Research

Awe-inspiring science.

At BMS, being a part of any one of our many Research departments means pursuing pathbreaking science in the foundational and leading-edge discoveries that begin in the lab, on to clinical trial, before becoming therapies that transform patients’ lives.


With over 50 compounds in development and 40 disease areas being studied, diverse and unique career opportunities are available in areas from Small Molecule Drug Discovery to Nonclinical, and Translational Research. From Neuroscience to Oncology Research, on campuses from the West Coast to the East Coast.


Here, you’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. You’ll pursue innovative ideas while advancing professionally alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma.

Science Firsthand

Science Firsthand is a storytelling series that highlights years of progress in complex science through the eyes of our R&D experts.

 

See how we have pioneered paths forward and are continually expanding upon learnings from our differentiated research platforms and beyond.

Careers in Research

The roles available in Research at BMS are diverse and require a range of skills and expertise. Whether you are interested in laboratory research, clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, or project management, there are opportunities available to contribute to the discovery and development of new medicines. 

Support our pipeline assets throughout the clinical development lifecycle. 

Guide impactful decision-making and assess opportunities that drive portfolio sustainability.

Understand the structure and function of complex molecules that power our life-changing therapies.

Pioneer, partner and predict transformative insights that benefit patients’ lives.

Discover and optimize new drug candidates across all therapeutic areas. 

Strive to reduce, replace and refine our nonclinical efforts as we seek life-changing therapies for patients.

Empower our drug discovery programs where chemistry is a core capability and innovative science leads to life-changing solutions. 

Explore our locations around the globe that support our areas of focus and research pipeline. 

Drive the science that enables us to target the right treatment to the right patient at the right dose. 

Join our global team as a temporary contract worker to support our meaningful mission to deliver medicines to patients.

Kickstart your research career with a hands-on summer internship or six-month co-op in our research organization.

Voices Shaping the Future

Hear from BMS employees across a multitude of Research organizations on the leading-edge work they are conducting now:

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Christiana Teijaro
Christiana Teijaro

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BMS’s patient-first attitude inspires me, along with my colleagues; from recent hires up to people with 40 year’s of experience. To be able to grow with a company that long, BMS is doing something right.”

Christiana Teijaro

Scientist, Small Molecule Drug Discovery

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