2026 Summer Intern PhD Student - Drug Product Development Formulation

Celgene • New Brunswick, NJ

83d • $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. Drug Product Development works with colleagues throughout the entire pharmaceutical development process, from discovery to commercial launch and beyond, to deliver drug products of small molecules for oral delivery. We are looking for candidates who are proven team players; appreciate the challenge of pursuing unique scientific discovery in an emerging field; and who demonstrate solid operational, interpersonal, project management and collaborative skills. We believe this starts with our summer intern program. Summer interns will work with mentors for ~10 weeks on a guided research project within a DPD 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. Applications are currently being accepted and may be selected on a rolling basis. Those selected will be notified no later than February 2026. Position is in New Brunswick, NJ.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university program seeking a PhD degree in biochemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical, industrial engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related areas.
• 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.
• Ability to solve problems independently with minimal supervision.
• Research experiences on continuous manufacturing and general drug product manufacturing processes are preferred.
• 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 DPD 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.
• Hands-on training and working experiences in pharmaceutical manufacturing process areas and testing laboratories.
• 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 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.
• 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