Inclusion & Diversity
We are proud of our company’s commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and the meaningful steps we are taking to drive equitable advancement and outcomes for all. Our collaborative efforts to foster inclusion require transparency across our organization. We want our workforce, partners and patients to be aware of our culture of inclusion and the commitment we have for continued growth in service to our patients around the world.
Inclusion & Diversity strengthen the I.D. and foundation of Bristol Myers Squibb
We are guided by a single vision —
Transforming patients' lives through science™
To fully realize this vision, we have relied on the strength of our rich history and long-standing commitment to inclusion and diversity to ensure that we can drive meaningful impact and outcomes for our patients and communities, our colleagues, and our business and industry.
Our evolved Global Inclusion & Diversity strategy and priorities are the first steps on that path forward.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity at BMS Australia
We are proud of our company’s commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and the meaningful steps we are taking to drive equitable advancement and outcomes for all. Our collaborative efforts to foster inclusion require transparency across our organisation. We want our workforce, partners and patients to be aware of our culture of inclusion and the commitment we have for continued growth in service to our patients around the world.
In Australia, our People and Business Resource Groups (PBRGs) include:
PRIDE Alliance: PRIDE Alliance enhances Bristol Myers Squibb’s performance and reputation through a culture that empowers LGBTQ+ inclusion, awareness and engagement to grow our business, recruit top talent, nurture excellence and deliver the highest quality health outcomes. BMS Australia has received Bronze Accreditation by the Australian Workplace Equality Index's (AWEI) in recognition as an inclusive LGBTQ+ workplace.
B-NOW: The BMS Network of Women (B-NOW) aims to drive business performance at BMS by implementing innovative solutions via external partnerships and engagements to meet the needs of our patients and communities, creating a competitive advantage.
Through these aligned global Inclusion & Diversity priorities and strategic initiatives, we will ensure that all women of BMS have opportunities to develop, advance, and be retained globally within a culture that prioritises this goal.
CLIMB (Cultivating Leadership and Innovation for Millennials and Beyond): CLIMB drives global business performance by creating a platform focused on talent development, connectivity and innovation by leveraging the energy and contributions of the next-generation workforce.
PAN: Pan Asian Network (PAN) drives business results worldwide by promoting a workplace environment that fully values the contributions of Asian employees and helps the organisation deepen the understanding of Asian patients, customers and other stakeholders.
Additionally, our Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group leads BMS Australia’s Reconciliation journey. Our vision for reconciliation is that Australia’s First Nations Peoples attain the same level of health care, and health outcomes, as other Australians.