2026 Future Talent Program - Value and Implementation (V&I) Operations - Intern
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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 Labs 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 is an innovative, global healthcare leader that is committed to improving health and well-being around the world. Our product offering categories include oncology products, vaccines, infectious diseases, and animal health. We continue to focus our research on conditions that affect millions of people around the world while expanding our strengths in areas like vaccines and biologics. We also devote extensive time and energy to increasing access to medicines and vaccines through far-reaching programs that donate and deliver our products to the people who need them.
The Strategy Realization Office (SRO) is an integral part of Value and Implementation Operations belonging to our Company’s research laboratories division, where we develop cost effective medicines and consumer healthcare products for patients around the world every day through innovation, technical and scientific excellence. The Global Medical and Scientific Affairs group ensures that scientific leaders and health care providers have the information they need, and that scientific insights gathered are translated into actions, to maximize patient outcomes.
The SRO is currently recruiting for a summer intern. The goal of the internship is to assist senior program managers in the planning and execution of projects that implement strategies, advance innovation, and improve the performance excellence of all areas within Value and Implementation. The candidate should have good communication skills and be well organized. The candidate should have a basic understanding of project management, data analysis, presentation creation, and business management concepts. Intermediate Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills are required. This position would best suit someone with an interest in the business side of the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries. The duration of the internship would be 10-12 weeks.
Responsibilities and learnings:
Assist in the creation, management, and execution of project plans; learn practical details and approaches to project planning
Collect and analyze operational data; learn how to use data to drive project success
Improve current project management processes; learn to identify and develop process improvements
Actively participate in project and group meeting discussions; learn meeting facilitation skills
Collaborate with colleagues whenever possible; learn soft skills to achieve both operational and project goals
Gain a basic understanding of the pharmaceutical market and how Medical Affairs contributes to success
Education:
Required: Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business management/administration, the sciences, or a related field
Candidates must be returning to school in the Fall of 2026
Job Requirements:
Candidates must be available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks beginning in June of 2026
Have a basic understanding of problem-solving techniques
Have an understanding of data analysis
Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Have a good understanding of basic AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Candidates must have outstanding ability to organize information and manage one’s own time in both on-site and remote environments
Candidates should be an excellent team player who is able to readily take on responsibilities and work independently
Candidates should have a strong interest in project management
Have a positive, proactive, can-do attitude
Be eager to learn
Preferred Experience:
Experience and knowledge of standard process improvement techniques
Experience publishing professional or educational documentation on the web, using a content-management platform such as SharePoint
Team collaboration applications (MS Teams)
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