Bristol Myers Squibb General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Bristol Myers Squibb
Intern
Intern Difficult Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
My internship interview experience with BMS was a structured, multi-week process that began with a digital HireVue assessment where I recorded video responses to prompts like "Why BMS?" without interacting with a live person. After passing that initial screen, I had a brief logistic phone call with a recruiter, which led to the final round: a 45-to-60-minute video interview with the hiring manager and a panel of potential colleagues. The conversation was heavily focused on behavioral questions, requiring me to use the STAR method to demonstrate how I handle conflict, ambiguity, and teamwork, interspersed with some technical questions relevant to my specific function. Throughout the experience, I felt that while they evaluated my hard skills, the team was primarily looking for a self-starter who genuinely aligned with their patient-centric mission.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a situation where you challenged the status quo or disagreed with your supervisor on a project? What was the outcome of how you handled it?
Bristol Myers Squibb
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process had two rounds, mainly focusing on behavioral questions. The second round dug into technical aspects tied to previous work. Behavioral questions were centered on Bristol Myers Squibb's core values, asking for examples of how these values would influence actions and choices in real situations.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an instance where you exhibited integrity?
- What unique skill do you possess that gives you an edge over others?
Bristol Myers Squibb
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
After submitting my application, I went through two interviews. First, a phone call with the hiring manager (which seems to be for about 10% of applicants). Then, I had a video interview with either the manager or someone from the team. Both interviews included a mix of technical and behavioral questions, focusing mainly on my previous experiences and my interest in the role.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates your interest in working at BMS?
Bristol Myers Squibb General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Bristol Myers Squibb interview reports.
“Could you tell me the number of batches enrolled annually for stability testing of biologic drug substances?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the current pharmaceutical industry and where do you see potential for growth?”
Read reports →“Can you define integrity and provide an example of when you demonstrated it?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you were facing a deadline and couldn't complete your work?”
Read reports →“What's your desired time period and are you able to work in Switzerland?”
Read report →“What is your research about? What instrument do you use? What will you do if you cannot finish your work before deadline?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about your research and the instruments you utilize?”
Read report →“What skills do you think you'll need to learn or research before starting?”
Read report →“How do you see your background is not 100% matching the position”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 100 Bristol Myers Squibb interview reports.