Quality Compliance - Inspection Readiness & Risk Intern

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Dublin; On-site; EUR 290,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Ireland is offering an Internship in Quality Compliance, External Manufacturing. You will participate in quality compliance activities, support regulatory readiness, and assist with day-to-day operations in a cross-functional environment.

The role provides exposure to GMP, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives, with supervision, training, and the chance to develop skills in documentation, audits, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the quality and regulatory performance metrics across External Manufacturing.
• Assist with Regulatory Restriction Forms and regulatory filing requests.
• Support change controls and quality system activities, including deviations and CAPAs.
• Assist with regulatory summaries for Annual Product Quality Reports.
• Provide quality/regulatory support to Contract Manufacturing Operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Operational Excellence efforts.
• Assist with GMP/regulatory documents in the Documentation Management System.
• Review and approve site procedures and related documents as needed.
• Engage in Quality Culture initiatives across External Manufacturing.
• Provide administrative support: scheduling, presentations, minutes, action logs.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance and effective communication.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Public speaking

Independence

Passion for pharma

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Inspire and be inspired. We offer a variety of opportunities for undergraduate and post‑graduate students to use your talent, skills, education and passion to help make an impact on patient’s lives – all while growing your career and earning academic credit. Our Internship Programme gives you a real opportunity to gain practical ‘hands‑on’ experience, training and shadow the experts of your chosen field. It also provides you with insight into what it’s like to work with us. We will place you in a six‑, nine‑, or twelve‑month Internship Programme depending on the requirements of your degree course. So, are you ready to embark on a new adventure? We can’t wait to see what you’re made of!

Position Summary

The Intern, Quality Compliance, External Manufacturing, will participate in and provide support for a wide range of quality compliance activities within External Manufacturing. This includes contributing to quality compliance, quality services, inspection readiness and risk management efforts, and assisting with general departmental needs as required. The role provides broad exposure to quality practices and supports day‑to‑day operations in a dynamic, cross functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the compilation, tracking, and follow up of quality and regulatory performance metrics across External Manufacturing.
• Where applicable, assist with the compilation of Regulatory Restriction Forms and support regulatory requests received for filing applications.
• Work with Virtual Plant Teams to support progression of change controls and other quality system activities, including deviations, CAPAs, product quality complaints, documentation, audits, and inspections.
• Support the preparation of regulatory summaries for Annual Product Quality Reports.
• Provide quality and regulatory support to Contract Manufacturing Operations within a cross functional team, contributing to the management of CMOs and ensuring alignment with applicable GMP, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support ongoing quality and regulatory projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and Operational Excellence efforts.
• Assist with the progression of GMP and regulatory documents within the Documentation Management System, including review, processing, and authorship of quality or regulatory related procedures.
• Support the review and approval of site procedures and associated documents as required.
• Engage in Quality Culture initiatives across External Manufacturing.
• Provide routine administrative support such as scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, issuing meeting minutes, and maintaining action logs.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to support compliance and ensure effective communication across teams.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned by management or relevant quality representatives in support of team and departmental goals.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

• Currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as General Science, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Analytical Science, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently using initiative.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in key computer applications including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, with the ability to collect, analyse, interpret and present information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, balancing several projects at once.
• Flexible, motivated, energetic and collaborative, with the ability to meet targets and milestones.
• Confident public speaking skills and the ability to engage effectively with others.
• Passion for the pharmaceutical sector and innovation in healthcare.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview

2, 213.90 € per month Pay for this internship/co‑op position is provided in accordance with local market practices and applicable laws. Pay may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, or other locally compliant structure. Pay is determined based on objective factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location. Interns and co‑op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. Eligibility and offerings are governed by applicable policies and employment regulations. This is a temporary, time‑bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co‑op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment following program completion.

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [e-mail]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. For roles based in Los Angeles County only: If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

Data Protection

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We’re creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.