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Early Careers
Brochure
Together, we make the difference.
www.bms.com/ie
A Great Place
Contents
BRISTOL
650
EMPLOY OVER
MYERS SQUIBB
was one of the first
pharmaceutical firms
to locate in Ireland &
has operated here since
PEOPLE IN
IRELAND
to Work 02 What We Do
1964
04 Early Recruitment Programmes
We are very proud to be one of Ireland’s Great
Places to Work consecutively since 2017. In 2021, 07 Internship Programme
we were recognised as a Top Ten Workplace in
Ireland, Great Place to Work Awards and a Top 10 Graduate Programme
GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES 100 Company Leading in Wellbeing in Ireland.
including the European Treasury Centre,
Global Biologics Lab and Market Supply
What is our secret? Simple - our people! 14 Graduate Journey
Operations are based on the island of Ireland
Distribution Commercial
16 Developing Emerging Leaders
GLOBAL CRUISERATH Centre Operations
Shannon, Clare Plaza 254, Dublin 18 Passionate About Our People
BIOLOGICS BIOLOGICS
plays a central role in the Working Together for
LABORATORY global manufacturing
Market Supply
Operations
European
Treasury Centre
20 Patients and Communities
is responsible for the network as the company’s Cruiserath Campus, Plaza 254, Dublin
release testing of first European biologics
Biologics Drug product manufacturing facility
Dublin
21 Our Journey in Ireland
for the entire network Global Biologics Lab Cruiserath Biologics
Cruiserath Campus, Cruiserath Campus,
Dublin Dublin
External
Manufacturing’s
Global HQ
Plaza 254, Dublin
Graduate Brochure | Bristol Myers Squibb 1
What We Do
At Bristol Myers Squibb we are inspired innovation that could mean new hope Passion and expertise unite us.
by a single vision – transforming for patients who are urgently seeking We create a work environment
patients’ lives through science. new treatment options today. that places a premium on;
We are a leading global Here in Ireland, we are proud to be Passion Accountability
biopharma company focused at the heart of Bristol Myers Squibb’s
Innovation Inclusion
on discovering, developing and global manufacturing business.
delivering innovative medicines for Urgency Integrity
Across our Irish sites, our 650-strong
patients with serious diseases.
team is united and inspired
to bring out the highest potential in
by our goal of transforming
We combine the agility of a biotech each of our colleagues. These shared
patients’ lives through science.
with the reach and resources of an values are central to who we are, what
established pharmaceutical company we do and how we do it – they ground
In recent years, we have invested
to create a global leading biopharma our work and unite our community.
$1 billion in building a state of the
company. In oncology, haematology,
art facility in Dublin, our company’s
immunology, cardiovascular disease We believe that the diverse
largest investment outside of the US.
and neuroscience – and one of the experiences and perspectives of all our
most diverse and promising pipelines in employees help to bring out our best
The Global Biologics Laboratory, also
the industry – we focus on innovations ideas, drive innovation and achieve
located on the Cruiserath Campus, is
that drive meaningful change. transformative business results.
responsible for the release and testing
of Biologics Drug product for the Bristol
We bring a human touch to every We are accountable to one
Myers Squibb network.
treatment we pioneer. We never another and the patients we
give up in our search for the next serve. Will you join us?
Oncology Immunoscience Cardiovascular Fibrosis Haematology
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Early Recruitment Programmes Transition Year those with a core focus on STEM
subjects. Our transition year
pharmaceutical sector in Ireland.
The schedule for the programme
You can grow your career here, All across our business there are senior Programme programme is an exciting week-
changes each year, so please reach out
your way. We know how important leaders who started as graduates. 70% Experience long programme of activity for
to your TY coordinator who can liaise
your future development is so we’ll You could be the next. Bristol Myers Squibb pro-actively transition year students with an
with our Early Recruitment Team.
let you drive! collaborates with second and interest in learning more about a
Your career at Bristol Myers Squibb
third-level institutions, particularly career in science, engineering and the
will follow the 70:20:10 learning and
As a graduate or student, you will
development model. This model will help 20% Exposure
be encouraged to let your energy,
you develop all the key competencies
creativity and ambition shine. Moving
you’ll need to become top of your field.
at pace, you’ll be supported to grow,
learn and explore new directions.
we provide placement opportunities. best way to learn, and the best way
10% Education Internship Our internship opportunities to let you show us what you can do.
Programme are open for application from
Speak to your local careers office
September to December each year.
in University who can liaise with
We know the best way to get a feel
the Early Recruitment Team
for what it’s like to work here is to As an intern, we will place you straight
at Bristol Myers Squibb.
experience it in person. This is why into the work that matters. It’s the
which encourages you to think
Graduate innovatively, share your ideas, all the
Our Graduate Programme commences
each September and includes:
Programme while working as a key member of a
• A structured development programme
cross-functional team.
Starting your career with us will give • Leadership development through
The Graduate Programme is across
you the opportunity to realise your residential graduate modules
27 months, of which you will
greatest ambitions as you enrich throughout the programme
complete three rotations across key
your knowledge and enhance your and an individual mentor
functions gaining first hand technical
industry experience. As a graduate,
experience of the biologics and • Involvement in ongoing
you will be part of a high performing
manufacturing industry. technical projects
multinational biopharmaceutical
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Internship Programme
Inspire and be inspired. We offer
a variety of opportunities for
During your placement you Key Dates
will experience:
undergraduate and post-graduate
students to use your talent, skills, Applications Open
• An Integration Plan which will outline
education and passion to help September
your responsibilities and learnings
make an impact on patient’s lives
throughout your placement
– all while growing your career
and earning academic credit. • An induction into the business and
the specific area you will support
Start
Our Internship Programme gives you
• Work on projects, so you’ll have the We will work with your
a real opportunity to gain practical
opportunity to learn within your careers office and
‘hands-on’ experience, training and
role from the moment you join us, course co-ordinator to
shadow the experts of your chosen
with a formal presentation at the secure start date
field. It also provides you with insight
conclusion of your internship
into what it’s like to work with us.
• Regular feedback and coaching
We will place you in a six, nine or from your manager
twelve month Internship Programme
• A mentor to invest in your
depending on the requirements
development, offer career advice
of your degree course.
and guide your ambitions
So, are you ready to embark • Opportunities to interact
on a new adventure? with business leaders
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Linus Sng Internship Programme
Internship June 2018 | Manufacturing Engineer June 2020
“The placement provided What drew you to Bristol Myers I also had the opportunity to go the manufacturing floor with a created
Squibb when you were seeking on tours to the different buildings, virtual graphic on an existing web
great insight on what an internship?
One of my lecturers was from the
see the facilities and meet the
different departments. This helped
application. It was a highly detailed
graphic of the system in progress, which
me to understand the complete allowed my colleagues to observe the
the industry has to offer, National Institute for Bioprocessing
Research and Training (NIBRT). He
told us how Bristol Myers Squibb had
production process and how each
department is working together
system working with real-time data,
meaning they did not need to enter
to achieve the same goal. the manufacturing floor. This project
and this experience just invested $1bn in Ireland on their
new biologics manufacturing plant. Did the scope of your work change
as the internship progressed?
definitely differed to the work done in
the early days of my internship!
My interest in the biopharma sector
made me feel more grew and, two-and-a-half years
later, I saw they had a summer
I was given a pretty complex project
to complete towards the end of
Did you feel more prepared
for working life following your
internship?
Internship Programme. I thought, my internship. The project involved
prepared to work after this is a perfect way for me to
gain experience in this field.
simulating the systems running on Absolutely. Before the internship,
I was really nervous about going
to work in a biopharmaceutical
college.” What expectations did you have
before you began your internship?
plant because of its sophisticated
processes and how regulated it is.
I heard great things about the
Why should someone take up an
—Linus Sng Internship Programme from a former
internship at Bristol Myers Squibb?
Graduate Intern intern. I pictured myself shadowing a
and Manufacturing Engineer colleague testing and running phases There is a great working culture.
on a system, helping with engineering Everyone here is very passionate
paperwork for the team and working on about what they are doing –
ad-hoc tasks. working to help patients – and
I believe this is what makes the
What duties and responsibilities were
working environment really vibrant.
you given initially?
Even though you are a student
On the first day of placement,
in the company, the amount
interns were given a student
of responsibilities entrusted on
internship integration plan by their
you is phenomenal. If you have
managers. The plan included a list
ideas or want to work on a new
of projects that I would be tasked
project, your voice and feedback
with during my placement.
is heard by your managers.
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Graduate Programme
Rewards & Benefits
Highly competitive Laptop
Subsidised restaurant
salary and benefits
Flexible
Get ready to learn, grow and During your Graduate Programme Key Dates Volunteering Onsite gym facilities
working hours
share ideas that can bring hope to you will experience:
patients battling serious diseases.
• Being part of a professional Applications Open
Our graduate offering is a major step team from day one 26.5 days paid Easy access from public Sports and
August
towards a career you’ll find fulfilling, holiday per annum transport and onsite car park social clubs
• An induction into the business and the
both professionally and personally.
specific business area you will support
The programme is designed across Recruitment
• Working on live projects, so you’ll October
three nine month rotations to give
have the opportunity to learn
you valuable industry experience in
from the moment you join us
a cutting edge biopharmaceutical
Offer
manufacturing environment. • A mentor to invest in your
November
development, offer career advice
and guide your ambitions
For more information visit Start
• Regular feedback and coaching
careers.bms.com/ie September
• Exposure to senior management Following Year
and business leaders
What Qualities Are Passionate about the Ability to work as a
We Looking For? biopharma sector and
innovation in healthcare
member of a team
We are looking for highly motivated
individuals who can collaborate Energetic, collaborative Desirable: 2:1 in Science
in teams and have the willingness and dedicated or Engineering discipline
to learn. Bristol Myers Squibb is
an equal opportunity employer.
Strong communication The right to work
skills in Ireland
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Eleanor Thornton Graduate Programme
Engineering Graduate 2019 Intake
“The skills and What was your undergraduate Why did you apply for a Graduate company. The skills and experience
degree, did you undertake a Programme? you gain on the Graduate Programme
experience you gain postgraduate?
Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering,
I wanted to try out different roles and
understand more about the industry, life
really set you up for a future role.
What is the most unique aspect
on the Graduate UCD, BE & ME
Did you always know you wanted a
on a site and see from this experience
what really appealed to me. It’s a good
opportunity to experience various roles
about the Graduate Programme?
I think the best aspect of the
career in Pharma? programme is the flexibility that
Programme really set Not always, I enjoyed science and
maths in school and then decided
you might not otherwise get the chance
to try by going straight into a job.
comes with it. You dictate the path
you follow and can determine where
How has the Graduate Programme you go next. The support you get
you up for a future from that to study engineering. In
college I got to try out some pharma
engineering classes and completed a
prepared you for the workforce?
I feel that I’ve learned a huge amount.
from the coordinators/your team/
the whole site is second to none,
everyone is very approachable for
role in the company.” placement in a pharma company. It’s given me a great introduction
into several areas in the industry and
anything that you might need.
— Eleanor Thornton
Engineering Graduate 2019 Intake
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How to Apply The Graduate Journey
Apply | August
Apply online at careers.bms.com/ie
Applications for the Science and Engineering Induction 1 to 1 Rotation
Graduate Programme are open from 17th August.
with Senior Completed
Recruitment | October Leadership
We will want a chance to impress you! Team
Interviews will take place within four
weeks of the closing date.
Sound good?
Selection & Offer | November
If you have been successful, contact will
be made to notify you have secured a Graduate Graduate
place on the Bristol Myers Squibb Buddies Session Check Apply now!
Ireland Graduate Programme!
Assigned in Every Month Applications close
Start | September 17th September
Graduates are welcomed to
Cruiserath Biologics in the second
week of September each year.
Team Graduate
Building Poster
Day Presentation
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No Two Career Paths Are The Same
Where could your career with Bristol Myers Squibb take you?
Pádraig Keane
Director, Supply Chain,
Internal Biologics,
Drug Substance Sites Director
Supply Chain Supply Chain
1998 Process Programme Director Cruiserath
Manager 2013 External 2017 Biologics
Engineer 2005 Associate
Graduate 2001 Director Manufacturing
Role 2007 External 2020
Plant Manufacturing 2015 Site Director
Director Supply Chain
Manager
Supply Chain, Internal Biologics
Karen Moriarty New York Drug Substance
Technical Training Manager, Sites
Cruiserath Biologics
QC Training Team Leader Technical
2007 Specialist QA Senior 2019 Training
QC 2013 Systems 2016 Manager
2005 Chemist Specialist Senior
Intern QA Compliance
Programme Specialist
Tim Kilroy
Executive Director,
Product Development Quality,
New Brunswick, New Jersey 2019
Associate
QA Manager Director Director Executive Director
Global API Quality Business Global Quality Product Development
2012 QA
External
2015 Operations Continuity Audits Quality, New Jersey
Manufacturing, Global API Leader 2016 2018
Third Party Director
Global API Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing GMP/GDP
Manager Operations
Audits
16 Bristol Myers Squibb | Early Careers Brochure Early Careers Brochure | Bristol Myers Squibb 17Passionate About
Donal Keogan
Downstream Scientist, MS&T
There are plenty of opportunities the best of my ability. Bristol Myers
Our People
to develop, both professionally and Squibb encourage work life balance
personally at Bristol Myers Squibb. and embolden your individual pursuits
When I am enjoying my work, I take whatever they may be!
to the playing field and perform to
Paul Fox
Associate Director Project
Management
I started my professional career at team. Throughout my career at Bristol
A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Bristol Myers Squibb, and worked Myers Squibb I have been supported
Bristol Myers Squibb is much more than a great across numerous departments to pursue both professional and
place to start your career. We care about you, your including manufacturing, quality personal goals including two masters,
development and want you to thrive in all aspects of laboratory and now the Operational and competing in National and
your life. We want you to be your authentic self and Excellence and Project Management International competitions for Jiu-Jitsu.
bring that to work with you everyday. At the heart
of this purpose is our commitment to Inclusion and
Diversity: to foster an inclusive working environment
where all colleagues are enabled to reach their full
potential. This potential is seen in not only career
development, but also support for personal wellbeing.
Maeve Power
Associate Director, Quality Systems
& Compliance
Work-life Balance is Important to Us My choice to join Bristol Myers learning about the multiple disciplines
Squibb has been validated by the of leadership along the way.
Happy, healthy employees are those with a strong
interesting work undertaken, increased
work-life balance and we continuously strive to deliver Working here has been a really positive
responsibility and opportunities I
initiatives that improve the working environment. experience as I have been a part of
have had - including taking part in
There are tons of opportunities to find a balance within strong, successful teams where culture
the Global Accelerated Leadership
the many clubs in our Sports and Social Engagement and flexibility are valued, allowing me
programme. This allowed me to travel
programme, or initiatives within our Health and to enjoy a busy and fulfilling life both
to sites in the US and Puerto Rico,
Wellbeing and Corporate Responsibility programmes. at work and home.
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A Valued Presence in Ireland
In keeping with its reputation, Ireland has long been a welcoming
home for Bristol Myers Squibb. We have been supported and
for Patients and
encouraged as our operations here have grown over the years, and
the culture has been a natural fit with our values as a company.
Communities 1964 2014
$1billion investment
2019
Cruiserath receives FDA
Squibb factory
in Cruisereath and EMA approval, and
opens in Swords
Biologics named Irish Biopharma
Manufacturing company of the year
Facility announced
1966 2015 2020
Squibb opens Official opening Biopharma Company
distribution centre of External of the Year
in Shannon, Clare Manufacturing Pharma Company of
We know that our responsibility and inspire young people to help At Bristol Myers Squibb we integrate Headquarters the Year - Large
goes beyond medicine. As global change lives for the better through care and compassion into everything in Dublin
Cruiserath Biologics Wins
citizens, we have a responsibility innovation, science and engineering. we do. Those joining our student
ISPE Facility of the Year Award
to create a positive impact in the or Graduate Programme are 1989 2017
communities where we live and work. We are a LEED accredited organisation tasked with real responsibility to Cruiserath Biologics
Bristol Myers merges
Our CSR Strategy is delivered across
and our Cruiserath Biologics campus
utilises sustainable energy.
help deliver our vision for a better
tomorrow for both patients and the
with Squibb, creating facility opens and
welcomes over 400
2021
a global leader in the
four strategic pillars: Volunteering, environment we live and work in. new employees Recognised as a Top
health care industry
Charity, STEM and Sustainability. Our We are also committed to protecting on site Ten Workplace in
people give generously of their time, the natural flora and fauna that Ireland, Great Place
expertise and enthusiasm to help surround our sites in Ireland. to Work Awards
strengthen our communities in Ireland 2004 Recognised as Top 100
Cruiserath API Company Leading in
manufacturing Wellbeing in Ireland
facility opens in
Recognised as Best Place
Dublin 15
to Work for Women
Volunteering STEM Sustainability Charity
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