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Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Position Summary

The Business Development Associates Program (BDAP) is a 2-year full-time rotational program that will give you the opportunity to build a breadth of business development experience across the company.  You will be part of a dynamic learning environment that provides high visibility to senior management and enables Business Development Associates to organically build both mentoring relationships with managers and peers and a strong alumni network within the company.

Program participants will gain a comprehensive, well-rounded skill set designed to prepare them for leadership roles in business development. Successful completion of the program positions individuals for possible career growth and expanded leadership opportunities within the organization. By cultivating leaders who can drive innovation and contribute to the company’s long-term success, the program offers both personal and organizational impact. The starting compensation for this job is a range from $118,000 - $129,000 incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Key Responsibilities 
Participants in the Business Associates Program will gain exposure to the Corporate Development and Transactions sub-departments in Business Development. These teams play a critical role in driving the company’s growth strategy by pursuing and executing transactions that enhance BMS’s capabilities, expand its portfolio, and strengthen its competitive position in the market. The focus for participants in this program will be to learn and support various deal types and projects by gaining the critical skills needed to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic corporate initiatives. The participants may work on projects within M&A, divestitures, in-licensing, out-licensing, our Equity portfolio and more. Participants will be part of the teams that are responsible for assessing, recommending, and executing strategic deals and agreements that further support BMS’s growth and market leadership. This program provides a tailored experience designed to leverage your academic background and interests while contributing to BMS’s mission and strategic goals.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates are expected to receive a Masters in Business Administration during the current school year, scheduled to graduate by the Spring of 2026 and ready to start June/July 2026. Min GPA: 3.0

All candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire.  Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years’ work experience and strong intellectual, financial and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new and complex concepts.

Demonstrate business acumen with proven capability to effectively communicate and adapt messages to suit various leadership audiences.

Capability to effectively solution and pivot quickly to influence decision making.

Must have the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization; ability to seamlessly collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on multiple different projects.

Leadership potential is highly valued, and a commitment to integrity, professionalism and teamwork is required.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate financial modeling skills and the ability to quickly learn financial/accounting software.

Strong time management skills, including the ability to work autonomously and within a team.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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