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Summer 2025 - Computer Aided Drug Design Internship

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Sep 21, 2024

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Research & Development
  • Princeton
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergrad in chemistry, biological sciences, or machine learning with computational skills, basic programming knowledge, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • You will conduct data analysis, molecular modeling, and software development to solve drug discovery challenges, collaborating with teams and presenting findings on your work.

Requirements

  • An undergraduate student in chemistry, biological sciences, machine learning or a related field with a computational background preferred.
  • Skills in application of computational software packages in any area
  • Ability to independently analyze data using software packages.
  • Basic programming experience in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python) or programming language (Java, C, C++) preferred
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary teams
  • Personal attributes of curiosity, integrity, creativity, problem solving, and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

  • Computational project work that may include one or more the following - data analysis and visualization, statistical analysis, molecular modeling and software development and/or scripting.
  • Develop and build computational solutions to tackle drug discovery problems
  • Interact with project teams and collaborate on key issues for analysis and experiments
  • Communicate your analysis and findings to project teams

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Computer Aided Drug Design Internship?

The main focus of the internship is to utilize structure-based and ligand-based computational chemistry methods along with machine learning to design and evaluate molecules with superior pharmacological properties in support of Bristol Myers Squibb's drug discovery portfolio.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Applicants should be undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences, machine learning, or a related field with a computational background preferred.

What skills are beneficial for this position?

Beneficial skills include the application of computational software packages, independent data analysis, basic programming experience in at least one scripting language (such as Python) or programming language (such as Java, C, C++), as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

No prior experience is specifically required, but having skills and knowledge in computational methods and programming will be advantageous.

What will the intern's responsibilities include?

Responsibilities will include computational project work, developing solutions to drug discovery problems, collaborating with project teams, and communicating analyses and findings.

How does Bristol Myers Squibb support diversity in the workplace?

BMS promotes an inclusive culture that values individual talents and unique perspectives, aiming to enhance diversity in clinical trials and encouraging teamwork across multidisciplinary groups.

What is the expected work environment for this internship?

The expected work environment may include a hybrid model where onsite presence is required for at least 50% of the time, facilitating collaboration and innovation.

What values does Bristol Myers Squibb promote among its employees?

BMS promotes values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity to maximize the potential of each employee.

Are accommodations available for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations, and ongoing support in their roles.

Will BMS require employees to be vaccinated for Covid-19?

Yes, the company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and stay updated with Covid-19 boosters.

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

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.