2026 Summer Intern PhD Student - Chemical Process Development

Celgene • New Brunswick, NJ

77d • $43 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Chemical Process Development (CPD) is a team of organic chemists, analytical chemists, and chemical engineers working together to design novel syntheses from raw materials to supply new medicines to patients. CPD scientists focus on developing safe, economical, sustainable, and robust processes to support clinical trials and the launch of new medicines across various drug modalities including small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, and antibody drug conjugates. Our work is driven by innovative science, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative teamwork. The scientific knowledge package from the manufacturing process, design parameters, and control strategies enables regulatory filings to bring these novel medicines to patients worldwide. Summer interns will work with mentors for ~10 weeks on a guided research project within a CPD 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. Program Dates: Monday June 1, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university program seeking a PhD degree in Chemistry.
• Expected to graduate between Fall 2026 and end of 2027.
• Must include GPA on resume for consideration (program requires GPA of 3.0 or greater).
• Good oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work with mentors on a guided research project within a CPD Project Team.
• Gain valuable industry and functional experience.
• Work on challenging assignments.
• Learn about BMS and meet diverse company representatives.
• Participate in an orientation including an overview of company structure, products, and brands.
• Exposure to senior management and business leaders.
• Deliver a formal presentation at the end of the internship.
• Engage in formal review and feedback sessions.

Benefits

• 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 including 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.
• Tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree