About the role#
The External Scientific Collaboration team is looking for a PharmD intern to support Global Oncology Medical Affairs. You will work on initiatives involving patient advocacy, external partnerships, charitable giving, and medical insights. This role offers exposure to how a pharmaceutical company collaborates with healthcare organizations and patient groups to advance oncology care. This is a paid, part-time position working approximately 20 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Support patient advocacy initiatives through research, background materials, and stakeholder profiling.
- Assist with the review, tracking, and coordination of charitable grant and sponsorship requests.
- Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations to assist leadership with decision-making.
- Gather and analyze information from external stakeholders to identify emerging trends and unmet needs in patient care.
- Support planning and logistics for scientific meetings and special projects.
- Assist with projects related to medical insights, artificial intelligence, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, with at least two years of professional pharmacy education preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze and summarize complex information while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
- An interest in Oncology, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, or Healthcare Strategy.
- Experience with data analytics, project management tools, or AI-enabled technologies is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 through Spring 2028.
About Daiichi Sankyo Japan
Daiichi Sankyo Japan operates as a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Tokyo. The company focuses on the research, development, and sales of medical products. It specializes in treatments for cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The organization employs over 10,000 people and was founded in 2005.
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