Technology Rotational Development Program Associate

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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Position Summary

At BMS, Business Insights & Technology (BI&T) are critical to our vision of transforming patients’ lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology. We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, analytics, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision making, and enhanced patient care.

Transform your education and experience into fast-track career growth by joining the Technology Rotational Development Program, offering a high-performing culture that is made up of a powerfully diverse and inclusive workforce. The Technology Rotational Development Program’s (IT RDP) mission is to identify and cultivate future leaders that accelerate BMS' digitization with technology and innovation.

We are looking for experienced MBA/Masters graduates for our June 2026 cohort, who have a passion for driving digital strategy and technology management to accelerate our mission of helping patients prevail over serious diseases. The program offers you the flexibility to create your own path through rotational projects and stretch assignments aligned with your interests and the company’s most critical needs, allowing for a completely customized developmental experience. Upon completion of the program, associates will have the opportunity to continue in a full-time role that aligns with their career aspirations and passion for enhancing patient lives with digital solutions.

IT RDP Is an Individualized Career Launch Pad that Offers 3 Key Areas of Opportunities:

Learn: Obtain Expertise in Your Desired Domains (Technical & Non-Technical)

• Rotations (80% dedicated to rotation work, 20% dedicated to growth & career development)

• Trainings, workshops, conferences, and professional events
• Stretch assignments, People & Business Resource Groups (PBRGs)
• External volunteering opportunities

Network: Build an Extensive Network (Internal and External)

• Each rotation has an executive sponsor, rotation sponsor, and additional mentorship throughout program
• Formalized meetings with information technology leadership teams, including the Chief Digital & Technology Officer (CDTO)
• Program established for 30+ years - strong network of alumni throughout BMS
• Opportunities to connect with members from similar programs across various BMS functions
• Opportunities to expand external network

Leadership Brand: Craft Your Leadership Trademark

• Visibility and access to senior leadership and their mentorship

• Monthly lunch and learns with BI&T leadership across all towers

• Focus on personalized growth and development, including: internal courses, workshops, and free access to LinkedIn Learning to best develop your leadership brand

Program Structure

• 2-year full-time rotational program
• Three 8-month rotations in different BI&T areas such as Digital Health, R&D, Commercialization, Cybersecurity, etc.
• Customized rotations and unique gig assignments
• Rotations will be based within one of our central New Jersey offices
• Lead one of key program pillars, including recruiting, communications and marketing, events, or onboarding
• Close-knit, collegial environment

Requirements:

• Graduation with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Information Systems, or relevant Master program in past two years or upcoming graduation in Winter 2025 or Spring 2026
• Minimum of 3 years of technology, digital, healthcare, or other relevant industry experience
• 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

Ideal CandidatesShould Have the Following Skills:

• Energy and strategic mindset to pursue excellence by setting high standards for themselves and other team members, encouraging to learn and achieve new things every day
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to organize and present ideas in a convincing and compelling manner to audiences at multiple levels within the organization
• Ability to draw conclusions from complex situations, then recommend and execute a course of action in a timely manner
• Embrace new ideas to pursue and understand diverse perspectives, be open to change, and demonstrate resiliency
• Understand how to examine, assess, and provide innovative solutions to business issues
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Own their outcomes and of others and celebrate successes, share information transparently, and desire to coach and mentor
• Act with urgency and agility by consulting with the right people to move quickly, break silos, and make decisions with efficiency and effectiveness
• Passion for using business insights and technology to solve real industry challenges and help patients live healthier lives

Other Desired Skills

• Project Management, Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Case Development, Process Redesign & Continuous Improvement, Quality Mindset & Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Change Management, Design Thinking

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $115,000-$120,000, plus 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. 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.

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.

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.

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