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Position Summary
This internship is part of the Drug Product Development (DPD) function, based in New Brunswick, NJ. DPD focuses on developing novel formulations and processes for clinical and commercial drug products. The project will explore immediate release and long-acting injectable (LAI) formulation technologies (API suspension, polyer-based and lipid-based systems) for various model compounds, develop and refine in vitro release assays to characterize the product and analytical methods to evaluate key quality attributes. Additionally, the project will leverage existing in vitro, in vivo and in-silico methodology (e.g., GastroPlus), to build in vitro-in vivo correlations (IVIVC) for subcutaneous (SC) and intramuscular (IM) injections for preclinical species.
Potential candidates who have demonstrated innovative problem-solving ability; and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment are preferred. Self-motivated and highly self-driven individuals are required. Prior drug product development research experience is a plus.
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.
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 mentorship program
- Program Dates: Monday, June 2nd, 2025 - Friday, August 8th, 2025. Location: New Brunswick, NJ.
Please note: interns that will be in-person and reside more than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible for a travel or housing stipend.
Key Responsibilities
- This position integrates wet-lab and dry-lab functions, where the selected candidate will be responsible for conducting feasibility experiments with formulation technologies. Key responsibilities could span include formulation development, chemical and physical characterization and in vitro release profiles.
- Dry-lab responsibilities, the selected candidate could include working on in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) using physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model and pharmacokinectic model.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited university program seeking a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or related discipline. Candidate must still be enrolled during Summer 2025.
- Must include GPA on resume; program requires GPA of 3.0 or greater.
- Prior experience with product design, novel delivery technologies, and their testing in-vitro and in-vivo is preferred. (eg. polymer-based formulations, oil-based formulations, and crystalline drug suspensions.)
- Hands on lab experience is expected.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles of pharmaceutical science, or physical pharmacy, chemistry, stability, biochemistry is required.
- Demonstrated skills in problem-solving and independent contributor in a team environment.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required.
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Organization Details
We work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. Each day, our employees around the world work together for patients – they are at the center of everything we do. They inspire us. They are the reason we come to work each day. We combine the agility of a biotech with the reach and resources of an established pharmaceutical company to create a global leading biopharma company powered by talented individuals who drive scientific innovation.
We are proud of the advancements we have made in oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease, and we are dedicated to helping patients prevail over serious diseases through our diverse and promising pipeline and new scientific platforms.
As global citizens, we work sustainably and responsibly to create a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. We conduct our global business with the utmost integrity and transparency. We support programs, initiatives and organizations that help improve health, expand research opportunities, promote and expand STEM education and deliver basic human services to our communities.
We know that our responsibility goes beyond medicine. We promote health equity globally and strive to increase access to life-saving medicines for populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. We achieve this in part through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, which supports community-based programs that promote cancer awareness, screening, care and support among high-risk populations.