2027 Summer Internship Corporate Security

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Corporate Security (CS) internship is for undergraduate students interested in private sector intelligence and threat analysis. Interns will support the Global Security Risk Intelligence (GSRI) Team, which provides insights on security risks and trends affecting BMS globally. Interns will work with full-time analysts in areas such as All-Source Intelligence Analysis, Threat & Risk Assessments, Business Continuity & Crisis Management, and the Physical Security-Global Response and Operations Center (GROC). The program aims to develop well-rounded corporate intelligence professionals and familiarize them with BMS and similar global enterprises through various meetings and projects. The GSRI intern will produce intelligence reports on risks to BMS employees, assets, partners, brands, and reputation. Responsibilities include researching and analyzing data, creating intelligence deliverables, and enhancing the GSRI program. In addition to the functional areas listed above, the intern should be eager to learn about best practices in private sector intelligence and the role that intelligence plays in supporting global commerce.

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in school through Fall 2027 semester
• Work authorization : Must be authorized to work in the U.S. at time of hire and throughout employment; visa sponsorship not available
• Physical Security, Risk & Crisis Management, Security Operations Center (SOC) programs
• MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Webex
• Basic understanding of regional geopolitics and international security threats (e.g., criminal groups, civil unrest, terrorism)
• Strong communication (verbal & written)
• Leadership and interpersonal effectiveness
• Collaborative and independent work capabilities
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Ability to build consensus and engage across levels
• Adaptability in fast-paced, results-driven environments

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study: Intelligence Studies, Criminology, Forensic Science, Political Science, International Relations, Defense & Security Studies, Journalism, or related disciplines.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Ability to develop working level knowledge of applications such as i2 Analyst Notebook, Everbridge Global Mapping program (or equivalent, e.g., ArcGis/ESRI), and large language model (LLM) AI applications such as Claude
• Language proficiency in English and any foreign language
• Understanding of Intelligence work at the Tactical, Operational and Strategic levels

Responsibilities

• Assist CS team members with curation and analysis of intelligence from a wide variety of open and internal sources in support of key CS functional areas and business units
• Produce intelligence reports and other related products to support various internal customers
• Provide consistent monitoring of global incidents and events that could impact the pharmaceutical industry and associated security implications
• Conduct in-depth analysis of CS Crisis Management risk intelligence assessments and associated action plan identifying threat/risk gaps and providing mitigation recommendations
• Evaluate the CS Business Impact Analysis and risk assessment documents that apply to critical security functions and responsibilities
• Provide timely risk intelligence in support of CS Crisis Management and Response plans to ensure effective preparedness, mitigation and analysis of 2nd and 3rd order effects after disruptive events (e.g. natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, crime, civil unrest, strikes/riots, kidnapping, political instability, terrorism, activism, malicious attacks, economic interruptions, cyber-attacks, and transportation-related catastrophes)
• Interface with the GROC Manager and GSRI analysts monitoring international events impacting employees, travelers, owned/leased sites and critical third parties through internal monitoring applications and public open-source media
• Support CS and GSRI with information that will assist BMS associates in emergency situations
• Contribute to routine intelligence reporting focused on key regions and functional areas (e.g. physical security, business continuity, illegal trade, criminal investigations, supply chain cyber-security and activism)
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds, countries of origin, and at varying levels within the corporate structures
• Uses appropriate judgment in upward communications regarding departmental and/or employee concerns
• Provide continual evaluation of processes and procedures and make suggestions for improving methods, efficiencies, and services

Benefits

• Pay for this internship/co‑op position is provided in accordance with local market practices and applicable laws. Pay may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, or other locally compliant structure. Pay is determined based on objective factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location.
• Interns and co‑op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. Eligibility and offerings are governed by applicable policies and employment regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed