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.

The US Medical Affairs, Payer & Health Systems Summer Intern is part of our company Research Laboratories. 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 our company’s Specialty, Pharma, ID & Vaccines portfolio through collaborative leadership experiences. The intern will partner with internal Payer & Health Systems (PHS) colleagues to develop and update scientific engagement priorities, review and share insights with key internal stakeholders, and contribute to resource and training planning of the PHS field team. In addition, the intern will monitor for updates to both internal and competitor data and regulatory action across therapeutic areas to appropriately update the PHS Field Engagement Plan(s). The intern will gain valuable experience in working within a matrixed organization of several internal stakeholders. This position would best suit someone with an interest in various therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, vaccines, general medicine, cardiovascular disease, etc.), market access principles, and medical affairs.

Education:

• Candidates must be currently pursuing a degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing or a doctorate level clinical/ health science degree
• Candidates must be returning to school in Fall 2027

Required Experience / Qualities:

• Candidates must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks from May 24 – August 13, 2027
• 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
• Research and/or clinical experience in cardiovascular, infectious diseases, vaccines, pulmonology or immunology
• Proficient in ChatGPT, MS Co-pilot

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

FTP2027

RL2027

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/9/2026

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