Business Operations Intern

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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.

Join Bristol Myers Squibb’s Global Procurement team for a 10-week paid summer internship, designed for students majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related fields. Interns will work on impactful projects supporting our medicines and participate in an orientation covering company structure, products, and brands.

Throughout the internship, you’ll receive coaching and guidance from program directors, sponsors, and engagement managers within the BMS Global Procurement community, participate in an orientation covering our company structure, products, and brands, and gain a comprehensive introduction to BMS Procurement. The program also offers exposure to senior leadership, developmental feedback, and opportunities for teambuilding and networking with professionals across BMS, including our Finance team, providing a valuable platform to develop your skills, expand your professional network, and explore a future career in procurement within a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $21.00 to $30.00/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change.

Program Dates:  Monday June 1, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026. Applications are currently being accepted and may be selected on a rolling basis. Locations include Lawrenceville, NJ, Princeton, NJ, New Brunswick, NJ or Tampa, FL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute category strategy activities under the guidance of operations and strategic category leaders

• Perform value analysis on costs and supplier quotes

• Recommend process improvements for efficiency

• Manage day-to-day supply issues and communicate information to internal customers and suppliers

• Support PO conversion and other non-transactional tasks

• Communicate issues to leadership and drive for resolution

• Manage PO changes and communicate trends

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related fields at an accredited institution, with an expected graduation date of Spring 2027 or later.  Students graduating in Spring or Summer 2026 may apply only if they plan to continue their education into Fall 2026.

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Must include GPA on resume for consideration - minimum GPA 3.0

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Proven capability to effectively communicate within work and/or academic environments, with the ability to adapt messages to suit various audiences.

Key Qualifications & Attributes:

• Interest in a full-time procurement career after graduation

• Demonstrated leadership in academic, extracurricular, or professional settings

• Internship experience in procurement, finance, or supply chain

• Experience analyzing large data sets

• Collaborative team player

• Completion of Excel or data visualization coursework/certification

• Strong strategic thinking and relationship management

• Effective project management and cross-departmental communication

• Excellent time management; able to work independently and in teams

• Self-motivated and compliant with policies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Data-driven and inquisitive

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Strong networking and influence across disciplines

This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program. Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.

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.

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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