About the role#
The Patient Safety Intern will gain hands-on experience in pharmacovigilance and drug safety during the Summer 2027 term. You will support strategic initiatives that focus on patient-centric and insights-driven safety capabilities. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced professionals, develop technical and business skills, and build a professional network within the biopharmaceutical industry.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, editing, design, and formatting of internal and external communications, presentations, and reports.
- Conduct research on emerging trends, technologies, and innovations related to safety data collection, analysis, and evaluation.
- Assist with data integrity reviews, reporting activities, and quality checks to ensure accurate safety data.
- Generate, analyze, and present operational metrics and identify opportunities for process and reporting improvements.
- Perform literature and data source searches to summarize relevant scientific and safety information.
- Support safety surveillance and signal detection activities across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Assist with project management activities, proof-of-concept initiatives, and process improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support vendor management and risk management activities.
- Organize project requirements and resources based on business priorities and ongoing portfolio activities.
- Participate in networking events, mentorship opportunities, and professional development sessions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment and work both independently and within diverse teams.
- Experience with data analysis, visualization, or reporting tools is preferred.
- Familiarity with digital technologies, artificial intelligence, or automation concepts is helpful.
- Exposure to project management, process improvement, or operational excellence methodologies is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Princeton, New Jersey, or Madison, New Jersey.
- The program runs during Summer 2027.
About Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb is a public pharmaceutical company founded in 1887. It focuses on research and development in areas such as oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease. The company maintains its headquarters in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. It employs over 38,000 people across various global locations.
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