Manager, Product Development and Supply (PDS) Emerging Leaders Program

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is seeking individuals for its Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), a rotational leadership development program focused on the Product Development & Supply (PDS) organization. The PDS organization is responsible for developing, manufacturing, and supplying medicines, driving productivity, robustness, and growth. The ELP is a 3-year program with four 8-month rotations and a 4-month capstone project, covering various PDS functions such as Product Development, Global Supply Chain, Global Quality, Global Technical Services, Manufacturing Science and Technology, Global Business Unit (Biologics and Pharma), and Cell Therapy Operations. Rotations may involve technical leadership, supervisory roles, strategy development, supply chain optimization, plant manufacturing, project management, and continuous improvement. The program includes training in technical, managerial, and leadership skills, along with coaching and mentoring. Upon completion, participants are expected to be prepared for leadership roles within PDS. BMS is looking for ambitious individuals passionate about patients and interested in long-term careers within the product development and supply organization.

Requirements

MS or MBA (required) or PhD (preferred) in STEM, Healthcare, or Supply Chain, with a minimum 3.0 GPA in both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Graduated within the past three years or expected to graduate in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.
A minimum of 2–3 years of full-time professional experience (in any industry), excluding internships and co-op assignments, in one or more of the following areas: Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Postdoctoral Research, Chemistry, or Analytical Laboratory Operations.
Ability and willingness to relocate within the United States.
Flexibility and capability for relocation to any of the BMS Domestic PDS sites.
Demonstrated leadership skills, proficient communication/presentation skills, effective teamwork/cross-functional collaboration skills.
Technical skills with biopharma utility: problem-solving and analytical capabilities with strong quantitative skills.
High degree of initiative to operate independently in a self-directed manner as part of, or as a lead on, team projects.
Superior interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization and work with a wide range of diverse teams of people.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

PhD in STEM, Healthcare, or Supply Chain

Responsibilities

Participate in four 8-month rotations and one 4-month capstone project spanning various PDS functions.
Engage in technical leadership, supervisory roles, strategy development, supply chain optimizations, plant manufacturing experience, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop strong cross-functional experience by working in a team environment and matrix organization.
Undertake personal development training.
Gain exposure to senior management by highlighting achievements during project leadership in rotations.

Benefits

Wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees (subject to manager approval)
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (non-exempt, RayzeBio, and Puerto Rico employees, subject to manager approval)
3 optional holidays
Paid sick leave
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day