About the role#
The Medical Education & Communication Intern will support Medical Affairs activities through scientific communications, publication support, literature review, and content development. You will work with the Future Forward Fluorescence Imaging team on projects related to novel fluorescence imaging agents used to visualize tissues during surgery. This role involves synthesizing scientific information and creating resources for internal and external stakeholders.
What you'll do#
- Conduct targeted literature reviews and summarize clinical evidence relevant to fluorescence imaging, surgery, and oncology.
- Translate complex evidence into clear, accurate content.
- Support publication activities and scientific content management.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and scientific summaries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure communications align with available evidence.
- Contribute to special projects supporting clinical and scientific communication for novel imaging agents.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PharmD, Master’s, PhD, or related graduate degree program in biomedical or pharmaceutical sciences. Bachelor’s students with significant relevant experience may be considered.
- Must be returning to an accredited degree-seeking program after the internship.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize scientific information from multiple sources.
- Experience with literature review databases like PubMed or Embase.
- Familiarity with scientific publications, clinical trials, and congress abstracts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Interest in Medical Affairs, publications, evidence generation, or medical education.
- Prior experience in a healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device environment is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week) for 10-12 weeks, starting in May or June.
- This is a paid internship.
About Intuitive
Intuitive operates in the medical equipment manufacturing sector. The company develops robotic-assisted surgery systems and technology for minimally invasive care. It was founded in 1995 and maintains its headquarters in Sunnyvale, California. The organization employs over 10,000 people.
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