About the role#
The Global Site Agreements (GSA) team within Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) manages the contracting and legal activities that enable clinical research. This internship offers the chance to work on projects that support our clinical site contracting processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business challenges, refine processes, and develop solutions. This role is designed for students interested in the intersection of technology, legal operations, and clinical research.
What you'll do#
- Partner with GSA and GCTO stakeholders to understand business processes, administrative needs, and opportunities for improvement.
- Review, organize, and summarize business, legal, and operational information to support practical recommendations.
- Support process mapping, requirements gathering, and workflow redesign.
- Identify ways to reduce manual tasks, simplify workflows, and improve the user experience.
- Contribute to technology-enabled solutions like automation, dashboards, reporting, and artificial intelligence use cases.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and risks.
- Assist with agreement-related process reviews, template updates, and records organization.
- Document and communicate findings and outcomes to leadership and stakeholder audiences.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a BS/BA or accredited J.D. program, with at least two years of collegiate study completed by June 2027.
- Availability to work full-time for up to 12 weeks starting in May or June 2027.
- Strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and sound judgment.
- Ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize information into practical solutions.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across global teams.
- Experience or coursework in two or more of the following: legal research, business administration, project management, process improvement, generative AI tools, Microsoft Power Platform, data analysis, Microsoft 365, or clinical research environments.
Location & details#
- Location: North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- This is a paid, full-time internship. Sponsorship is not provided.
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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