Bristol Myers Squibb employs just over 24,800 people worldwide across research, manufacturing, and commercial functions. Recent staffing activity shows 1,456 hires and 1,830 departures, keeping overall headcount steady in the mid-twenty-thousand range. The company maintains a balanced mix of scientific, operational, and corporate roles that support its pipeline of pharmaceutical products and worldwide market presence.
Engineering is the largest function with roughly 6,100 employees—about one-quarter of total staff—reflecting the scale of technical operations needed for drug development and manufacturing. Business Management follows at nearly 3,900 employees, while Sales & Support and Operations account for about 3,000 and 2,800 employees respectively, underscoring the emphasis on commercial reach and supply-chain execution. Additional sizable groups include 2,400 Healthcare professionals who bring clinical expertise and a 1,700-person Marketing & Product team that guides portfolio strategy. Finance & Administration, Quality, Human Resources, and other specialized areas round out the organization, each numbering between 700 and 2,100 employees.
Headcount is spread across multiple hubs, led by New York, NY with roughly 2,600 employees. New Jersey remains a significant base, with about 1,200 staff in Princeton, while Boston, Seattle, and Philadelphia each host more than 750 colleagues, supporting regional research and commercial activities. Internationally, Hyderabad, India houses over 450 employees and Ireland about 320, complemented by manufacturing and office sites worldwide. An additional 17,000-plus employees work in other locations, illustrating the company’s broad global footprint.