2027 Summer Internship: Law & Leadership Program

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 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 the senior leadership team.

Internship positions are based primarily at our offices in Central New Jersey but may support multiple geographies. Interns are expected to be present in the office at a minimum of three (3) days per week and should consult with their mentor(s) to ensure alignment on specific days when others will be in the office. The internship is paid but not expected to lead to an offer of full-time employment. The program will run from May 24, 2027, until July 30, 2027 in Princeton, NJ.

Areas of Focus and Associated Responsibilities

Global Commercialization Law (Regulatory Law, Worldwide Therapeutic Areas, Commercialization and Development): 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 initiatives to advance the development and marketing of BMS 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; Global Policy, Education, & Culture and Global Market Compliance). Assist with data analytics, third-party due diligence and internal investigations 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.

Corporate Secretary/Corporate Affairs: 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.

Strategy and Governance: Develop knowledge of how the team helps define the vision, priorities, and operating framework for the Department to drive alignment with enterprise strategy. Support ongoing transformation initiatives aimed at simplifying processes and strengthening delivery models across the Department. Research questions of law and best practices that enable scalable ways of working and prepare written summaries to support data-driven decision-making for senior stakeholders. Participate in client meetings and assist with projects that advance the adoption of AI and digital solutions to modernize Legal capabilities and enhance productivity across the Department.

Global Drug Development, Manufacturing, and Corporate Transactions: Develop an understanding of laws and regulations governing product development, including early stage research and late-stage clinical trials. Participate in client meetings with key leaders in Research & Development. Prepare written work product and deliver presentations regarding developments in laws governing pharmaceutical product development. Participate in meetings and projects in Manufacturing, Supply & Corporate Transactions Law.

Employment Law: Develop knowledge of employment laws. Research questions of law. Participate in client meetings. Help to develop policies or best practices. Provide input on confidential employee investigations. Attend mediations, depositions, and hearings for any ongoing employment litigation or disputes.

Litigation and Government Investigations: 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.

Innovation Law (Patent, Trademark and Business Development Transactions Law): Assist in the preparation of USPTO and ex-US patent office responses. Participate in counseling sessions with clients. Research areas of Patent Law. Develop knowledge of US and ex-US Patent 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. Draft, revise, structure and counsel on routine and moderate complexity transactional matters (including mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, site/product divestitures, licenses, collaborations and other transactions); and assisting with legal due diligence and signing/closing logistics. Attend counseling sessions with clients and negotiations with opposing counsel.

AI, Data, Privacy Law: Assist with legal advice relating to technology, artificial intelligence (AI), data governance, digital health and privacy. Participate in counseling sessions with clients and negotiate technology agreements. Research developing risks and legal issues surrounding data governance, technology, privacy and artificial intelligence (AI). Support development and launch of digital health products and initiatives.

Strategic Risk Management: Develop knowledge of how BMS identifies and manages legal and business risks that could impact the company. Support ongoing projects and access key team resources and materials. Research questions of law and emerging risks relevant to BMS's business and prepare written summaries for the team. Participate in client meetings and assist with projects that help protect BMS from potential legal and operational challenges.