2027 Summer Intern PhD Student - Drug Product Development Sterile Formulation

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

Drug Product Development works across the pharmaceutical development process, from discovery through commercial launch and beyond, to deliver drug products for biologics and small molecules, including sterile formulations and novel drug delivery technologies. The summer intern will work with a mentor for approximately 10 weeks on a guided research project related to sterile formulation development and novel drug delivery technologies. The work may span liquid, lyophilized, and other advanced delivery platforms, and combines wet-lab and dry-lab activities. Interns will conduct feasibility experiments involving formulation and processing technologies and support formulation development and screening, stability assessment, physicochemical and biophysical characterization of critical quality attributes, and process optimization. Projects may also include biopharmaceutical investigation of biologics, including structure-function relationships, degradation pathways, and stability-indicating strategies to inform formulation design and support robust, patient-friendly drug products.

The program provides industry and functional experience through challenging assignments, exposure to company representatives and leaders, hands-on training, mentorship, and formal feedback. The internship is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and runs from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The position is temporary and time-bound and does not guarantee employment after the program.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited university program pursuing a PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Be expected to graduate between Fall 2027 and 2028.
• Include GPA on the resume; the program requires a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment; immigration or visa sponsorship is not available.
• Have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment.
• Be able to solve problems independently with minimal supervision.
• Have hands-on laboratory experience.
• Have sound knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles of pharmaceutical science, physical pharmacy, chemistry, stability, and/or biochemistry.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with formulation development, formulation characterization, and novel drug delivery technologies, such as LNPs, polymer-based microparticles, or ultra-high-concentration protein formulations.
• Prior drug product development research experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor on a guided research project related to sterile formulation development and novel drug delivery technologies.
• Conduct feasibility experiments with formulation and processing technologies.
• Support formulation development and formulation screening.
• Assess stability and characterize physicochemical and biophysical critical quality attributes.
• Support process optimization.
• As applicable, investigate biologics, including structure-function relationships, degradation pathways, and stability-indicating strategies.
• Gain hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing process areas and testing laboratories.
• Give a formal presentation at the end of the internship.

Benefits

• Mentor program.
• Formal review and feedback sessions.
• Interns may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree