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.

Our Company k Research Laboratories is currently recruiting for a summer intern for the U.S. Medical Affairs Health Systems Oncology (HSO) team. The intern in this position will gain a broad understanding of Medical Affairs and access/reimbursement in US Health Systems (e.g., payers, integrated delivery networks) across the entire Company oncology portfolio through collaborative leadership experiences. The intern will partner with HSO colleagues to develop and update listening priorities, review and share insights with key internal stakeholders, and contribute to resource and training planning of the HSO field team. In addition, the intern will monitor for updates to both internal and competitor data, healthcare landscape changes and regulatory action across the oncology portfolio to appropriately update the HSO Field Engagement Plans. The intern will gain valuable experience in working within a matrixed organization of several internal stakeholders. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals across departments to learn more about their roles in the company. This position would best suit someone with an interest in the oncology therapeutic area, market access/managed care principles, and medical affairs.

Education:

Candidates must be currently pursuing a degree in Pharmacy, or a doctorate level clinical/ health science degree

Candidates must be returning to school in Fall 2024

Required Experience / Qualities:

Candidates must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks from June 3 \xe2\x80\x93 August 23, 2024

Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams)

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 and meet deadlines

Candidates must have ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and / or managed care

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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