Bill Nichols
About Bill Nichols
Bill Nichols is an R&D Strategy and Planning Rotational Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey. He has a background in mechanical engineering and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Current Title at Bristol Myers Squibb
Bill Nichols currently holds the position of R&D Strategy and Planning Rotational Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Princeton, New Jersey. His role involves participating in the R&D MBA Full-time Rotational Program, which includes four 6-month rotations. This program is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to various aspects of research and development strategy and planning within the company.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Bill Nichols worked as an R&D Strategy & Planning Summer Intern at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, during the summer of 2019. This internship provided him with initial experience in R&D strategy and planning, contributing valuable insights into his subsequent roles within the company.
MBA and Education at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Bill Nichols completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, studying from 2018 to 2020. This educational background has equipped him with advanced business and strategic planning skills, complementing his technical expertise gained from his earlier studies and professional experiences.
Mechanical Engineering Background
Bill Nichols earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. This foundational education in mechanical engineering provided him with the technical skills and knowledge that facilitated his early career positions in engineering roles.
Professional Experience at Schaeffler
Bill Nichols worked at Schaeffler in two distinct roles. He served as an Application Engineer from 2015 to 2018, and prior to that, he was a Product Design Engineer from 2013 to 2015. These positions allowed him to develop his engineering and design expertise over the course of five years at the company.
Early Career at Vickers Engineering
Bill Nichols began his professional journey as an Engineering Intern at Vickers Engineering, Inc. in New Troy, Michigan, where he worked for 2 months in 2012. This internship provided him with his first hands-on experience in the engineering field, laying the groundwork for his subsequent roles.