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2026 Fall Co-Op Student, CAR-T Global Supply Chain Planning

2026 Fall Co-Op Student, CAR-T Global Supply Chain Planning

locationNew Jersey, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/18/2026
Full Time
$21 - $30 per hour

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contributes to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS’s continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

Position Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a dynamic student to support initiatives for global planning of materials across the Cell Therapy business. The role will influence a large matrixed organization and power decisions that keep products moving, risks visible, and operations running smoothly. From uncovering trends in inventory and material flow to improving how data is structured and reported, your work will directly influence how the supply chain anticipates issues and reacts to them. This is a hands‑on opportunity to build knowledge of how complex global networks and supply chains are managed, develop analytics skills in a fast‑paced environment and work across teams to deliver meaningful results for our patients and business.

This is a 6-Month, 40 hr/week Co-Op that runs July 6 – December 11, 2026, in Madison, NJ.

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $21.00 to $30.00/hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex supply chain data to garner insights for the planning team and leaders to be presented through the design and delivery of reports and dashboards.
  • Maintain and govern the supply chain action‑tracking and escalation system (Tier), ensuring issues are clearly owned, up to date, and progressing toward resolution.
  • Manage the end‑to‑end tracking of material requests and transfers, providing clear visibility into status, risks, and required actions across teams.
  • Lead the review and upkeep of critical supply chain master data (such as locations and lead times) to ensure planners have accurate information for global supply decisions.
  • Enhance and maintain operational trackers used for launches and daily execution, helping keep fast‑moving supply activities organized and transparent.
  • Drive improvement of material forecasts using data driven and statistical means for optimizing demand accuracy and overall supply reliability.
  • Create and manage the planning bills of material (BOMs) and planning data that determine what materials are needed to manufacture cell therapy products.
  • Identify and execute process improvement opportunities that streamline reporting, reduce manual effort, and improve data consistency.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with all functions across the Cell Therapy network, as well as with external customers and stakeholders. Lead process improvements by maintaining open communication with all teams and fostering an environment of cooperation in which to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Science or related field.
  • All candidates must be authorized to work in the US both at the time of hiring and for the duration of their employment. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Prior experience with Supply Chain/Operations is a plus.
  • Technical and analytical ability to extract, analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex data.
  • Excel Skills (pivot tables, macros) and PowerPoint. Strong knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Efficiently manage multiple projects and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
  • Self-starter who takes initiative.
  • Curious, inquisitive, and interested to learn more about Supply Chain, Operations Planning and Cell Therapy.

This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program. Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.

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.

Compensation Overview:

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

  • Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
  • Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

  • US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
  • Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.

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 for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.

R1601546 : 2026 Fall Co-Op Student, CAR-T Global Supply Chain Planning

Salary range

  • $21 - $30 per hour