About the role#
This internship provides practical experience in how a clinical quality team supports process execution and inspection-ready clinical trial delivery. You will work under the direction of Clinical Quality Oversight (CQO) team members to support day-to-day operations within R&D. This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027, requiring approximately 37.5 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Execute assigned components of routine CQO activities, including gathering information, reviewing materials, and documenting observations.
- Assist with inspection readiness assessments, study-level touchpoints, and targeted reviews.
- Support meeting preparation by collecting evidence, taking notes, tracking actions, and drafting summaries.
- Maintain trackers, logs, and dashboards used to monitor CQO activities and perform basic data checks.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings, prepare agendas, and capture key decisions.
- Support the development of CQO tools, templates, job aids, and communications.
- Assist with process mapping, research, and document comparison to support improvement activities.
- Complete a defined project or set of deliverables and present your findings or recommendations at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor's degree program in life sciences, healthcare, pharmacy, nursing, clinical research, quality management, business, data analytics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in clinical research, business processes, or the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
- Ability to manage deadlines, follow established instructions, and incorporate feedback while working with oversight.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for a professional environment.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify inconsistencies in data.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Experience with AI and ML is preferred, though prior pharmaceutical or clinical research experience is not required.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
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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