Job Description

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

Safety Data Management (SDM) is a global operation, with sites in Colombia, China, Poland and Costa Rica, that handles adverse experience case management for drugs/vaccines/biologics/devices (marketed or under investigation) in accordance with pharmacovigilance (PV) legislations globally.  This large-scale operation’s primary daily focus is to ensure completion of adverse experience reports with high quality while meeting specified timelines for key stakeholders and global Health Authorities.

The intern position within SDM would be involved with supporting activities tied to adverse experience case management while also getting the unique opportunity to understand the advantages and complexities of a global business model.  The intern position would have the opportunity to work with the management team of SDM to gain insight into the strategic elements of the operations.  Daily activities may involve, but are not limited to, coordination and analysis of data in PV systems, enhancement of supporting technical systems, process improvement activities, training initiatives, and completion/updating of department documentation.  The position may also work directly with other cross-functional partners and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's Degree Program

• Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong organizational skills.

• Candidates must be able to commit to full-time onsite (or hybrid if applicable) employment for 10 - 12 weeks beginning June 2027

• Candidates must have strong data analysis and technical skills as well as document management.

• Candidates must have initiative, leadership, and ownership of deliverables.

• Candidates must be a self-starter, fast learner and able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment.

• Candidates must have the ability to manage and independently drive projects to completion.

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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