

Diverse employees at Bristol Myers Squibb have rated CEO Rating, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Bristol Myers Squibb have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Bristol Myers Squibb employees are 17% more likely to recommend Bristol Myers Squibb as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is rated highly by 262 employees, across various culture dimensions. Bristol Myers Squibb employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Compensation categories, putting Bristol Myers Squibb’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Bristol Myers Squibb was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Bristol Myers Squibb is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Bristol Myers Squibb ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 161 Bristol Myers Squibb employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Bristol Myers Squibb improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 86% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 14% |
What did you like most about the interview process?When I was interviewed it was by people I respected. Now the interview process is they let anyone join. Once hire senior members have to babysit the new people.
What did you like most about the interview process?quantitative form of interviews is used
What is the best part about your compensation package?health benefits and now as of this year flexible time off.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?more promotions. leaner teams with decision making at lower levels
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication, elimination of bias in promotions, putting performance over skin color
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Stocks are not available at all levels. Insurance premiums and deductibles need improvement. As a major pharmaceutical company they could do better with regard to medical benefits.
Bristol Myers Squibb engages in the discovery, development, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of pharmaceuticals.
To discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.
To our patients and customers, employees, global communities, shareholders, environment and other stakeholders, we promise to act on our belief that the priceless ingredient of every product is the integrity of its maker. We operate with effective governance and high standards of ethical behavior. We seek transparency and dialogue with our stakeholders to improve our understanding of their needs. We take our commitment to economic, social and environmental sustainability seriously, and extend this expectation to our partners and suppliers.
| Headquarter | New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bms.com |
| Founding Date | 1887 |
| Tel | 212-546-4000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BMY |
Bristol Myers Squibb competitors include Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Astrazeneca PLC. Bristol Myers Squibb ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Bristol Myers Squibb compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

262 employees at Bristol Myers Squibb have reviewed Bristol Myers Squibb across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 262 Bristol Myers Squibb employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Bristol Myers Squibb are pleased with their total compensation at Bristol Myers Squibb, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Bristol Myers Squibb are pleased with their team. 262 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Bristol Myers Squibb are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Bristol Myers Squibb believe the environment at Bristol Myers Squibb is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Bristol Myers Squibb is comfortably fast. About 46% of the employees at Bristol Myers Squibb work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Bristol Myers Squibb are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Bristol Myers Squibb is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Bristol Myers Squibb employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Bristol Myers Squibb 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Bristol Myers Squibb's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 15 Bristol Myers Squibb employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 13 have said yes.
Giovanni’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Bristol Myers Squibb’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Finance department, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years. However, employees in the IT department, Caucasian employees, and employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Bristol Myers Squibb’s competitors, Giovanni Caforio ranks right above Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato. Under Caforio’s leadership, Bristol Myers Squibb employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Gender and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Bristol Myers Squibb could stand to see real improvement.
The Bristol Myers Squibb Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Giovanni Caforio, Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer Murdo Gordon, and Executive VP & General Counsel Sandra Leung
Giovanni Caforio CEO / President
Giovanni Caforio serves as the CEO / President of Bristol Myers Squibb.
Murdo Gordon Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Murdo Gordon has been the Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company... read more
Sandra Leung Executive VP & General Counsel
Ms. Sandra Leung, also known as Sandy, serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Bristol-Myers Squibb... read more
Charles Bancroft Executive VP, CFO & Head of Global Business Operations
Mr. Charles A. Bancroft, also known as Charlie, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company... read more
Thomas J. Lynch Jr., M.D. Executive VP of R&D and Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Thomas J. Lynch, Jr., also known as Tom, M.D., has been the Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of... read more
Fouad Namouni M.D. Head of Oncology Development
Dr. Fouad Namouni, M.D. has been the Head of Oncology Development at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company since July 25, 2016.... read more
John Damonti President of BMS Foundation
Mr. John L. Damonti has been President of Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., since March 2008.... read more
Joseph C. Caldarella Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller
Mr. Joseph C. Caldarella serves as Senior Vice President and Controller at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Mr. Caldarella... read more
Saurabh Saha M.D., Ph.D. Senior VP & Global Head of Translational Medicine
Dr. Saurabh Saha, M.D., Ph.D. has been Senior Vice President and Global Head of Translational Medicine at Bristol-Myers... read more
How much do people at Bristol Myers Squibb get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Bristol Myers Squibb is $124,420, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,741, or $57 per hour.
At Bristol Myers Squibb, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $333,000 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $49,629 annually. Average Bristol Myers Squibb salaries by department include: Design at $97,686, Finance at $92,848, HR at $129,819, and Product at $185,376. Half of Bristol Myers Squibb salaries are above $119,741.
106 employees at Bristol Myers Squibb rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 334 ratings) while 101 employees at Bristol Myers Squibb rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 112 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Bristol Myers Squibb employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Project Manager- Tech, Senior QA, and Automation Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Bristol Myers Squibb employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $96k | $96k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $190k | $190k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $242k | $242k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $289k | $289k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $333k | $333k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Bristol Myers Squibb score the company 75/100 across various culture categories, placing Bristol Myers Squibb in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Bristol Myers Squibb across various culture dimensions.
Bristol Myers Squibb's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Bristol Myers Squibb's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 14% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Bristol Myers Squibb's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Bristol Myers Squibb applied for 126 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 91% were approved, 6% certified-withdrawn, and 2% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Bristol Myers Squibb unveil that 3 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 8 were withdrawn by Bristol Myers Squibb after the employee’s start date.
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This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
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Engineering | 16% | |
Sales | 8% | |
Product | 5% | |
HR | 5% | |
Other | 16% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 53% | |
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Boston | 5% | |
Tampa | 5% | |
Franklin | 3% | |
Chicago | 3% | |
Other | 32% |
Who is the CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb?
Bristol Myers Squibb CEO is Giovanni Caforio, their score by employees is 77
What is Bristol Myers Squibb eNPS?
The eNPS for Bristol Myers Squibb is 17
What is Bristol Myers Squibb revenue?
Bristol Myers Squibb revenue is $21B
What is the salary for Jr Developer in Bristol Myers Squibb?
Jr Developer average salary in the US is 98k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Bristol Myers Squibb?
The average salaries for Finance in Bristol Myers Squibb is 93k