Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Lab Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our company's Research Lab is currently recruiting for a summer intern within Infectious Diseases and Vaccines. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-driven and ambitious candidate to work with a group of medical affairs professionals engaged in medical and scientific strategy development for pneumococcal vaccines.  The pneumococcal vaccines program includes both licensed and pipeline vaccines, providing an opportunity to gain a broad understanding of scientific strategy development for vaccine programs.  During the internship period, the candidate will play a key role in the following activities: scientific literature search & review, development & review of medical education materials, participation in key scientific input meetings with subject area scientific leaders, congress planning and execution; and participation in cross functional team meetings and collaborations relevant to pneumococcal vaccines. Under the guidance of the medical affairs team, the candidate will also develop and complete a specific project over the course of the internship. 

Self-study materials will be provided for understanding of the therapeutic area during orientation. Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required. This position would best suit someone with a background and interest in biomedical science, bacteriology, vaccinology, microbiology, biology, epidemiology and/or immunology. 
 

Required​ Education:

• Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in the sciences or another area of study that would align with the background required for this type of internship (i.e. bachelor’s degree in the humanities with a pre-medical focus).

• Candidates must be returning to school in the Fall of 2027

Required Experience:

• Candidates must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks beginning May 2027 through Aug 2027

• Candidates must have experience searching and interpreting peer-reviewed scientific literature in support of research projects, the ability to categorize information resources according to therapeutic areas, phases of research, and business goals

• Candidates must have a basic understanding of the biomedical sciences, biology, epidemiology and immunology

• Candidates must have excellent written communication skills

• Candidates must have excellent organizational and time management skills

• Candidates should be an excellent team player who is able to readily take on responsibilities and work independently

Preferred Experience:

• Experience publishing professional or educational documentation on the web, using a content-management platform such as SharePoint

• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry.

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 $39,908 - $111,111 ​USD

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