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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 rich in diversity. 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.

Opportunity Profile: 

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. 

One shared journey is moving us forward at Bristol Myers Squibb. Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious disease; empowered to apply our individual talents and ideas so that we can learn and grow together; and driven to make a difference, from innovative research to hands-on community support. 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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives 

Division: Human Resources 

Position: Human Resources Intern Development Program (class of 2026) 

Description: All Summer Intern Development Program participants will have one 10-week placement within an HR Business Partner or Center of Expertise Team. The program is organized to ensure interns gain valuable industry and functional experience, work on challenging assignments, learn about BMS and network across the company. Interns will have experiences to gain a strong understanding of what it is like to be an HR professional at BMS. 

The program will feature: 

An orientation session, including an overview of company structure,

products, and brands 

An introduction to Human Resources 

Exposure to senior HR and business leaders 

Senior Business Speaker Series 

Developmental feedback and coaching  

Teambuilding, networking, and social events 

Summer Intern Development Program participants will be the selection pool from which we offer full-time placements into our full-time HR Leadership Development program which consists of 3 rotations across the BMS HR operating model, approximately 9-12 months in length. 

Requirements:  

Candidates should expect to receive a Master’s degree with a Human Resources related concentration as part of the graduating Class of 2026. Other requirements include excellent strategic, analytical, conceptual, creative and communication abilities. The ideal candidate will have strong intellectual and analytical skills with demonstrated ability for quickly grasping new and complex business concepts. 

Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to influence others and work effectively in a matrix organization are essential. Leadership potential is highly valued, and a commitment to integrity, professionalism and teamwork is required. 

The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires that employers verify employment authorization and identity of potential employees. 

Location: Princeton, NJ 

 Bristol Myers Squibb is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. M/F/V/D. To learn more about Bristol Myers Squibb and our University Recruitment initiatives, please visit our website, www.bms.com/careers 

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.

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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