Summer 2024 - Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Internship

Key Skills

Data science techniques, Design, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Management, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming, R Programming, SAS, Teamwork

Job Description

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.

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, fibrosis, neuroscience, and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contributes to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Summary

We are looking for passionate undergraduate and graduate students who are seeking summer internship opportunities to learn, grow, and work alongside with other talents. The Intern will work in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Deposition and Bioanalysis (CPPDB) with a specific focus on pharmacometrics related projects, under the guidance of an experienced scientist. The project will include hands-on pharmacometrics analysis and may include pharmacokinetic (PK) and exposure-response modeling of clinical data. As part of the Bristol Myers Squibb Intern Program, the internship will also provide an opportunity to gain understanding of the drug development process through interactions with matrix drug development teams, as well as networking opportunities with other interns/BMS colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with an experienced employee(s) in the pharmacometrics group on a project applicable to one or more of the following:
• Population Pharmacokinetic modeling
• Exposure-Response modeling
• Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic modeling
• Machine Learning Initiatives in Pharmacometrics
• Tasks may include:
• To prepare analysis datasets for pharmacometrics analysis of PK, biomarker, efficacy, and safety data;
• To perform exploratory data analysis of PK, biomarker, efficacy, and safety data;
• To develop pharmacometrics models to describe clinical observations of drug concentrations and biomarker/efficacy/safety responses;
• To characterize the relationship between drug exposure and biomarker/efficacy/safety responses;
• If needed, work closely and collaborate with other colleagues and subject matter experts;
• Present analyses results, typically as a scientific poster and at a meeting to a greater team of colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidate should be enrolled in a graduate program (Ph.D., M.S., PharmD) or undergraduate program (when applicable) in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmacy, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Data Sciences, Mathematics or Statistics.
• Ideal candidates should be familiar with quantitative methods. Hands-on experience or formal classes/workshops with one of the modeling tools such as NONMEM, Monolix, Phoenix/NLME, R, SAS, Python, or MATLAB.
• Competitive candidates should have excellent oral and written communications skills and strong problem-solving skills.

Why You Should Apply

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

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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.