Bristol Myers Squibb recently hosted government officials on a tour of its labs and manufacturing spaces in New Brunswick where BMS employees have transformed bold science into life-changing medicines for over a century.
The pharmaceutical company’s global hub for clinical supply manufacturing in oncology, immunology, cardiovascular, and more, is celebrating 120 years of scientific innovation. From producing the world’s largest supply of penicillin in 1944 to today’s groundbreaking research that turns scientific discoveries into tangible medicines for clinical trials, the manufacturing facility continues to drive healthcare innovation.
The tour provided an inside look at the cutting-edge work being done by the 2,400 BMS employees based in New Brunswick. Guests had the opportunity to engage directly with scientists and site leaders, explore the facility’s labs and manufacturing spaces, and learn more about BMS’s impact on both global health and the local community.
BMS is highly engaged in the community through science, sustainability and service, including 8,545 volunteer hours contributed by its New Jersey employees. The Bristol Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick delivers advanced pediatric care, and BMS also supports Middlesex County food pantries through its partnerships with local food distribution networks, such as REPLENISH and Elijah’s Promise.
Guests on the recent BMS New Brunswick tour included:
- Ronald Rios, Director, Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners
- Charles Kenny, Commissioner, Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners
- Charles Tomaro, Commissioner, Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners
- Debbie Hart, CEO, BioNJ
- Chrissy Buteas, CEO, Healthcare Institute of NJ
- Amanda Guadagnino, Council President, North Brunswick Town Council
- John Anderson, Council President, New Brunswick
- Jordan Lewis, District Director, U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
- Seth Levin, District Director, U.S. Rep. Herb Conaway (D-NJ)
- Bianca Markovski, Special Projects Specialist, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)
- Leann Benny, Field Representative, U.S. Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ)
“Middlesex County is a leader in Life Sciences in this region, and Bristol Myers Squibb is one of the key partners here driving innovation, cutting-edge research, and bolstering our community,” Rios said. “The Board of County Commissioners and I applaud them for their commitment to health advancement and ultimately economic development over the past 120 years. We’re especially grateful for their unrelenting efforts around food insecurity that have made a positive impact on our residents.”
