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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

San Diego, California, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Immunology Pediatric Clinical Development Intern    

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for an Immunology Pediatric Clinical Development Summer Intern.

Immunology Internship Program Overview: 

The Johnson & Johnson Immunology Internship Program offers a full-time, immersive learning experience within Immunology Therapeutic Area Research and Development. Interns contribute to meaningful projects, engage with leaders and colleagues across functions, and build practical skills through structured learning, mentorship, and exposure to the drug development process. The program is designed to foster professional growth while giving interns an opportunity to support innovative immunology research and clinical development.

Designed to cultivate the next generation of talent, the program helps interns develop scientific, technical, and professional capabilities while exploring career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. The internship spans approximately three months, from May 17 through August 6, 2027. The position is located in Spring House, PA or from June 14 through September 10th, 2027, based at the La Jolla, CA campus for those on the quarter system. 

Job Description

The Pediatric Development Team within Immunology is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative summer intern to support the development of innovative therapies for children and adolescents with immune-mediated diseases.

This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to pediatric drug development through meaningful, project-based experiences. The internship is designed to foster professional growth while developing future healthcare and pharmaceutical leaders.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting strategic pediatric drug development projects for innovative therapies in Immunology, including the evaluation of clinical and scientific evidence to inform pediatric development strategies.
• Assisting with the review and interpretation of clinical, scientific, and safety data from pediatric clinical trials.
• Supporting the preparation of regulatory, clinical, and scientific deliverables, including study materials, presentations, abstracts, and publications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional partners across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Biostatistics, and Safety.
• Completing a primary research project and presenting project findings and key learnings to the Pediatric Development Team and Immunology TA.

This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an advanced clinical, health sciences, or life sciences degree program throughout the duration of the internship. Candidates pursuing a PharmD, MD, DO, PA, NP, MPH, MS, or related advanced degree are preferred.
• Must not be graduating before, during, or after the start or end of the internship program
• Must be available for the entire duration of the internship program from 17 May 2027 through 06 Aug 2027
• Undergraduate students with a minimum of four semesters at program start or graduate students are eligible  
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 which is reflective of all college coursework 
• Students in good standing, working towards the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degrees 
• Demonstrated record of strong academic achievement.

Experience and Skills

Required

• Clinical research, biomedical research, or other relevant academic research experience.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Availability to work full time (40 h/w) for the entire internship.
• We work on a “hybrid model” if you are NOT lab based.  This means that you will be asked to report on site three times a week and can work remotely twice a week.  

Preferred

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical research principles.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting scientific literature.
• Interest in pediatric medicine, pediatric clinical drug development, gastroenterology, immunology, or pharmaceutical research.
  

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 https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$23.50 per hour - $52.50 per hour

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on 10/19/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.