Job Description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Summary

Pharmaceutical Candidate Optimization (PCO) at Bristol-Myers Squibb is seeking highly motivated undergraduate students interested in a summer internship program that offers scientific research in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment.  PCO works with colleagues within Discovery organizations, including biology and chemistry, to support the drug discovery process to identify high quality drug candidates for clinical development.  This encompasses drug pharmaceutics and bioanalytical sciences, discovery toxicology, and drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. 

The internship will include understanding of the hypothesis-driven investigations that enable scientists to present data that supports informed decision-making throughout the drug development process, therefore contributing to greater potential success of drug candidates.  These studies can include but are not limited to: a) understanding toxicity associated with drug target or drug candidates, b) the determination of how a drug enters, moves through and exits the body therefore affecting the drug concentration in the body [i.e. Pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion], c) determining appropriate drug formulations, technologies, and systems for administering a drug.  Students will be assigned to a specific project that provides the basis for an industry experience for learning new technologies and/or developing new methods in drug discovery and optimization.

In addition, students will be mentored in development of critical thinking, collaborative relationships, and scientific writing/presentation skills.  During the internship students will have the opportunity to interact with team members across PCO and explore the various roles and responsibilities across Research and Early Development that are integrated to develop successful drug discovery pipelines in the industry.

For consideration, please submit application by December 20, 2021. 

Key Responsibilities

• Directly contribute to assigned project with mentor support.  These responsibilities will vary based on project, but can include: laboratory work, literature review and computational analyses.
• Active participation in informal networking/mentor meetings and formal symposiums.
• Presentation of scientific findings and overall project at the conclusion of the internship.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current undergraduate student, enrolled in an academic program for the Fall of 2021, with demonstrated interest and effort within life sciences, physical sciences or computational sciences.
• Should have continued interest in pursuing academic endeavors or a career in the sciences after graduation.
• Rising Juniors or Seniors in applicable undergraduate majors.  No previous research-based laboratory experience is required but course-based laboratory experience is expected.
• Availability for full-time employment (40hrs/week) throughout the 10-week internship period of June 2022 to August 2022.
• Undergraduate MajorsBiology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Computational Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and related disciplines.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.