2025 Summer Internship BMS Foundation - Bristol Myers Squibb
Princeton, NJ
About the Job
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 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 .
At the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF), 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, Neuropsychology, and Diversity in Clinical Trials across the United States, Brazil, India, and 10 countries in Africa.
Position Summary
The Intern will primarily support the Foundation Team in the management of the US Adult Cancers Pillar and support the other program teams based on needs. The Summer Internship will run June 2 - August 8, 2025 and is a 50% hybrid role in the Princeton, NJ area.
Strategy and Planning Responsibilities
+ Assisting in the development of plans, projects, and collaborative partnerships that advance the Foundation's philanthropic goals.
+ Conduct research to provide intelligence and input to assist the development of strategic grant-making and signature programs.
Stakeholder Management (internal and external) Responsibilities
+ 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.
+ Support communications for productive engagement with key members of BMS Immuno-oncology leadership, government affairs, corporate responsibility teams, and employees.
+ Develop opportunities to engage employees in Foundation programs and communicate the value of the Foundation to the business.
+ 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.
Operational Responsibilities:
+ Supporting effective grant making including comprehensive due diligence, ongoing monitoring and comprehensive measurement of the impact of our philanthropic investments
+ Participate in project management across the range of program components in order to ensure optimal operation, impact and sustainability/legacy of corporate philanthropy initiatives and partnerships.
+ The main program components are: Formative research; Drafting and distributing 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.
Communications Responsibilities
+ Draft senior-level briefings and ongoing reporting and analysis on program progress to continue to engage internal and external stakeholders.
+ Draft materials for Foundation board meetings
+ Support communications of the innovations and impact of Foundation programs via PowerPoint presentations, written articles, social media postings etc. Develop and execute Social Media strategy for grant programs
Qualifications & Experience
+ During the 2025 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 2025 or earlier are not eligible
+ Knowledge/interest in Oncology, Public Health, Public Policy, or Social Impact
+ Knowledge/interest in implementation science, health systems strengthening, operational and outcomes research
+ Strong interest in health equity and improving health outcomes
+ All candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
BMSEC, BMSINTERN
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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1585532
Updated: 2024-11-08 05:10:33.432 UTC
Location: Princeton-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 .
At the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF), 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, Neuropsychology, and Diversity in Clinical Trials across the United States, Brazil, India, and 10 countries in Africa.
Position Summary
The Intern will primarily support the Foundation Team in the management of the US Adult Cancers Pillar and support the other program teams based on needs. The Summer Internship will run June 2 - August 8, 2025 and is a 50% hybrid role in the Princeton, NJ area.
Strategy and Planning Responsibilities
+ Assisting in the development of plans, projects, and collaborative partnerships that advance the Foundation's philanthropic goals.
+ Conduct research to provide intelligence and input to assist the development of strategic grant-making and signature programs.
Stakeholder Management (internal and external) Responsibilities
+ 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.
+ Support communications for productive engagement with key members of BMS Immuno-oncology leadership, government affairs, corporate responsibility teams, and employees.
+ Develop opportunities to engage employees in Foundation programs and communicate the value of the Foundation to the business.
+ 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.
Operational Responsibilities:
+ Supporting effective grant making including comprehensive due diligence, ongoing monitoring and comprehensive measurement of the impact of our philanthropic investments
+ Participate in project management across the range of program components in order to ensure optimal operation, impact and sustainability/legacy of corporate philanthropy initiatives and partnerships.
+ The main program components are: Formative research; Drafting and distributing 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.
Communications Responsibilities
+ Draft senior-level briefings and ongoing reporting and analysis on program progress to continue to engage internal and external stakeholders.
+ Draft materials for Foundation board meetings
+ Support communications of the innovations and impact of Foundation programs via PowerPoint presentations, written articles, social media postings etc. Develop and execute Social Media strategy for grant programs
Qualifications & Experience
+ During the 2025 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 2025 or earlier are not eligible
+ Knowledge/interest in Oncology, Public Health, Public Policy, or Social Impact
+ Knowledge/interest in implementation science, health systems strengthening, operational and outcomes research
+ Strong interest in health equity and improving health outcomes
+ All candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
BMSEC, BMSINTERN
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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1585532
Updated: 2024-11-08 05:10:33.432 UTC
Location: Princeton-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Source : Bristol Myers Squibb
