2027 Future Talent Program - Global Lung Medical Affairs - 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.
Collaborate with the Global Medical Affairs Lung team on key strategic projects:
Support strategic and operational international congress planning and execution (e.g. ASCO, WCLC, ESMO). This will include communications and insights related to priority competitor and internal data readouts.
Conduct scientific insights analyses using novel AI tools to identify and semi‑quantify sentiment themes and translate these findings into actionable recommendations. Additionally, develop a methodology framework outlining how AI tools can be used to analyze scientific insights.
Collaboration with GMSA Analytics Center of Excellence (ACE) team on global lung projects across V&I priorities.
Expected Gains:
You will expand your capabilities and skills in strategic planning and execution of medical international congresses at the global level, in utilization of AI tools to analyze insights and in
You will expand your network within the regional and global cross-functional parts of the organization.
Required Education:
Full-time student pursuing a BS/BA, MS or PharmD/PhD.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in analyzing medical insights and translating them into actionable outcomes and preferably also in utilization of AI tools (e.g. prompt building).
Interest and background within science and pharmaceutical/medical field, oncology experience if available.
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.
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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
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
11/14/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R420967
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