Summer Internship

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.

At the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMS Foundation), we envision a world where everyone has access to quality healthcare, regardless of who they are or where they live. Together with our partners, we strive to bridge the divides that prevent people from achieving optimal health. Our mission is to advance health equity for underserved communities. For nearly a quarter of a century, we’ve fearlessly ventured to help those burdened by serious diseases, from the African continent to China and across the Americas. The Foundation engages partners to develop, execute, evaluate, and promote programs that build capacity to improve patient access to healthcare. Our programming is divided into 4 pillars: Adult Cancers, Pediatric Cancers and Blood Disorders, Neuropsychiatry, and Clinical Trials across the United States, Brazil, India, and 10 countries in Africa.

The Summer Internship will run June 1 – August 7, 2026. This position is considered a 20% hybrid role so you will be expected to report to our New York City office once per week.  The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $30.00 to $34.00/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.

• Assist the development of plans, projects, and collaborative partnerships that advance the Foundation’s philanthropic goals.

• Conduct research to provide competitive intelligence and input informing strategic grant-making initiatives and signature programs.

• Support the building and maintenance of effective partnerships with key non-profits, government agencies, fellow funders, policy makers and leaders from academia who are engaged in delivering healthcare solutions to underserved populations in our select therapeutic areas.

• Develop opportunities to engage BMS Company employees in Foundation programs and communicate the value of the Foundation to the business.   

• Support effective grant making including comprehensive due diligence, ongoing monitoring and comprehensive measurement of the impact of our philanthropic investments.

• Assist the Program Manager with grant making by reviewing and weighing in on proposals for funding, assisting with grant management by reviewing bi-annual program progress and expenditure reports, and participating in follow-up calls with grantees after report review.

• Participate in project management across the range of program components to ensure optimal operation, impact and sustainability/legacy of corporate philanthropy initiatives and partnerships. 

• The main program components are: Formative research; Drafting and distributing request for proposals (RFPs), proposal logging; Communication with applicants and grantees; Grantee bi-annual reporting and monitoring & evaluations systems management; Managing large volumes of inquiries into the Foundation (solicited and unsolicited) and being responsive to all; Organizing annual grantee summit for all grant programs; Manage budget and resources to ensure that strategy and plans are delivered.

• Facilitate effective communications and engagement with key internal stakeholders across including Immuno-oncology leadership, Government Affairs, Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Affairs, and Legal teams. Support cross-functional collaboration to advance strategic initiatives and translate key insights into actionable communications and policy resources that support the Foundation’s broader objectives.

• Draft senior-level briefings and deliverables such as concept notes, policy briefs, and presentation decks for internal or external stakeholders that report and analyze program progress in an engaging way.

• Draft and review materials for Foundation board meetings at an executive summary level

• Support communications of the innovations and impact of Foundation programs via PowerPoint presentations, written articles, social media postings etc.

• During the 2026 Summer Internship, you must be continuously enrolled in an advanced degree program in a health-related field such as MPA, MPP, MPH, MSW, MS, or PharmD with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

• Students graduating Spring 2026 or earlier are not eligible.

• Preferred knowledge/interest in Oncology, Public Health, Public Policy, or Social Impact.

• Preferred knowledge/interest in implementation science, health systems strengthening, operational and outcomes research with a strong focus on health equity and improving health outcomes.

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US 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.

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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