Patient Safety Intern Summer 2027

Bristol Myers Squibb; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is offering a Patient Safety Intern role in New Jersey. You will gain hands-on experience across pharmacovigilance and drug safety while supporting safety initiatives and building professional networks.

You will work with cross-functional teams, perform data reviews, generate operational metrics, and contribute to safety surveillance activities. This internship emphasizes growth, mentorship, and exposure to biopharmaceutical development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. in data science or related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, editing, design, and formatting of communications, presentations, and reports.
• Conduct research on safety data collection, analysis, evaluation, and communication.
• Assist with data integrity reviews, reporting activities, and quality checks.
• Generate, analyze, and present operational metrics; identify process improvements.
• Perform literature and data source searches to summarize safety information.
• Support safety surveillance and signal detection across therapeutic areas.
• Assist with project management and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on vendor and risk management.
• Organize project requirements and resources by business priorities.
• Participate in networking events, mentorship opportunities, and development sessions.

Skills

Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. in Data Sci,

Written and verbal communication

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Analytical and problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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.

The Patient Safety Intern will gain hands‑on experience across multiple areas of pharmacovigilance and drug safety while supporting strategic initiatives that advance patient‑centric, insights‑driven safety capabilities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop technical and business skills, and build a strong professional network within the biopharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, editing, design, and formatting of internal and external communications, presentations, and reports.
• Conduct research on emerging trends, technologies, and innovations related to safety data collection, analysis, evaluation, and communication to inform Patient Safety strategies.
• Assist with data integrity reviews, reporting activities, and quality checks to support accurate and reliable safety data.
• Generate, analyze, and present operational metrics and identify opportunities for process and reporting improvements.
• Perform literature and data source searches to identify, evaluate, and summarize relevant scientific and safety information.
• Support safety surveillance and signal detection activities across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Assist with project management activities, proof‑of‑concept initiatives, and process improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support vendor management and risk management activities.
• Organize project requirements and resources based on business priorities and ongoing portfolio activities.
• Participate in networking events, mentorship opportunities, and professional development sessions offered through the internship program.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams.

Preferred

• Interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or patient safety.
• Experience working with data analysis, visualization, or reporting tools.
• Familiarity with digital technologies, artificial intelligence, or automation concepts.
• Experience conducting research and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
• Exposure to project management, process improvement, or operational excellence methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and quality
• Project management and organization
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Learning agility and intellectual curiosity
• Digital and AI mindset
• Initiative and accountability
• Commitment to patient‑centric innovation

Why You Should Apply

This internship provides an opportunity to gain meaningful experience within a global biopharmaceutical company while contributing to initiatives that help ensure the safety of medicines and support better outcomes for patients worldwide. Interns will work closely with experienced professionals, receive mentorship, and develop skills that support future careers in healthcare, life sciences, analytics, and pharmaceutical development.

Compensation Overview:

$21-$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

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