Regulatory Affairs Intern

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.

Job Description

The Regulatory Affairs Intern will support the Regulatory Affairs team in preparing documentation, tracking submissions, and assisting with project coordination. This internship offers exposure to regulatory processes in the pharmaceutical industry and provides hands-on experience in a cross-functional environment.

The full-time internship will take place June - August 2027 at our Indianapolis site.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·       Regulatory Documentation Support

·       Assist in organizing and formatting regulatory submission documents (e.g., IND, CTA, briefing packages, nonclinical reports)

·       Help maintain submission trackers and document repositories

·       Review documents for consistency and completeness under supervision

·       Project Coordination

·       Support the creation and updating of project timelines and task lists

·       Attend team meetings and take notes on action items and follow-ups

·       Help prepare meeting agendas and distribute materials

·       Cross-functional Communication

·       Coordinate with internal teams to gather required documentation

·       Draft internal communications and summaries for regulatory updates

·       Shadow cross-functional meetings to understand regulatory integration

·       Research and Compliance

·       Conduct literature reviews and regulatory intelligence gathering

·       Assist in compiling summaries of relevant FDA/EMA guidance documents

·       Help monitor changes in regulatory requirements and flag updates to the team

Basic Qualifications

·       Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Health, or related field

·       Strong interest in regulatory affairs and drug development

·       Excellent organizational and communication skills

. All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.  Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat

·       Experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project) is a plus

·       Prior internship or coursework related to clinical trials or regulatory science

Skills and Attributes

·       Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Professional, proactive, and eager to learn

·       Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment

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:

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 [email protected]. 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.

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