented, high-achieving teams united by a common mission led Christopher (Chris) Nikodem, Senior Director, Engineering to relocate from the East Coast to Indianapolis. Learn about the career path that […]

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When BMS acquired RayzeBio in 2024, our product pipeline expanded to include radiopharmaceutical therapies (RPTs), an innovative approach to cancer treatment that aims to deliver radioisotopes directly to cancer cells while seeking to spare healthy cells and minimizing side effects. Having RPTs in our portfolio also expanded possibilities for professionals with experience in radiopharmaceuticals or small molecules to join RayzeBio’s fast-growing teams at its headquarters in San Diego and new manufacturing site in Indianapolis. This opportunity to be part of our talented, high-achieving teams united by a common mission led Christopher (Chris) Nikodem, Senior Director, Engineering to relocate from the East Coast to Indianapolis. Learn about the career path that

Bristol Myers Squibb: A Supportive and Fulfilling Workplace for Veterans and Military Service Members (video)

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Making the transition from the military back to civilian life can be a challenge. To help, at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), we formed a dedicated Veterans Community Network (VCN), where the support of fellow service members fosters engagement and creates a sense of community. Bristol Myers Squibb provides a rewarding work environment for veterans and military service members to build their careers and to create a new life for themselves and their families. Bristol Myers Squibb has dedicated members of the Talent Acquisition team to actively seek and recruit veterans and military spouses. We have partnered with companies like Hiring Our Heroes to improve our outreach to candidates, regularly attending

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Making the transition from the military back to civilian life can be a challenge. To help, at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), we formed a dedicated Veterans Community Network (VCN), where the support of fellow service members fosters engagement and creates a sense of community. Bristol Myers Squibb provides a rewarding work environment for veterans and military service members to build their careers and to create a new life for themselves and their families. Bristol Myers Squibb has dedicated members of the Talent Acquisition team to actively seek and recruit veterans and military spouses. We have partnered with companies like Hiring Our Heroes to improve our outreach to candidates, regularly attending

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7 Inspired Learnings for Transitioning Veterans from a Major General

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Michel M. Russell, Sr. recently joined Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as the executive director for Intercompany Operations within Global Delivery Solutions (GDS), Global Supply Chain (GSC), and Global Product Development and Supply (GPS). Looking at his prior experience, which includes a lifetime of service in the United States Army and his two-star general rank upon retiring, it is clear why BMS intently recruited Michel – a perfect candidate with diverse experiences ready to drive new ideas and innovation. So, who better to offer up lessons learned for transitioning veterans than this proven and successful leader? From second lieutenant responsible for 41 soldiers to a commanding general leading 20,000 soldiers, civilians

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Michel M. Russell, Sr. recently joined Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as the executive director for Intercompany Operations within Global Delivery Solutions (GDS), Global Supply Chain (GSC), and Global Product Development and Supply (GPS). Looking at his prior experience, which includes a lifetime of service in the United States Army and his two-star general rank upon retiring, it is clear why BMS intently recruited Michel – a perfect candidate with diverse experiences ready to drive new ideas and innovation. So, who better to offer up lessons learned for transitioning veterans than this proven and successful leader? From second lieutenant responsible for 41 soldiers to a commanding general leading 20,000 soldiers, civilians

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Two Interesting Paths to Careers as Manufacturing Managers in Cell Therapy

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If a career as a cell therapy manufacturing manager is currently not on your radar, you might just change your mind after reading the stories of current Bristol Myers Squibb colleagues Seamus Slattery and Arnold Sosa – both of whom found success and satisfaction working out of our Devens, MA and Summit, NJ sites respectively. Each was introduced to the position in a somewhat roundabout way, and they now find themselves immersed in interesting and meaningful work that transforms the lives of patients, while at the same time transforming their lives as well. Their journeys are not atypical among BMS manufacturing staff and are inspirational to anyone considering a career

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If a career as a cell therapy manufacturing manager is currently not on your radar, you might just change your mind after reading the stories of current Bristol Myers Squibb colleagues Seamus Slattery and Arnold Sosa – both of whom found success and satisfaction working out of our Devens, MA and Summit, NJ sites respectively. Each was introduced to the position in a somewhat roundabout way, and they now find themselves immersed in interesting and meaningful work that transforms the lives of patients, while at the same time transforming their lives as well. Their journeys are not atypical among BMS manufacturing staff and are inspirational to anyone considering a career

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Work-Life Balance and Professional Growth: Biologics Careers in Devens

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The Bristol Myers Squibb Devens, MA site offers a range of interesting and meaningful career opportunities in biopharmaceutical commercial manufacturing. We’ve spoken directly to two colleagues who have thrived among our dynamic and diverse culture, in roles that provide robust benefit packages that make them attractive to individuals seeking a career change as well as veterans transitioning back to civilian life. Successful Transition Launches Career Plans Senior Specialist and Manufacturing Engineer Sam Jacey is one of those veterans who successfully transitioned to full-time in Devens a little over a year ago after completing a Department of Defense Careers Skills Program (CSP) internship in partnership with BMS. “For the last six

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The Bristol Myers Squibb Devens, MA site offers a range of interesting and meaningful career opportunities in biopharmaceutical commercial manufacturing. We’ve spoken directly to two colleagues who have thrived among our dynamic and diverse culture, in roles that provide robust benefit packages that make them attractive to individuals seeking a career change as well as veterans transitioning back to civilian life. Successful Transition Launches Career Plans Senior Specialist and Manufacturing Engineer Sam Jacey is one of those veterans who successfully transitioned to full-time in Devens a little over a year ago after completing a Department of Defense Careers Skills Program (CSP) internship in partnership with BMS. “For the last six

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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

IT Careers

Accelerating the Science Through IT — Jim Hanly and Beth Basham

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Across the board, it seems everything is tech, and tech is in everything. That is certainly the case in biopharma, where the rapid pace of technological change is often in lockstep with scientific breakthroughs. It’s one of the few industries where one field so strongly complements and impacts the other. Biopharma and technology are at a pivotal moment and poised to become even more integrated in years to come, requiring uniquely dedicated IT professionals like Jim Hanly and Beth Basham. These BMS colleagues, both experts in their respective IT roles, understand — and are excited by — how technology can best serve the science that provides life-changing medicines to patients.

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Across the board, it seems everything is tech, and tech is in everything. That is certainly the case in biopharma, where the rapid pace of technological change is often in lockstep with scientific breakthroughs. It’s one of the few industries where one field so strongly complements and impacts the other. Biopharma and technology are at a pivotal moment and poised to become even more integrated in years to come, requiring uniquely dedicated IT professionals like Jim Hanly and Beth Basham. These BMS colleagues, both experts in their respective IT roles, understand — and are excited by — how technology can best serve the science that provides life-changing medicines to patients.

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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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,