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Bristol Myers Squibb · 2 weeks ago

2026 Summer Internship: Law & Leadership Program (Law School Students Only)

Princeton, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company that is passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. They are seeking law students for their Sandra Leung Law and Leadership Internship Program, which offers valuable career development opportunities through client-focused assignments within their Law Department. Interns will gain in-house experience and participate in various learning opportunities relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 Bristol Myers Squibb products, including the appropriate development and use of promotional and non-promotional materials

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, internal investigations, and/or data privacy 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Biology backgroundChemistry backgroundCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsClient-focused assignmentsNetworking opportunitiesResearch skillsPresentation skills

Required

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

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment

BMS welcomes all applicants, including students who may have experienced barriers to education, such as first-generation college students, people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, military veterans and individuals with disabilities

Preferred

A biology or chemistry background is strongly preferred for any candidates interested in Patent Law

Benefits

Health Coverage Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

Wellbeing Support Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

Financial Well-being and Protection 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Paid Time Off

US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.