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.

The BMS Law Department Summer Internship program offers law students valuable career development opportunities by providing client- and customer-focused assignments under the supervision of members of our Law Department. Interns will work with a specific group within the Department, and will be matched with mentors who can provide ongoing guidance on professional development throughout their academic and professional careers.

In addition to gaining in-house experience, our program provides learning opportunities with law firms, and in different areas of the law relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. Past activities have included direct exposure with clients and outside counsel, networking opportunities, a reception with alumni of the BMS Law Department internship program, seminars conducted by senior management, career development programs, tours of our manufacturing facilities, and an opportunity to present to our General Counsel and her senior leadership team. Internship positions are based primarily at our offices in Central New Jersey but may support multiple geographies.

Interns will be compensated for a full-time work week in the amount of $30 per hour. Summer internships do not guarantee an offer of full-time employment. The program will run from May 20, 2024 until Friday, July 26, 2024.

Qualifications & Experience

• The Law Department Summer Internship program is seeking qualified law students of diverse backgrounds and/or with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, who are interested in obtaining a unique experience within a world-class corporate law department.

• Students should have excellent academic credentials and communication skills. Applicants should also possess outstanding interpersonal skills, due to the high level of contact with clients and leaders across the organization.

• A biology or chemistry background is strongly preferred for any candidates interested in patent law.

How to Apply

Students interested in applying must apply via the Bristol Myers Squibb Workday posting by January 8, 2024. Applicants must attach a single PDF document with the applicant’s name as the title, to their Workday application. The combined PDF must include the below items in the following order:

• A current resume (including current law school GPA, if available); and

• A cover letter containing the following information:

  • Name of Law School and Expected Graduation Year

  • A list of the student’s top 3 areas of interest. Please choose 3 of the focus areas listed below.

  • A statement about why the student is an excellent candidate for the program and specifically how the student would contribute to the program.

  • A statement of how the student’s life experiences have informed their views on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Areas of Focus and Associated Responsibilities

Business Development

• Drafting, revising, structuring and counseling on routine and moderate complexity transactional matters (including mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, site/product divestitures, licenses, collaborations, digital health, procurement, real estate, IT and other transactions); and assisting with legal due diligence and signing/closing logistics

• Partner with business clients to ensure strategic alignment in all transactions, escalating matters when appropriate; and coordinate with external advisors as necessary

• Identify and resolve legal issues with enterprise-wide and business mindset; and identify and help resolve business issues

• Provide legal research, analysis and/or advice, including on rights and obligations under executed agreements

• Assist with resolution of disputes under executed agreements

Commercialization and Development Law and Market Compliance

• Develop an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the commercialization and development of pharmaceutical products

• Provide solutions-oriented legal and regulatory advice to business teams regarding the sale and marketing of Bristol Myers Squibb products including the appropriate development and use of promotional and non-promotional materials

Compliance & Ethics

• Develop an understanding of how the Compliance & Ethics team empowers BMS to lead with integrity and protect the interests of the company and its patients

• Gain exposure to the various Compliance & Ethics Centers of Expertise (including Integrity Line & Investigations; Risk, Operations, & Intelligence; Education, Communication, Procedural Documents, & Ombudsman; Global Market Compliance; and Compliance Committees)

• Assist with data analytics and third-party due diligence projects to drive compliance with healthcare laws and regulations globally (e.g., FCPA, anti-kickback, PhRMA code, etc.)

• Participate in global compliance projects with opportunities to learn about our global Compliance & Ethics Program and engage with compliance colleagues from around the world

• Research issues and draft articles relating to internal investigations

Corporate Governance/Securities

• Develop an understanding of U.S. Securities laws and general corporate governance principles

• Review and update public securities disclosures, including proxy statement for annual shareholder meeting

• Research and benchmark evolving trends and updates in corporate governance

• Participate in quarterly disclosure process, including attending disclosure committee meetings and reviewing and editing quarterly report on Form 10-Q

Employment Law

• Developing knowledge of employment laws

• Researching questions of law

• Participating in client meetings

• Helping to develop policies or best practices

• Providing input on confidential employee investigations

• Attending mediations, depositions, and hearings for any ongoing employment litigation or dispute

Global Product Supply/Quality/EHS Law

• Assist with responses to Health Authority inspections and internal audits in Quality, Environmental Health and Safety and other manufacturing matters

• Participate in meetings regarding manufacturing, distribution, quality, supply chain and product development

• Support of various transactions in connection with manufacturing (including construction and development), supply and distribution of BMS products

• Research issues regarding Quality, Safety, Regulations, and Trade Compliance

Litigation

• Attend witness meetings and court proceedings

• Research issues and prepare memoranda relating to litigation, including antitrust litigation, products liability, securities litigation, contract disputes, and patent litigation

• Participate in strategy calls and meetings regarding litigation and government investigations

Patent Law

• Assisting in the preparation of USPTO and ex-US patent office responses

• Participating in counseling sessions with clients and litigation meetings

• Researching areas of patent law

• Developing knowledge of US and ex-US Patent Law

Patient Data & Privacy Law

• Developing knowledge in the areas of privacy globally which includes following the development of new laws and regulations in this growing area

• Assisting with respect to legal questions concerning the conduct of clinical trials and related company initiatives

• Assisting practice group attorneys with respect to the issues concerning laws and regulations involving drug safety

• Building knowledge with respect to patient advocacy & philanthropy and understanding available structures and mechanisms to assist patients in need

• Researching general questions of law as necessary

• Participating in client meetings and legal practice group meetings

Trademark and Copyright Law

• Conduct trademark preliminary screens and US and international trademark searches

• Assist with preparation of trademark applications and responses to Office Actions from trademark offices around the world

• Research and review copyright issues

• Support online brand protection program including review and analysis of potential infringements

Transactional/Contracts

• Reviewing and drafting contracts

• Attending counseling sessions with clients and negotiations with opposing counsel

• Developing contract templates and negotiation playbooks

• Researching evolving areas of transactional law

• Developing training programs for contracting teams

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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

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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.

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.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, fibrosis and neuroscience. Our employees work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.