New · posted Nov 1
Bristol Myers Squibb · Pharmaceuticals
Patient Safety Intern Summer 2027
- Princeton, NJ
- On-site
- Internship
- Associate & Specialist
The role
At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
The Patient Safety Intern will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of pharmacovigilance and drug safety while supporting strategic initiatives that advance patient-centric, insights-driven safety capabilities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop technical and business skills, and build a strong professional network within the biopharmaceutical industry.
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
What you need
Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams.
Preferrednice to have
- Interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or patient safety.
- Experience working with data analysis, visualization, or reporting tools.
- Familiarity with digital technologies, artificial intelligence, or automation concepts.
- Experience conducting research and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
- Exposure to project management, process improvement, or operational excellence methodologies.
Core Competencies
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail and quality
- Project management and organization
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Learning agility and intellectual curiosity
- Digital and AI mindset
- Initiative and accountability
- Commitment to patient-centric innovation
What you'll do
- Support the development, editing, design, and formatting of internal and external communications, presentations, and reports.
- Conduct research on emerging trends, technologies, and innovations related to safety data collection, analysis, evaluation, and communication to inform Patient Safety strategies.
- Assist with data integrity reviews, reporting activities, and quality checks to support accurate and reliable safety data.
- Generate, analyze, and present operational metrics and identify opportunities for process and reporting improvements.
- Perform literature and data source searches to identify, evaluate, and summarize relevant scientific and safety information.
- Support safety surveillance and signal detection activities across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Assist with project management activities, proof-of-concept initiatives, and process improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support vendor management and risk management activities.
- Organize project requirements and resources based on business priorities and ongoing portfolio activities.
- Participate in networking events, mentorship opportunities, and professional development sessions offered through the internship program.
Pay and benefits
$43,680 – $93,600 a year
Employer provided$21.00 – $45.00 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesCompensation Overview
$21-$45/hour
Pay for this internship/co‑op position is provided in accordance with local market practices and applicable laws. Pay may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, or other locally compliant structure. Pay is determined based on objective factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location.
Interns and co‑op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. Eligibility and offerings are governed by applicable policies and employment regulations.
This is a temporary, time‑bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co‑op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment following program completion.
Mentorship opportunities
Networking events
Professional development sessions
Limited benefits for interns
Where you'll work
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From the posting
About Bristol Myers Squibb
Why You Should Apply
This internship provides an opportunity to gain meaningful experience within a global biopharmaceutical company while contributing to initiatives that help ensure the safety of medicines and support better outcomes for patients worldwide. Interns will work closely with experienced professionals, receive mentorship, and develop skills that support future careers in healthcare, life sciences, analytics, and pharmaceutical development.
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Supporting People with Disabilities
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.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
For roles based in Los Angeles County only: 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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R1607761 : Patient Safety Intern Summer 2027
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How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 25% below the US median for Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US6 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $43,680 | — | $93,600 |
| All US (middle half) | $77,750 | $92,000 | $102,500 |
This role: Bristol Myers Squibb's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Safety & Pharmacovigilance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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- Collaboration and leadership10
- Lab testing and methods3
- Quality systems and risk3
- Data and digital systems2
- Documentation and SOPs1
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Bristol Myers Squibb on Regulatory Jobs
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By discipline
- Quality29 63%
- Clinical9 20%
- Regulatory8 17%
By level
- Director13 28%
- Associate & Specialist12 26%
- Senior & Principal11 24%
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