2027 Summer Intern PhD Student - Drug Product Development - Oral Formulation

Bristol Myers Squibb; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ is offering a 10-week summer internship for PhD candidates in biochemistry, engineering, or pharmaceutical sciences. Interns will work with mentors on projects related to advanced formulation and drug product development, gaining industry experience and exposure to GPS and PD organizations.

The program includes orientation, hands-on training in manufacturing and testing laboratories, a formal presentation, a mentor program, and a final review.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD program in biochemistry, engineering, or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Expected graduation between Fall 2027 and 2028.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater must be shown on resume.
• Authorized to work in the US for hire and duration; no visa sponsorship.
• Strong oral and written communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with mentors on a guided research project related to formulations and drug product development.
• Gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing process areas and testing laboratories.
• Deliver a formal presentation at the end of the internship.
• Participate in mentor program and formal review sessions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

PhD candidate in biochemistry, engineering, or pharmaceutical sciences

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.

Drug Product Development works with colleagues throughout the entire pharmaceutical development process, from discovery to commercial launch and beyond, to deliver drug products of small molecules for oral delivery. We are looking for candidates who are proven team players; appreciate the challenge of pursuing unique scientific discovery in an emerging field; and who demonstrate solid operational, interpersonal, project management and collaborative skills. We believe this starts with our summer intern program.

Summer interns will work with mentors for ~10 weeks on a guided research project related to applications of advanced formulation and process technologies, innovative drug delivery systems, and/or biopharmaceutical characterization to oral drug product development. The program is organized to ensure that interns gain valuable industry and functional experience, work on challenging assignments, learn about BMS and meet diverse company representatives.

The program will feature:

• An orientation, including an overview of company structure, products and brands
• An introduction to the GPS and PD organizations
• Exposure to senior management and business leaders
• Hands‑on training and working experiences in pharmaceutical manufacturing process areas and testing laboratories
• Formal presentation at the end of your internship
• A mentor program
• Formal review and feedback sessions

Program Dates: Monday June 7, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027. Applications are currently being accepted and may be selected on a rolling basis. Those selected will be notified no later than February 2026.

Position is in New Brunswick, NJ.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited university program seeking a PhD degree in biochemistry, engineering (biomedical, chemical, mechanical or industrial), or pharmaceutical sciences.

• Candidates are expected to graduate between Fall 2027 and 2028.

• Must include GPA on resume for consideration (program requires GPA of 3.0 or greater).

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Must have good oral/written communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.

• Ability to solve problems independently with minimal supervision.

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

$45/hour

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.

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

If this posting is missing required information required by local law or incorrect, contact BMS at [e-mail] with the Job Title and Requisition number. Do not send application-related inquiries to this email. To check your application status, please login to your Candidate Home Account.

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