2027 Summer Internship Corporate Security

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

The Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Corporate Security (CS) internship is for undergraduate students interested in private sector intelligence and threat analysis. Interns will support the Global Security Risk Intelligence (GSRI) Team, which provides insights on security risks and trends affecting BMS globally.

Interns will work with full-time analysts in areas such as All-Source Intelligence Analysis, Threat & Risk Assessments, Business Continuity & Crisis Management, and the Physical Security-Global Response and Operations Center (GROC). The program aims to develop well-rounded corporate intelligence professionals and familiarize them with BMS and similar global enterprises through various meetings and projects.

The GSRI intern will produce intelligence reports on risks to BMS employees, assets, partners, brands, and reputation. Responsibilities include researching and analyzing data, creating intelligence deliverables, and enhancing the GSRI program. In addition to the functional areas listed above, the intern should be eager to learn about best practices in private sector intelligence and the role that intelligence plays in supporting global commerce.

2027 Summer Internship Timeline: May 24, 2027 to Mid-August, 50% onsite in Lawrenceville, N.J.

Please note: Travel and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist CS team members with curation and analysis of intelligence from a wide variety of open and internal sources in support of key CS functional areas and business units

• Produce intelligence reports and other related products to support various internal customers

• Provide consistent monitoring of global incidents and events that could impact the pharmaceutical industry and associated security implications

• Conduct in-depth analysis of CS Crisis Management risk intelligence assessments and associated action plan identifying threat/risk gaps and providing mitigation recommendations

• Evaluate the CS Business Impact Analysis and risk assessment documents that apply to critical security functions and responsibilities

• Provide timely risk intelligence in support of CS Crisis Management and Response plans to ensure effective preparedness, mitigation and analysis of 2nd and 3rd order effects after disruptive events (e.g. natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, crime, civil unrest, strikes/riots, kidnapping, political instability, terrorism, activism, malicious attacks, economic interruptions, cyber-attacks, and transportation-related catastrophes)

• Interface with the GROC Manager and GSRI analysts monitoring international events impacting employees, travelers, owned/leased sites and critical third parties through internal monitoring applications and public open-source media

• Support CS and GSRI with information that will assist BMS associates in emergency situations

• Contribute to routine intelligence reporting focused on key regions and functional areas (e.g. physical security, business continuity, illegal trade, criminal investigations, supply chain cyber-security and activism)

• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds, countries of origin, and at varying levels within the corporate structures

• Uses appropriate judgment in upward communications regarding departmental and/or employee concerns

• Provide continual evaluation of processes and procedures and make suggestions for improving methods, efficiencies, and services

Qualifications & Experience

• Preferred fields of study: Intelligence Studies, Criminology, Forensic Science, Political Science, International Relations, Defense & Security Studies, Journalism, or related disciplines. Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in school through Fall 2027 semester
• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. at time of hire and throughout employment; visa sponsorship not available
• Desired experience: Physical Security, Risk & Crisis Management, Security Operations Center (SOC) programs
• Technical proficiency: MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Webex
• Analytical skills: Basic understanding of regional geopolitics and international security threats (e.g., criminal groups, civil unrest, terrorism)
• Professional competencies:
  • Strong communication (verbal & written)
  • Leadership and interpersonal effectiveness
  • Collaborative and independent work capabilities
  • Sound judgment and decision-making
  • Ability to build consensus and engage across levels
  • Adaptability in fast-paced, results-driven environments

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to develop working level knowledge of applications such as i2 Analyst Notebook, Everbridge Global Mapping program (or equivalent, e.g., ArcGis/ESRI), and large language model (LLM) AI applications such as Claude

• Language proficiency in English and any foreign language

• Understanding of Intelligence work at the Tactical, Operational and Strategic levels

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview:

$24/hour

Pay for this internship/co‑op position is provided in accordance with local market practices and applicable laws. Pay may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, or other locally compliant structure. Pay is determined based on objective factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location.

Interns and co‑op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. Eligibility and offerings are governed by applicable policies and employment regulations.

This is a temporary, time‑bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co‑op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment following program completion.

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

For roles based in Los Angeles County only: If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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