Graduate Programs - Bristol-Myers Squibb

The MBA Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) is a three-year development program designed to grow the future leaders of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s marketing and sales organizations.  The program includes four nine-month rotations focused on providing an accelerated learning through foundational commercial assignments, while enabling each associate to make an immediate business impact.  The program allows associates to explore various areas of commercial that include:

• U.S. Marketing
• Business Insights & Analytics
• Value, Access, and Payer
• International Marketing (overseas assignment)
• Worldwide Commercialization
• Sales

Experience & Development Opportunities

• Formal mentor assignments to provide coaching and guidance at the executive, functional, and peer levels
• Build diverse functional expertise with each of the rotations
• Integration into key business functions
• Key speakers on industry overviews and relevant topics

Requirements

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree during the current school year, scheduled to graduate in the Spring.
• Previous healthcare industry or marketing experience is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 3 years of full time work experience.
• Desire and ability to relocate within and outside the United States.
• Demonstrated leadership and team skills, strategic thinking, innovative and solutions oriented, and analytical capabilities.
• Note: Bristol-Myers Squibb will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for roles in this program

All positions are posted on the core universities' career websites during the Fall semester for the Commercial Internship program, which is a direct pipeline into the CLDP. Please apply directly to the postings on these career websites. 

The Finance MBA Associate Development Program has been in place for over 20 years, recruiting top MBA candidates for dynamic careers in Finance.  The program allows the individual to explore various financial areas that include:

• Corporate Treasury
• Finance Planning & Analysis
• Global Manufacturing Finance
• International Opportunities
• R&D Finance

Program Structure

The Finance Associates program is two years with four six-month rotations.  The broad exposure, early in one’s career, provides a unique learning environment and high visibility to senior management, as well as builds a strong alumni network within the company.

Experience & Development Opportunities

• High visibility to senior management
• Mentorship program with managers and peers

Requirements

• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree during the current school year, scheduled to graduate in winter or spring
• Preferred 4-6 years’ experience of strong intellectual, financial, and analytical skills with the demonstrated ability for quickly grasping new concepts
• Demonstrate proficient financial modeling skills, specifically in Excel
• Ability to quickly learn financial/accounting software including SAP
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Note: Bristol-Myers Squibb will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for roles in this program

All positions will be posted on the core universities' career websites during the Fall semester. Please apply directly to the postings on these career websites. 

The Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) Associates Program prepares individuals to become future leaders of the organization by providing in-depth exposure to specialty areas in both corporate and manufacturing settings.  

Program Structure

The GPS Associates program is two and a half year program with four rotations ranging from six to nine months.  Each Associate has the opportunity to pursue projects across the various GPS functions such as:

• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing Operations
• Manufacturing Science and Technology Quality
• Product Strategy

The first rotational assignment is typically located in one of our central New Jersey facilities with at least one year long rotational assignment in one of our manufacturing facilities. Upon completion of the program, qualified associates will continue in a role (landing role) based on business needs, interest, and areas of expertise.

Experience & Development Opportunities

• Executive mentor for the duration of the program
• Senior Associate or “buddy” assigned to associate to provide support, guidance and coaching
• Visibility to senior leadership
• Leadership Forum

Requirements

• MS/MBA/PhD with background in science or engineering.  Degree preference includes Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical, Pharmaceutical Engineering, MBA with Supply Chain concentration, or PhD in Chemistry/Biology.
• A GPA of 3.2+ for Undergraduate and Graduate studies
• Desire and ability to relocate within and outside the U.S.
• A minimum of one year full-time work experience (any industry) within any of the following areas:
  • Process Engineering/Process Improvements
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Supply Chain
• Demonstrated leadership, technical skills, analytics and problem solving
• Proficiency in a second language is preferred
• Note: Bristol-Myers Squibb will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for roles in this program

All positions will be posted on the core universities' career websites during the Fall semester. Please apply directly to the postings on these career websites. 

The Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) aims to attract top candidates pursuing a Master’s degree in Industrial and Labor Relations, HR Management, Business or related fields. With focus on accelerated development, HRLDP is specially designed to build a strong pipeline of future leaders at BMS. If you are interested in joining a company that makes a difference; if you want to be stretched from your very first assignment; if you want thoughtful mentoring and personal development, and are energized by results and impact, then BMS HRLDP is right for you!  We take individuals who really want to make a meaningful difference and excel in HR and create a handcrafted experience together with individualized support and development.

Program Structure

The HRLDP is unique for it provides a well-defined structure with inbuilt flexibility based on business and individual interests and development needs.  Program members will typically complete three 8- 12 month rotations focused on creating integrated opportunities and developing talent through critical, high impact HR roles specifically designed to build functional, leadership, and life skills. The program provides diverse, individualized, robust experiences through opportunities across HR, collaborating with or supporting various business groups across R&D, Commercial, and Manufacturing. Potential areas include:

• HR Business Partner
• Centers of Excellence
• HR Shared Services  

Experience & Development Opportunities

• Extensive visibility to senior management and opportunity to build a network to leverage for learning and success throughout your career
• Strong support network from HRLDP members, alumni and HR community to help you grow, develop, and succeed in challenging roles 
• Global Exposure and Cross-Functional Experiences
• Group and individualized mentoring programs

Qualifications

• Track record of leadership skills, critical and strategic thinking
• Champions change by leading with strong business acumen, good judgement, and an enterprise mindset. 
• Builds authentic relationships with strong interpersonal and communication skills to  effectively influence and impact in a matrix organization
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and learning agility. Proactively drives solutions with a high sense of urgency and prioritization  
• Ability to think outside the box and take informed risks by leveraging insights through data and analytics
• Comfortable managing ambiguity through adaptability and resilience
• Pursuing a Master’s degree full-time with a Human Resources related concentration
• Prior experience is beneficial but not required

All positions are posted during the Fall semester on career websites of select few universities at which, BMS recruits. Full time opportunities in the HRLDP is largely through our internship program. Please apply directly to the postings on your university’s career websites.  Interested applications pursuing a relevant Master’s degree from Universities where BMS does not recruit on campus, may send their resume with supporting cover letter outlining how they differentiate themselves from their peers and why BMS should consider their candidacy at University.Programs@bms.com. 

The IT Rotational Development Program (IT RDP) places MBA graduates in a variety of exciting and strategic roles within Information Technology functions at Bristol-Myers Squibb.  The organization is responsible for vital capabilities and services that drive better business outcomes for the employees, business unites, and ultimately the most important stakeholder – the patient.  You would have the opportunity to rotate in:

• Commercial IT
• Enterprise Functions
• R&D IT
• "Plan" and "Build & Run" functions
• A range of other high impact areas

Program Structure

The program is two years in duration and comprises three or more rotations and stretch assignments, giving you exposure to multiple functions. The program ensures you will gain valuable industry and functional experience, contribute meaningfully to teams through challenging assignments, learn about Bristol-Myers Squibb, and work with senior executives from across the company.

Experience & Development Opportunities

• High visibility to senior management
• Mentorship program & strong focus on career development
• Travel and international rotations are a part of the program
• Speaker events with leaders from across the organization

Requirements

• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or combined MBA/other degree within the past two years.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant information technology or other relevant industry experience.
• Diverse thinking with innovative ideas and new approaches to maximize opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to organize and present ideas in a convincing and compelling manner.
• Preferable candidates would also have experience in relevant areas like project management, analytics, process redesign & continuous improvement, financial analysis and performance measurement.
• Note: Bristol-Myers Squibb will not provide sponsorship for roles in this programs.

All Positions will be posted on the core universities’ career websites during the Fall semester.  Please apply directly to the postings on these career websites.

The Research & Development (R&D) Program is highly selective and geared towards students interested in gaining valuable experience in a variety of functional areas including:

• Biopharma Project Management
• Business Operations
• Global Clinical Operations
• Global Medical
• Pharmaceutical Development
• Portfolio & Asset Strategy
• R&D Resource Management
• R&D Strategy & Analytics
• Transformation & Continuous Improvement
• US Medical

Program Structure

The R&D Program will provide associates the opportunity to gain functional training through in-depth exposure to a variety of roles and business teams across the R&D organization.  The program is two years in length and consists of four six-month rotations, with specific assignments developed in collaboration between the employee and a number of participating groups across strategic and business operations functions in Bristol-Myers Squibb R&D. 

Experience & Development Opportunities

• Coaching and guidance from managers and peers
• Development of key skill sets
• Enhanced knowledge of drug development and the pharmaceutical industry
• Interaction with senior leadership
• Mentorship program
• Speaker events with leaders from across the organization

Requirements

• Excellent strategic, analytical, conceptual, creative and communication skill sets
• Functional exposure or experience in business consulting, general management, and/or business analysis
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree earned before the start of the rotation program
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others and work effectively in a matrix organization
  
• Work experience in a results-driven, competitive environment requiring adaptability
• Note: Bristol-Myers Squibb will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for roles in this program
• Only previous interns within R&D will be considered for the full-time program
  
• No prior R&D (science) experience is required
  

All positions will be posted on the core universities' career websites during the Fall semester. Please apply directly to the postings on these career websites.