Intern, Commercial MBA Leadership Development Program Internship (Summer 2027)
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.
Position Summary
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are proud to bring innovative medicines to patients in need. The Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Internship is seeking future business leaders looking to impact patients’ lives. CLDP interns will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their teams through challenging assignments and collaborate with Commercial leaders and other key stakeholders across the organization. The program is designed to ensure interns gain valuable industry and functional expertise.
Upon completing the summer internship, high performing interns will be eligible to receive a full-time offer to join the CLDP. The CLDP is a 3-year rotational program aimed at developing future leaders at BMS. Associates can tailor their rotational experiences across various commercial functions, including Marketing, Market Access, Global Commercialization, International Marketing, Commercialization AI Strategy & Analytics (CASA), and Sales, to align with career goals and business priorities.
Internship Features
Impactful projects, relevant to current business needs; examples may include:
Develop and launch new sales force promotional materials
Partner with senior marketing leadership to shape brand strategy and translate positioning into insight-driven promotional messaging for health care providers
Translate data insights to create new patient education resources
An introduction to brand planning and marketing excellence in the biopharma industry
Speaker series with senior leaders on key biopharma business topics and various career paths at BMS
Formal mentorship with commercial leaders and current full-time CLDP associates
Teambuilding and networking events
Final presentation to senior leaders & team members on summer projects
Qualifications & Experience
Enrolled in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program during the current school year (graduating by Spring of 2028)
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
A minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience (preferably healthcare, bio-pharmaceutical or related industry), not including internships or co-ops preferred, but not mandatory
Experience in marketing, sales and/or healthcare/pharmaceutical industry preferred, but not mandatory
Demonstrated leadership in student, community, or professional organizations
The ability to gather, analyze and translate data to gain a deeper understanding of the customer, brand, disease area, market, and competition
Ability to lead without authority and possess strong project management capabilities
Varied thinking with innovative ideas and new approaches to maximize opportunities
The compensation for this position is up to $55.00 per hour. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the geographic location where work is performed. Final individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience and education level.
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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.
Compensation Overview:
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.
How We Work
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.
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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
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