Clinical Supply Intern (Summer 2026)

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

We are currently seeking a student Intern to join our team. As an intern, you will work closely with the Supply Chain Department, focused on Clinical Supplies activities. This position is a paid, temporary internship eligible to rising juniors or rising seniors within a commutable distance of Princeton, NJ. This role is a hybrid role with some in-office time preferred. (will change based on job function)

Key Responsibilities:

Our Clinical Supply Chain Intern works on meaningful activities that provide opportunities for personal and professional development, while contributing to Kyowa Kirin NA’s clinical trial programs through implementing industry best practices, working collaboratively with cross-functional clinical study teams, and optimizing CDMO networks. Responsibilities may include:

• Clinical Supply Management
• Support Supply Chain strategies at regional and global network levels for clinical trials
• With guidance, manages the set-up activities required to meet patient dosing timelines of clinical trials
• Vendor Management
• Management of packaging and labeling of clinical IP at selected Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), vendor oversight and timeline management
• Temperature Excursion Reporting & Tracking
• Depot and clinical site shipment management and tracking
• Documentation Control
• Production and distribution documentation preparation
• Intern Project as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• This position requires candidates to be a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior interested in a career in Clinical Supply Chain Management
• Candidates are required to live within a commutable distance of Princeton, NJ
• Interns are required to be able to work from May 26th, 2026 to August 13th, 2026
• This position requires a minimum GPA of 3.0
• The ability to work a hybrid schedule is required
• This position requires that candidates be able to work in the United States on a permanent and on-going basis without sponsorship

Why intern with us?
At Kyowa Kirin, we provide an excellent company culture with the ability to learn and grow. The projects on which you will participate represent real work, where you will have an opportunity to contribute to solving problems, creating processes, and experience daily life at a company that seeks to have a profound impact with all of our patients. We offer an environment that helps our employees succeed and reach their professional goals while gaining experience in the pharmaceutical industry. 

The anticipated hourly rate for this position will be $21.00 to $23.00 per hour.  The actual hourly rate offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

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