Validation Intern

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Inspire and be inspired. We offer a variety of opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students to use your talent, skills, education and passion to help make an impact on patient’s lives – all while growing your career and earning academic credit.

Our Internship Programme gives you a real opportunity to gain practical ‘hands-on’ experience, training and shadow the experts of your chosen field. It also provides you with insight into what it’s like to work with us.

We will place you in a six-, nine-, or twelve-month Internship Programme depending on the requirements of your degree course. So, are you ready to embark on a new adventure? We can’t wait to see what you’re made of!

During your placement as Engineering CQV Intern you will get experience of performing commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) processes in one of our varied workstreams, which include Cleaning Validation, Computer Systems, Equipment CQV, or Temperature Mapping. You will get exposure to various Engineering CQV activities such as:  

•    Utilization of LIVES Thermal Mapping Equipment
•    Generate and Review thermal Mapping Reports & PI/PAS trends. 
•    Performance of field equipment qualifications or requalification executions working with fixed Stainless-Steel process equipment, process support systems and ancillary processes. 
•    Execution of cleaning validation protocols, including performing rinse and swab sampling, to qualify cleanability of new products.
•    Identifying Process Improvements for the equipment to help improve performance of the department.
•    Generation of Protocols, and facilitation of the review and approval of field execution work.
•    Generation and approval of subsequent reports for CQV work.
•    Updating validation operational procedures under guidance from the Senior validation engineer 
•    Exposure to performing periodic reviews of qualified equipment and/or software. 
•    Informing managers of progress against defined timelines and ensuring accountability of tracking to deadlines.
•    Review and assisting in executing protocol test scripts in accordance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, the Computer System Validation Master/Project Plan, and Policies, Procedures & Guidelines to ensure robust tested systems, which are fit for use.
•    Documenting deviations observed during protocol executions according to relevant procedures.
•    Generating and circulating reports from quality system for open quality actions.

What Qualities Are We Looking For? 

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can collaborate in teams and have the willingness to learn.  

•    Pharmaceutical science,  Computer Systems, Biotechnology or Computer Applications Software Engineering discipline of study
•    Passionate about the biopharma sector and innovation in healthcare
•    Strong communication skills
•    Ability to work as a member of a team
•    Energetic, collaborative and dedicated

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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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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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