2026 Future Talent Program - Manufacturing Strategy, Business Development and Alliances (MSBDA) Intern
2026 Future Talent Program - Manufacturing Strategy, Business Development and Alliances (MSBDA) Intern
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Our ability to excel depends on the integrity knowledge imagination skill diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end we strive to create an environment of mutual respect encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team youll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. This opportunity within our Manufacturing Division will provide you with hands-on experience in both project and change management as well as cross-functional collaboration.
Our Manufacturing Division is a team of dedicated energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities along with our external contractors suppliers and partners comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network thats committed to delivering a compliant reliable supply to customers and patients on time every time across the globe.
The Manufacturing Strategy Business Development and Alliances (MSBDA) group is responsible for the development and realization of the strategy for the Manufacturing division and oversees the core enterprise manufacturing functions. The team designs executes and monitors processes required to deliver on our Manufacturing Division strategic portfolio commitments as well as managing business development strategic alliances and manufacturing network strategy. The organization also provides project program and change management support for prioritized projects within the divisional portfolio.
The MSBDA intern will support project management and business realization initiatives led by the MSBDA organization. This individual must be a quick learner with the ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment. This role requires strong problem-solving capabilities the ability to synthesize complex data into concise actionable measures and the ability to make rapid sound decisions. The candidate must also demonstrate strong partnership and communication skills to enable interfacing with stakeholders.
The MSBDA intern will complete one or more projects over a 10 to 12-week period beginning late May or early June 2026. This experience will provide you with the opportunity to develop your business acumen as well as provide you with insight into pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Locations: West Point PA; Rahway NJ; Hybrid
Required Education & Skills:
Candidates must currently be enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA in: Engineering Supply Chain Business Life Sciences or related disciplines.
Must be available for a period of 10-12 weeks beginning June 2026.
Preferred Experience & Skills candidate should have:
G.P.A of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn on the job
Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
Proactive and adaptable in navigating ambiguous and complex environments
Effective problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) including the ability to build consensus
Strong presentation skills including advanced PowerPoint skills
Advanced data analytics skills with strong knowledge and experience in Excel or other data analysis tools (ex: PowerBI Tableau etc.)
Strong technical competency and a desire to innovate
Previous experience in project management and business strategy
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer at the discretion of the company.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39600.00-$105500.00 USD
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/ARequired Skills:
Clinical Research Cloud Data Catalog Data Analysis Database Management Data Science Data Security Data Visualization Data Wrangling Detail-Oriented Event Planning Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Project Management Python (Programming Language) Software Proficiency Vendor Relationship ManagementPreferred Skills:
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
