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Position Summary

We are seeking passionate and skilled college and graduate students who look for opportunities to learn, to grow, and work alongside talented career QSP&PBPK scientists. The Intern will work in BMS Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, and Bioanalysis (CPPB) Department with specific focus on mechanistic modeling projects, under the guidance of a scientist experienced in the development and improvement of models. Depending on the projects prioritized by the advisors and the department, the intern may have different specific goals.  Potential projects include but are not limited to the assessment and development of methods for efficient characterization and prediction of small molecule absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and drug-drug interactions; development of new models for other modalities; or developing and parameterizing mini-models for other pathways and processes of interest as relevant for discovery, toxicology, and clinical efforts and incorporating them into a platform. The project can involve testing the functionality of the models in the context of different therapies and helping with data analysis to advance research and development programs.

As part of the Bristol Myers Squibb Virtual Intern Program the successful candidate will have cross-functional networking opportunities for personal and professional development.

Potential Responsibilities

Develop and parametrize mechanistic models using systems of ordinary differential equationsCalibrate parametrized mini-models using in-house data or data available in the public domainIdentify and determine physiological range of the most sensitive parametersIncorporate pathway knowledge into platforms and test functionality with respect to existing therapiesAssist in the analysis of discovery, toxicology, and clinical dataParticipate in the BMS Virtual Intern Program activities

Qualifications & Experience

Student in mathematics, engineering (chemical, biomedical, others), physics, or pharmaceutical disciplines including drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics with strong mathematical backgroundSolid knowledge of modeling using ordinary differential equations and numerical solversKnowledge of how to perform parameter estimation and sensitivity analysisExperience with MATLAB/SimBiology environment is beneficial

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

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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