Intern, Commercial MBA Leadership Development Program Internship (Summer 2027)

Bristol-Myers Squibb; New Jersey; On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision

401(K)

Paid holidays and vacation

Volunteer days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey seeks a high-potential MBA student for the Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Internship. This three-year rotational program runs June 7–August 13, 2027, with potential for a full-time offer after completion.

Interns interview onsite in Princeton, NJ in 2027 and explore multiple commercial functions across the company. Interns will tackle impactful projects, work with Commercial leaders, and receive formal mentorship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in MBA program, graduating Spring 2028.
• Authorized to work in the US for duration of internship.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience (healthcare/biopharma preferred).
• Experience in marketing, sales or healthcare industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership in student, community or professional groups.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to challenging assignments across marketing, sales and analytics.
• Develop and launch promotional materials and brand strategy.
• Translate data insights into patient education resources.
• Participate in mentorship programs and senior leader speaker series.

Skills

MBA enrollment

Analytical skills

Leadership

Strategic marketing

Education

MBA program

Job description

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Position Summary

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are proud to bring innovative medicines to patients in need. The Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Internship is seeking future business leaders looking to impact patients’ lives. CLDP interns will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their teams through challenging assignments and collaborate with Commercial leaders and other key stakeholders across the organization. The program is designed to ensure interns gain valuable industry and functional expertise. Candidates advancing to second round will be invited to interview onsite in Princeton, NJ on January 22, 2027. This internship is from June 7-August 13, 2027. Upon completing the summer internship, high performing interns will be eligible to receive a full-time offer to join the CLDP. The CLDP is a 3-year rotational program aimed at developing future leaders at BMS. Associates can tailor their rotational experiences across various commercial functions, including Marketing, Market Access, Global Commercialization, International Marketing, Commercialization AI Strategy & Analytics (CASA), and Sales, to align with career goals and business priorities.

Internship Features

Impactful projects, relevant to current business needs; examples may include: Develop and launch new sales force promotional materials Partner with senior marketing leadership to shape brand strategy and translate positioning into insight-driven promotional messaging for health care providers Translate data insights to create new patient education resources An introduction to brand planning and marketing excellence in the biopharma industry Speaker series with senior leaders on key biopharma business topics and various career paths at BMS Formal mentorship with commercial leaders and current full-time CLDP associates Teambuilding and networking events Final presentation to senior leaders & team members on summer projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Enrolled in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program during the current school year (graduating by Spring of 2028)
• 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
• A minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience (preferably healthcare, bio-pharmaceutical or related industry), not including internships or co-ops preferred, but not mandatory
• Experience in marketing, sales and/or healthcare/pharmaceutical industry preferred, but not mandatory
• Demonstrated leadership in student, community, or professional organizations
• The ability to gather, analyze and translate data to gain a deeper understanding of the customer, brand, disease area, market, and competition
• Ability to lead without authority and possess strong project management capabilities
• Diverse thinking with innovative ideas and new approaches to maximize opportunities

This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program. Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.

The compensation for this position is up to $52.00 per hour. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the geographic location where work is performed. Final individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience and education level.

Benefit Offerings

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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Compensation Overview

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include: Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. *Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based