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.

This position is within the Global Medical & Scientific Affairs (GMSA) Designated Point of Contact (DPOC) and Patient Access team. The DPOC and Patience Access team is responsible for the overall management of the Company\xe2\x80\x99s intake process for Medical, Safety, and Quality inquiries.

The intern will support the DPOC and Patient Access team on a variety of process and systems initiatives in support of the GMSA organization at large. This may include supporting initiatives for the implementation of a new Global Intake System, the management of the DPOC process (by facilitating meetings and general project management), and resource development for the use of the Global DPOC community (e.g. job aids, training materials, team space improvements, etc.). The DPOC Intern may also be responsible for creating efficiencies for the DPOC and Patience Access team by leveraging company-approved tools. There is potential for the DPOC Intern to support additional projects and associated initiatives within Medical Operations.

We are seeking intern candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment. The DPOC Intern will complete the internship having gained a strong foundation of the Pharmaceutical Complaint intake space.

Required Education and Experience:

Candidates must be a currently enrolled undergraduate pursuing a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or a graduate student in a science, business, or technology related field

Candidates must be self-driven and hard-working

Candidates must have excellent verbal and written skills

Candidates must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects

Candidates must be available to work full-time on-site for up to (12) consecutive weeks beginning around June of 2024

Preferred Experience and Skills

Candidates should have the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Candidates should have strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft tools and applications (e.g. Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) as well as shared collaboration tools and sites

Candidates should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate\xe2\x80\x99s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$39,600.00 - $105,500.00

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FTP2024

MRL2024

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply

Current Contingent Workers apply

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as \xe2\x80\x9cremote\xe2\x80\x9d.

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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, On-Site

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

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