2027 Summer Intern Corporate Affairs
Bristol Myers Squibb
Summary
We are looking for qualified interns to join our Corporate Affairs department. Qualified individual will be responsible for assisting the organization in the development and implementation of team initiatives, with an emphasis on executing an integrated internal/external worldwide engagement strategy to help advance product brand and therapeutic area awareness, drive high-performing teams and advance our company's culture.
Job description
Position Summary
We are looking for qualified interns to join our Corporate Affairs department. Qualified individual will be responsible for assisting the organization in the development and implementation of team initiatives, with an emphasis on executing an integrated internal/external worldwide engagement strategy to help advance product brand and therapeutic area awareness, drive high-performing teams and advance our company's culture.
Program Dates: Monday June 7, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027. Location in the Princeton, NJ area.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead/participate in projects and/or communications planning process, including contributing to brainstorming and tactical planning.
- Support one of the teams (Issues Management, Strategy & Operations, Commercial, Research & Development, Government Affairs, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Patient Advocacy) within CA with initiatives that successfully communicate brand and therapeutic area milestones, as well as support the science story.
- Support the enterprise measurement strategy to actively manage and optimize engagement communication performance across internal and external channels.
- Support key events and campaigns to increase employee engagement and drive our company brand and culture.
- Project management and administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Current undergraduate students only, enrolled at an accredited university and majoring in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field, who are expected to graduate in Spring/Summer 2028 or later. Applicants graduating in Spring/Summer 2027 will NOT be considered.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher required and must be listed on the resume.
- 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.
- Strong professional writing and project management skills in areas such as Corporate/Executive Communications, Marketing/Advertising, Government Affairs, Research & Development, Issues Management, Analytics, Strategy & Business Operations, or Public/Media Relations.
- Experience developing targeted, compelling communications, managing projects and deadlines, planning, coordinating, and executing events.
- Creative thinker with excellent attention to detail and strong storytelling abilities, including blogging, metrics, and reporting.
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Outlook, Teams, and social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, etc.), with proficiency using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) to support content creation, research, communications, and process efficiency.
- Team player with exceptional writing, interpersonal, organizational, and planning abilities.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited university
- Majoring in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field
- Expected to graduate in Spring/Summer 2028 or later
- GPA of 3.0 or higher, listed on resume
- Authorized to work in the US at hire and for duration of employment
- Strong professional writing and project management skills
- Experience developing targeted communications and managing projects and deadlines
- Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events
- Creative thinker with attention to detail and strong storytelling abilities
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Outlook, Teams
- Proficiency with social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram)
- Proficiency using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT)
- Team player with exceptional writing, interpersonal, organizational, and planning abilities
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Limited intern benefits
Company overview
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, the company operates with a unique BioPharma strategy that combines the reach and resources of a major pharmaceutical company with the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a biotech firm. BMS focuses on transformative therapies in key therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis. The company has built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and leverages translational medicine and data analytics to deliver the right medicine to the right patient at the right time. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, Bristol Myers Squibb maintains a strong commitment to scientific excellence, patient-centric innovation, and global health equity through its foundation. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments such as Opdivo (nivolumab) for cancer, Eliquis (apixaban) for cardiovascular conditions, and Orencia (abatacept) for autoimmune diseases, among others.