Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled student majoring in the life sciences, medicine, pharmacology/pharmacy, or related discipline for a Co-op role. The goal of this position is for the individual to gain broad insight into the drug development process and knowledge of regulatory affairs. The student should have strong interest in oncology drug development. Successful candidates should be able to work independently and will also be expected to proactively collaborate with colleagues.

The Regulatory Affairs department works in all of our therapeutic areas, including oncology, infectious disease, vaccines, cardiology, immunology, and neuroscience. The Co-op will work on one or more projects within the oncology therapeutic area with focus on regulatory affairs. They will work under the guidance of a mentor and have observational and hands-on responsibilities.

Co-op students will work within a diverse group studying the role of the regulatory affairs team in oncology clinical development. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals enrolled in BS, MS, and PhD programs with interest in obtaining experience in regulatory drug development. Additionally, successful candidates will have invaluable opportunities to develop and expand their professional networks. We are seeking Co-op candidates with strong academic performance, communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment.

Education:

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program or higher education in biological sciences or a related field.

• Candidate must have completed three (3) years of study towards a Bachelor's degree program.

• Candidate must be in a Co-op program through their college / university.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Candidate must be able to commit to full-time onsite (hybrid) employment for 4 - 6 months beginning in second half of 2027.

• Candidate must have strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Candidate must strong scientific communication skills, including the ability to write scientific documents.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Highly motivated, driven and willing to take initiative to learn new science.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Comfortable using a PC computer and proficient in Windows-based operating systems and basic applications, such as spreadsheets and databases.

• Interested in learning about the Pharmaceutical Industry with knowledge of Drug Development Process.

• Candidates who are enrolled in a Masters or Doctorate program are preferred.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience collaborating with others on project teams.

• Time management skills (e.g. manage multiple projects/assignments & deliver each on time and with high quality).

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 $39,108 through $111,111.

FTP2027

RL2027

Required Skills:

Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Leading Project Teams, Life Science, Pharmaceutics, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Management, Regulatory Processes, Regulatory Reporting, Regulatory Submissions, Scientific Writing

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/30/2026

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