Bristol Myers Squibb - Graduate Marketing and Medical Rotation Programme

Start Date: 13th September 2023 Location: Uxbridge

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. In 2019, Bristol Myers Squibb acquired Celgene; we combine the reach and resources of an established pharmaceutical company and the agility of a biotech to create a global leading biopharma company powered by talented individuals who drive scientific innovation.

Our Graduate Programme

If you have an undergraduate or post-graduate degree gained either in 2021, 2022, or 2023, consider our graduate programmes. Get ready to learn, grow and share ideas that can bring hope to patients battling diseases. Our graduate offering is a major step towards a career you’ll find fulfilling, both professionally and personally. Our one-year and two-year programmes are designed to ensure you gain valuable industry and functional experience, work on challenging assignments, and network with our remarkable Bristol Myers Squibb employees, whilst learning about our company.

You possess a unique and fresh perspective with a passion for excellence. See just how far your talent will take you. Put your qualification to work at Bristol Myers Squibb where your skills and education can help patients prevail over serious diseases.

The Role:

I’m enrolled onto a 2 year graduate rotational programme in the Haematology/Oncology business unit at BMS. In the Commercial department you will be working on creating promotional campaigns and assist in executing on the commercial marketing strategy set for Cancer therapies in the UK. In the Medical Affairs team you'll be working across multiple therapeutic areas, supporting development and execution of medically led projects, working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. I’ll focus on priority areas e.g. product launches, scientific exchange and clinical trials in line with medical strategic imperatives.

The Team:

The Haematology-Oncology Business unit is a team made up of many business functions including commercial, medical HEOR, regulatory and clinical operations. These functions work closely together and are responsible for defining activities to ensure acecess to BMS medicines. The teams are also re-sponsible for planning and preparation activities related to new cancer products and indica-tions to be launched in the near future.

What will you learn?

Embark on a truly immersive two-year rotational programme where you will gain a broad and fascinating insight into our pharmaceuticals business. In the commercial rotation, you’re likely to work in a brand team designing brand activity plans or helping deliver marketing campaigns for different customer groups. You’ll also need to gather insights into customer and patient preferences, and understand which factors influence overall sales. In your medical rotation, you will gain an understanding of the Haem/Onc Medical Affairs function and how it impacts access to treatments for patients. You will get an appreciation for the collaborative approach in which medical is involved across all stages of a product’s lifecycle. You will also understand the regulations and framework within which we must work in. Your support with the team will allow you to develop your project management, communication, training and presentation skills.

What do you need to apply?

Required: Newly graduated with a life sciences degree (accepting applications from those who have graduated in 2021, 2022 and Summer 2023). The ability to understand and communicate complex scientific concepts. Effective team player able to work independently when required. Ability to manage and prioritise workload to ensure business continuity. Ability to work within complex cross-functional people matrixes, with differing priorities. Confidence and courage to challenge status quo, bring new perspectives and take key decisions.

Preferred: A PhD or Master’s qualification. An interest in building commercial awareness and business acumen. An awareness of the ABPI Code of Practice. Growth mindset, agility, and resilience. 

How To Apply?

• Use the links on each position to apply. You will have to submit your CV, as well as a pitch where you talk about how you resonate with ONE of our Values (Passion, Innovation, Urgency, Accountability, Inclusion and Integrity).

• You can submit the pitch in a video, audio or written format. The video or audio should not be longer than 1:30 minutes, and the written essay should not be longer than 300 words.

• You can only apply to one position. In case you apply to more than one, your application will not be considered.

• You can apply until the 6th March 2023.

Sound like you? Click 'Apply Now' to progress your application directly with BMS but be quick, this role closes on 6th March 2023 and we wouldn't want you to miss out.