R&D Strategic Business Operations Intern

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2026 J&J Innovative Medicine R&D Strategic Business

Operations Summer Internship

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the worlds the most significant healthcare challenges. Our Corporate Medical Devices and pharmaceutical teams leverage data real-world insights and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines. We are disrupting outdated healthcare ecosystems and infusing them with transformative ideas to help people thrive throughout every stage of their lives. With a reach of more than a billion people every day there is no limit to the impact you can make here. Are you ready to reimagine healthcare

Here your career breakthroughs will change the future of health in all the best ways. And you will change too. You will be inspired and you will inspire people across the world to change how they care for themselves and those they love. Amplify your impact. Join us!

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is recruiting for several Summer Intern positions within the Global Development Organization. The positions will be considered a hybrid on-site in one of our Pennsylvania or New Jersey locations.

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent intercept treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. J&Js mission is to advance our portfolio by implementing team strategies optimize resourcing create robust plans and cultivate partnerships to deliver better & faster medicines to our patients. We are J&J. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.

Strategic Business Operations Summer Intern Position:

The 2026 Summer Intern Position will support multiple optimization projects across Innovative Medicine R&D ultimately helping to transform the way R&D operates. The candidate will be exposed to project management skills strategies to optimize business operations and cost saving tactics. The candidate will learn about the pharmaceutical R&D processes communication and leadership skills managing cross functional continuous improvement and stakeholder management in this role.

The candidate will support the SBO group whose responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership: You will support coordinating and and overseeing various projects within R&D ensuring that they are executed successfully and within the given timelines. This includes coordinating with cross-functional teams tracking progress and managing any potential risks or issues that may arise.

• Operations Strategy: You will support developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize the business operations. This includes identifying areas for improvement streamlining processes and ensuring that operational efficiency is maximized.

• Budgeting Resource and Timeline: You will support managing budgets and allocating resources effectively to support the projects and operations within the Pharmaceutical R&D department. This includes making budget recommendations monitoring expenses and optimizing resource allocation to achieve project goals

• Stakeholder Management: You will interact with various stakeholders both internal and external to ensure alignment and collaboration. This includes building relationships with key stakeholders managing their expectations and effectively communicating project updates and progress.

• Continuous Improvement: You will support identification of opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the R&D operations. This involves identifying bottlenecks implementing best practices and driving a culture of continuous improvement to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

• Communication: Encourage open communication and collaboration among team members. Create an environment where everyone feels safe to share ideas ask questions and provide feedback enabling a culture of continuous improvement.

• Change Management: work closely with Sparks (change management team) to ensure smooth business collaboration and implementation

• Ensure Implementation: You will support implementation of initiatives with the relevant business with detailed execution plans that are being monitored by KPIs.

• Other:

  • Interface with global functions like IT Finance and Procurement

  • Support R&D Learning and Development strategy.

All candidates will support projects aligned with our Credo values and strategic priorities.

The Intern Program will provide undergraduate students with practical experience focusing on certain aspects of the Pharmaceutical Research and Development Process. This will include working with cross-functional teams understanding global regulations gaining exposure to processes roles and functions; and supporting how J&J Innovative Medicine delivers medicine to patients. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to work across Pharma R&D gaining exposure to end-to-end drug development at the asset level and gain further knowledge into data science and AI.

Life as a Summer Intern:

The Summer Intern Program provides real-life hands-on experience education coaching mentoring and networking opportunities to meet people globally from various cross-functional areas. It is mandatory for each intern to adhere to applicable SOPs Work Instructions Policies and will be required to comply with relevant training. The Intern Program and each intern will adhere to the following framework:

• Typically run from May2026 August 2026

• Hybrid work model (3 days at one of local sites 2 days remote)

• Required 40-hour work week

• Responsible for own transportation to local site(s)

• Assignment area and work-site location to match business needs

• Summer Intern Project to be conducted beyond the daily work assignment

• Pay rate determined on the grade level at time of offer

• Career mentorship with networking opportunities within assigned team and beyond

Desired Majors:

• Science (Biology Molecular Biology Chemistry Biochemistry Neuroscience etc.)

• Engineering (Mechanical Biomedical Industrial Electrical Materials Software Chemical etc.)

• Business Management Operations Management

• Supply Chain Information Systems

• Pharmacology

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidate must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of the Intern assignment pursuing a bachelors degree

• By start date candidate must be considered an undergraduate sophomore or above

• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher

• Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the internship/co-op

• Ability to provide transportation to/from the work location

• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills

Preferred:

• Excellent communication presentation and leadership skills are preferred

• Ability to balance multiple projects and initiatives while executing results

• Must be a self-starter works independently while contributing to the team goals

• Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or community service activities is desired

Learn more about the Pharma R&D Sector:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines discovers and develops innovative medical solutions to address important unmet medical needs in immunology oncology neuroscience infectious diseases & vaccines pulmonary hypertension and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines we are on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the worlds healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies we empower the physical mental emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such candidates offered employment must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees their families and the communities in which we live and work.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness career and life journey please visit.

Permanently authorized to work in the U.S. must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g. H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT OPT or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation external applicants please contact us via . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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