Lawrence Honors Bristol Myers Squibb For 50 Years Of Community Contributions

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Lawrence Township Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer recently presented a proclamation to Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) recognizing the global biopharmaceutical company's more than five decades of contributions and support to the community.

During a special ceremony, Farmer presented the proclamation to Cari Gallman, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, highlighting the company's long-standing commitment to Lawrence Township.

"As a college student, I worked on the Bristol Myers Squibb campus and saw firsthand the company's community commitment," Farmer said during the presentation.

"In Lawrence Township, we recognize that true progress comes through meaningful partnerships. BMS has consistently demonstrated exceptional corporate citizenship — from providing valuable employment opportunities to our residents, to their generous financial support of our first responders and schools. Companies like BMS that invest in the fabric of Lawrence Township help create the foundation for prosperity that benefits us all."

Bristol Myers Squibb maintains a significant presence in Lawrence Township, including its Global Corporate Headquarters. Approximately 5,000 colleagues work across the company's two facilities within the township.

The company's mission focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Beyond its pharmaceutical work, BMS demonstrates its commitment to being a good neighbor by supporting and strengthening the communities where its employees live and work.

This commitment takes shape through BMS's support of local programs, initiatives, and organizations that improve health and wellness, promote and expand STEM education, and deliver basic human services through various community giving activities.

In 2024 alone, BMS provided more than $100,000 in grants to Lawrence Township. These resources have funded STEM education programs in public schools and helped the Police Department and First Aid Squad purchase new CPR and defibrillator devices, among other vital community initiatives.

The proclamation ceremony celebrated not just the company's financial contributions, but also its enduring partnership with Lawrence Township that has spanned over half a century.

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