2027 Summer Intern PhD Student - Drug Product Development Material Characterization

Bristol Myers Squibb•New Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Drug Product Development organization works across the pharmaceutical development process, from discovery through commercial launch and beyond, developing formulations and processes for clinical and commercial drug products. This approximately 10-week summer internship is a guided research project exploring the feasibility of material characterization techniques, including vibrational spectroscopy (Raman, NIR, and IR), X-ray diffraction, and imaging tools. Interns will develop product characterization methods, troubleshoot characterization methodologies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support drug product formulation development and manufacturing processes. The program provides industry and functional experience through challenging assignments, company and organizational introductions, exposure to senior leaders, hands-on training in pharmaceutical manufacturing areas and testing laboratories, a mentor program, formal feedback sessions, and a final presentation. The position is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and runs from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The internship is temporary and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment after the program.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled in an accredited university program pursuing a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, or a related field, with a focus on Materials Characterization.
Remain enrolled during Summer 2027 and expect 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 unavailable.
Have good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
Have excellent critical-thinking skills and the ability to solve problems independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis software and tools.

Nice To Haves

Expertise related to powders, crystallography, powder flow, particle size analysis, spectroscopy, chemometrics, or related techniques for process optimization and monitoring.

Responsibilities

Conduct a guided research project exploring the feasibility of material characterization techniques.
Develop methods for product characterization.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to characterization methodologies.
Collaborate with formulation scientists, analytical chemists, process engineers, and process modelers to support drug product formulation development and manufacturing processes.
Participate in hands-on training and work experiences in pharmaceutical manufacturing process areas and testing laboratories.
Deliver a formal presentation at the end of the internship.