About Bristol Myers Squibb in Ireland
Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, fibrosis and neuroscience. Our employees work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
Bristol Myers Squibb was one of the first Pharmaceutical Companies in Ireland, opening its doors with an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Plant (API) in Swords, County Dublin in 1964. Many global business services are located in Ireland, including the global headquarters for External Manufacturing in Blanchardstown Corporate Park, which is also the home to Bristol Myers Squibb European Treasury Centre, Commercial Operations, Global Procurement, Global Manufacturing Science & Technology and Global Delivery Solutions. The network of Irish sites also includes a distribution centre in Shannon, County Clare.
Also located in Dublin is one of the company’s internal manufacturing sites, Cruiserath Campus, a state-of-the-art Biologics Campus over 125 acres in size. Originally an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) site, it received a one-billion-dollar investment in 2016 and is now in commercial manufacture. The campus is the site of release (QP certification) for all finished drug product into the EU and rest of world, along with a Global Biologics Laboratory responsible for release testing for all commercial biologic drug products. An award-winning facility as it currently stands, the Cruiserath Biologics site was designed as a flexible, multi-product manufacturing operation with the manufacturing capacity necessary to meet the growing demand for existing biologics products, as well as expected demand for products currently in development in the Bristol Myers Squibb pipeline.
In 2024, Bristol Myers Squibb formally announced a $400 million investment at the Dublin 15 Cruiserath Campus towards the build and design of a Sterile Drug Product (SDP) facility, which will support the manufacturing and supply of existing medicines as well as serve as a launch excellence facility for pipeline assets. This will be Bristol Myers Squibb’s first European Biologics sterile drug product facility, bringing the total number of Bristol Myers Squibb direct employees across Ireland to more than 1,000.
Why Bristol Myers Squibb?
Employee Stories
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we believe our greatest strength lies in the diverse, talented, and passionate individuals who make up our team. Our employees bring a wealth of experience, innovative thinking, and a commitment to excellence that drives our success. We invite you to hear directly from our employees about their unique journeys and experiences. Watch the videos below to get an inside look at life at our Cruiserath campus and see how our team members are shaping the future together.
Featured Opportunities In Ireland
The following are just a few of the many opportunities to make an impact at Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland. Please explore additional areas of interest through the “Search Jobs” feature above.
Analytics
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Commercial & Access
Research & Development
Corporate
Early Career Recruitment Programmes
Your career at Bristol Myers Squibb will follow the 70:20:10 learning and development model which includes 70% on the job training, 20% networking, coaching and mentoring opportunities and 10% formal training. This model will help you develop all the key competencies you’ll need to become top of your field.
Join Us! We’re creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases.
Applications for the 2025 Graduate Programme intake will open early September 2024, and close mid-October, with interviews taking place thereafter.
Transition Year Programme
Work for a greater purpose.
Bristol Myers Squibb proactively collaborates with second-level institutions, particularly those with a core focus on STEM subjects. Our transition year programme, is an exciting weeklong programme of activity for transition year students with an interest in learning more about a career in science, engineering, and the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland. The schedule for the programme changes each year, so please reach out to your TY coordinator who can liaise with our early recruitment team.
Internship Programme
As an intern, we will place you straight into the work that matters. It’s the best way to learn, and the best way to let you show us what you can do. You’ll be supported with on the job learning and mentoring.
Speak to your local careers office in your University who can liaise with the University Relations team at Bristol Myers Squibb. Our internship opportunities open in September and December each year. We will work with you and place you either in a six, nine or twelve month internship programme depending on the requirements of your degree course.
Graduate Programme
As a graduate, you will be part of a high performing biopharmaceutical multinational which encourages you to think innovatively, share your ideas, all the while working as a key member of a cross-functional team.
The programme is designed across three nine month rotations to give you industry experience in a cutting edge biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Download our Early Careers Brochure for more information on our Transition Year Programme, Internship Programme, Graduate Programme and Apprenticeship Programme.
Early in Career Testimonials
Inclusion and Diversity
We view diversity in the broadest sense – including age, ethnicity, race, culture, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, abilities and disabilities, religion, socioeconomic background, thinking styles and life experiences, among other differences. Through a culture of inclusion, we create an agile and responsive work environment where the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.
Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland is dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce. Our reason for this is simple; in order to truly serve our patients and communities, we must rely on a workforce that reflects the marketplace we serve. Recognizing people’s differences gives us access to a broad range of scientific and business insights, strengthens our competitive advantage, and helps us achieve our patient-centric mission most effectively and efficiently.
Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland provides all employees with a foundational understanding about diversity in the workplace and how inclusive behaviors can enhance business results.
Developing Our People
Our mission to enhance the lives of our patients requires an investment in a strong learning culture. By providing valuable learning opportunities, connecting you to your passion, and helping you achieve your personal aspirations, we are empowering you to make a difference.
Digital learning
Access thousands of interactive online resources to gain the skills you need, when you need them. Our expansive library of resources covers a wide range of special interest topics in multiple languages through a variety of top learning and development resources.
Development programmes
Engage with instructors and fellow students for half-day or up to three-day programmes in a virtual or classroom setting.
Leadership & management programmes: Empowering you to tackle important business issues, develop inclusive leadership skills and helping you to advance your career to meet your aspirations.
Catalyst and Talent Accelerator: Unique programmes designed to accelerate the leadership potential of high-performing individuals to drive global innovation and business results.
Insights for Success: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and have invested in training for women and under-represented groups. Our Insights for Success programme is offered to diverse employees to enhance their organisational and personal career success and ensure equitable leadership throughout the company.
General Manager Development: We partner with the premier CEDEP organisation to build our future General Manager talent through this internationally recognised programme.
Building manager capability: We are committed to cultivating the growth of our managers and senior leaders through providing virtual and in-classroom learning for new, experienced managers and senior leaders.
Work experience
We believe people learn the most through on-the-job experiences. With support and coaching from your colleagues, you’re encouraged to take on stretch assignments that maximise your learning experience.
Coaching & mentoring
Our work is challenging and you shouldn’t have to go it alone. Connect with a more experienced colleague to be your sounding board and to help guide you forward. In addition to day-to-day coaching and mentoring, members of People and Business Resource Groups are provided mentor/mentee learning and development among employees on a global scale.
Locations in Ireland
Benefits
We believe in a Total Rewards experience that enriches your life today and engages and empowers you to save, perform, grow, and build toward all of your tomorrows. In celebration of the diverse make up our workforce, we offer benefits to help you through every stage and milestone of life. We foster an energising work experience, that through your choices, education and access, sustains our environment of well-being, individual accountability, productivity and safety.
Highly competitive salary
Flexible working arrangements
Paid time for volunteer work
Financial Planning & Options
Paid vacation, holiday, sick time and leave of absence
Health & Well-being access & support programs
Subsidized Cafeterias and Cafes
We are recognised for the work we do
Innovative on all fronts
Bristol Myers Squibb and its employees have been awarded numerous distinguished awards and recognitions. We are proud to be one of the best companies for working mothers and industry leaders in the environment, equality, health and safety.
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Your career can have meaning. Your work can change lives. Join our talent community today so we can stay in touch about our uniquely interesting career opportunities. This is where transformations happen.
