2027 Summer Internship Product Development

Bristol Myers Squibb; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Learning & development sessions

Networking events

10-week internship

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is offering a Summer Internship in Product Development in New Jersey, with locations in New Brunswick or Princeton/Lawrenceville. Interns will work with mentors on a guided research project within a PD Project Team and gain valuable industry experience.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program and pursuing an undergraduate or dual degree in biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, business analytics, chemical engineering, chemistry, industrial engineering,

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university program and pursuing an undergraduate or dual degree with GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for duration of internship; visa sponsorship not available.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Exposure to PD processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work on a guided research project within a PD Project Team.
• Gain valuable industry and functional experience during the 10-week internship.
• Receive mentorship through a formal mentor program and regular feedback sessions.
• Present at the end of the internship and participate in learning and development sessions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate or dual degree in Biochemistry/Biology

Undergraduate or dual degree in Biomedical Engineering

Undergraduate or dual degree in Business Analytics

Undergraduate or dual degree in Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate or dual degree in Chemistry

Undergraduate or dual degree in Industrial Engineering

Undergraduate or dual degree in Pharmacy

Undergraduate or dual degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Product Development

works with colleagues throughout the entire pharmaceutical development process, from discovery to commercial launch and beyond. Whether it is small molecule or biological therapeutics, PD delivers optimized chemical syntheses, formulations, and control strategies for our products. Additionally, PD manufactures, packages, labels, and distributes all clinical supplies for all clinical studies that our company runs in more than 50 countries. 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 within a PD Project Team. 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. Applications are currently being accepted and may be selected on a rolling basis.

Program Dates: Monday June 7, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027.

Location: NJ locations include New Brunswick or Princeton/Lawrenceville

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
• Formal presentation at the end of your internship
• A mentor program
• Formal review and feedback sessions
• Intern programming including speaker series, learning and development sessions, volunteering and networking events

Requirements:

• Students graduating before December 2027 are NOT ELIGIBLE. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited university program following the completion of the 2027 Summer Internship Program.
• Seeking candidates pursuing an undergraduate or dual degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.A./M.A., B.S./M.S.) in biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, business analytics, chemical engineering, chemistry, industrial engineering, pharmacy, or supply chain.
• Must include GPA on resume for consideration (program requires GPA of 3.0 or greater).
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Excellent time management; able to work independently and in teams.

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:

$26 - $37/hr

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 workplaceaccommodations/adjustmentsand ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplaceaccommodation/adjustmentprior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonableaccommodations/adjustmentsin completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries [e-mail]. Visitcareers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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