About the role#
This internship is part of the Global Medical and Scientific Affairs team within the Research Labs division. You will work with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines team to gather insights from medical societies, health ministries, and scientific leaders. These insights help guide our research, clinical development, and medical education strategies. The program lasts up to 12 weeks and involves one or more specific projects tailored to your professional interests.
What you'll do#
- Develop and execute projects that meet team needs and your own development goals.
- Summarize key publications into one-page documents for internal teams.
- Create medical narratives focused on major HPV issues.
- Prepare for general input meetings regarding HPV topic areas.
- Update and create communication slides based on real-world evidence.
- Assist with literature reviews on adult HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.
What you'll need#
- You are currently a PhD candidate in a School of Public Health (ideally Epidemiology, or Policy/Implementation with an Epi focus) or an MD candidate.
- Background in HPV is preferred, though experience in vaccines, STIs, or cervical cancer is also valued.
- Experience with systematic literature reviews.
- Familiarity with R, SAS, SEERSTAT, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to understand and communicate scientific strategies.
- Strong project management, operational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work effectively within teams.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The work modality is remote.
- The position is based in North Wales, Pennsylvania.
- This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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