2026 Future Talent Program - Clinical Sciences and Study Management Intern
2026 Future Talent Program - Clinical Sciences and Study Management Intern
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The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more opportunities in our Research Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
The Clinical Sciences and Study Management is a group within the Global Clinical Trials Operations department which focuses on the planning execution and close out of clinical trials within a program. Clinical trials provide the required data which allows our Company to bring new prescription medications and vaccines to the market.
The Clinical Science and Study Management team is seeking a motivated technically skilled student intern majoring in the biological sciences or public health. The student should have a strong interest in clinical trials administration and drug discovery process.
Successful candidates will be able to work independently as well as proactively collaborate with colleagues. Primary responsibilities will include assisting clinical trials teams with the planning execution and/or close out of a clinical trial(s). The candidate will be an active team participant attend team meetings and will complete virtual trainings on how to plan execute and/or close out a clinical trial.
This candidate may be responsible for tracking trial timelines and may become proficient in project management tools. The candidate may interact with internal and external stakeholders (study sites vendors committees etc.) in support of clinical study objectives.
This is a full-time summer internship beginning in May/June 2026.
Education Minimum Requirement:
Full-time student pursuing a BS/BA MS or PhD in Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical Sciences Research or Health Care Administration Public Health Biology or other relevant disciplines
Required Experience and Skills:
Candidates must have Microsoft Office skills
Candidates must have analytical ability to review trends design and create reports and/or presentations
Candidates must be able to summarize data and trends in writing
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Candidates should have Project Management experience (e.g. deliver project/assignment by specific date overcome obstacles that impact the project delivery MS project etc.)
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer at the discretion of the company.
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
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NoHazardous Material(s):
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Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
