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This internship is part of the Drug Product Development (DPD) function, based in New Brunswick, NJ. DPD focuses on developing novel formulations and processes for clinical and commercial drug products. The project will explore immediate release and long-acting injectable (LAI) formulation technologies (API suspension, polyer-based and lipid-based systems) for various model compounds, develop and refine in vitro release assays to characterize the product and analytical methods to evaluate key quality attributes. Additionally, the project will leverage existing in vitro, in vivo and in-silico methodology (e.g., GastroPlus), to build in vitro-in vivo correlations (IVIVC) for subcutaneous (SC) and intramuscular (IM) injections for preclinical species.

Potential candidates who have demonstrated innovative problem-solving ability; and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment are preferred. Self-motivated and highly self-driven individuals are required. Prior drug product development research experience is a plus.

Summer interns will work with mentors for ~10 weeks on a guided research project within a PD 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.

The program will feature:

An orientation, including an overview of company structure, products and brands

An introduction to the GPS and PD organizations

Exposure to senior management and business leaders

Formal presentation at the end of your internship

A mentorship program

Program Dates: Monday, June 2nd, 2025 - Friday, August 8th, 2025

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Please note: interns that will be in-person and reside more than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible for a travel or housing stipend.

Key Responsibilities

This position integrates wet-lab and dry-lab functions, where the selected candidate will be responsible for conducting feasibility experiments with formulation technologies. Key responsibilities could span include formulation development, chemical and physical characterization and in vitro release profiles.

Dry-lab responsibilities, the selected candidate could include working on in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) using physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model and pharmacokinectic model.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited university program seeking a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or related discipline. Candidate must still be enrolled during Summer 2025.

Must include GPA on resume; program requires GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Prior experience with product design, novel delivery technologies, and their testing in-vitro and in-vivo is preferred. (eg. polymer-based formulations, oil-based formulations, and crystalline drug suspensions.)

Hands on lab experience is expected.

Sound knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles of pharmaceutical science, or physical pharmacy, chemistry, stability, biochemistry is required.

Demonstrated skills in problem-solving and independent contributor in a team environment.

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required.

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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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