Nonclinical Discovery & Development Sciences (NDDS)-2027 Summer Intern

Bristol Myers Squibb•San Diego, CA

7d•$24 - $30

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Nonclinical Discovery & Development Sciences (NDDS) organization is seeking undergraduate students for a 10-week, full-time summer 2027 internship. Each intern is assigned a hypothesis-driven project in a discovery- or development-facing function. Potential areas include target and candidate toxicity, AI and bioinformatics applications, pharmacokinetics, bioanalytical method development, formulation and drug delivery, and laboratory animal welfare. Depending on the project, interns perform laboratory work, literature and data review, programming, and computational analyses with manager support. Interns develop skills in critical thinking, risk/benefit assessment, and scientific writing; participate in mentoring and cross-functional networking; and present their findings at the end of the program. The internship is scheduled for June 7 through August 13, 2027, and requires availability for 40 hours per week. Compensation is $24–$30 per hour. Interns and co-op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. This is a temporary, time-bound position for the duration of the program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment after completion. The work model is assigned based on the role’s core responsibilities; the posting does not specify which model applies to this position. BMS supports applicants with disabilities through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations or adjustments, and ongoing support.

Requirements

Be an undergraduate student enrolled in an academic program for Fall 2027.
Demonstrate interest and effort in biology, chemistry, toxicology, computational sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, material sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.
Have continued interest in pursuing academic endeavors or a career in the sciences after graduation.
Be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, throughout the 10-week internship from June 7 to August 13, 2027.
Communicate through clear scientific writing, data summarization, and oral presentations for multidisciplinary audiences.
Use sound reasoning in interpreting data, with attention to detail, accurate documentation, and data integrity.
Learn new technologies and methods quickly and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate across functions and demonstrate intellectual curiosity, initiative, and receptiveness to mentoring and feedback.

Responsibilities

Contribute directly to an assigned project aligned with NDDS responsibilities and the intern’s experiences and goals, with manager support.
Participate in mentoring and informal networking meetings, formal symposiums, and cross-functional discussions with Research team members to learn about roles across the drug discovery and development pipeline.
Present the overall project and scientific findings at the conclusion of the internship.