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.
The MBA Finance Associates Program (FAP) has been in place for over 30 years, recruiting top MBA candidates for dynamic careers in Finance.
The Finance Associates Program Internship is a 10-week, paid opportunity based in central New Jersey that offers representative experience of the full-time program. Assignments may encompass the development of operating budgets, R&D portfolio allocations, financial forecasting for developmental compounds, analysis of operating performance, internal audit projects focused on risk assessment, controls, and operational effectiveness, and evaluation of returns on capital expenditures. Interns benefit from guidance provided by finance leaders, participate in professional development workshops, and establish a strong professional network throughout the organization.
Interns who demonstrate strong performance will receive consideration for a full-time position within the MBA Finance Associates Program following graduation. As part of the full-time program, a Finance Associate will have the opportunity to build a breadth of finance experience across the company by completing 4 six-month rotations. Finance Associates are part of a dynamic learning environment that provides high visibility to senior management and enables Finance Associates to organically build both mentoring relationships with managers and peers and a strong alumni network within the company.
Program Dates: Monday June 7, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027. Location in the Princeton/Lawrenceville, NJ area.
Qualifications & Experience:
REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be currently enrolled first-year (1Y) MBA students at an accredited institution and on track to graduate in Spring/Summer 2028. Only candidates who meet this requirement will be considered.
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.
The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years’ work experience and strong intellectual, financial and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new and complex concepts Proven capability to effectively communicate within work and/or academic environments, with the ability to adapt messages to suit various audiences.
Ability to influence others and work effectively in a matrix organization are essential.
Leadership potential is highly valued, and a commitment to integrity, professionalism and teamwork is required.
Successful candidates will also demonstrate superior financial modeling skills, specifically in Excel, and the ability to quickly learn financial/accounting software.
Strong time management skills, including the ability to work autonomously and within a team.
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:
$55.00 per 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 [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.
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/
Data Protection
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R1606247 : 2027 Summer Intern, 1Y MBA Finance Associates ProgramSkills Required
- Currently enrolled as a first-year 1Y MBA student at an accredited institution and on track to graduate in Spring or Summer 2028
- Authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
- 1 to 3 years of work experience
- Strong intellectual, financial, and analytical skills
- Ability to quickly understand new and complex concepts
- Effective communication skills in work or academic environments, with ability to adapt messages to different audiences
- Ability to influence others and work effectively in a matrix organization
- Leadership potential
- Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and teamwork
- Superior financial modeling skills, specifically in Excel
- Ability to quickly learn financial and accounting software
- Strong time management skills and ability to work autonomously and within a team
Bristol Myers Squibb Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bristol Myers Squibb and has not been reviewed or approved by Bristol Myers Squibb.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair and competitive for the pharmaceutical sector, with many describing compensation as good or better than expected. Feedback suggests base pay combined with incentives contributes to overall satisfaction.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad, combining medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs, along with access to on‑site fitness. Feedback suggests employer contributions to health accounts and wellbeing incentives further strengthen perceived value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings are reinforced by a strong 401(k) match and additional plan options. This structure is commonly cited as a standout component of total rewards.
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What We Do
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.
