Job Description
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Join us at our company Research Labs for an exciting summer internship opportunity within the Global Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) group. As a summer intern, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on public health by contributing to the regulatory processes of our company medicines and gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience supporting Regulatory Manufacturing and Controls strategy, submission, and health authority engagement.
This summer internship opportunity is open to students interested in the Regulatory field, covering biologics, drug- and biologic-device combination products, small molecule drugs, and vaccines. Additionally, students looking to explore opportunities in regulatory data acquisition and process efficiency through automation are encouraged to apply.
As an intern, you will have the chance to gain exposure to various functions within the company and develop a thorough understanding of regulatory Manufacturing and Controls principles and strategies. This includes learning about manufacturing and testing of drug substance/drug product/raw materials, compliance with regulatory requirements for commercial products, regulatory compliance of investigational products for clinical use, post-approval regulatory filing strategy, and much more.
Our internship positions are full-time, providing you with valuable real-world experience.
Education
- Currently pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in regulatory science, pharmaceutical science, pharmacy, biology, chemistry, biomedical or other engineering disciplines, or other related fields in science and technology.
- Have completed at least (2) years of study Undergraduate OR (1) year of study Graduate by June 2026.
Required Experience And Skills
- Must be available to work full-time for up to (12) consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2026.
- Must possess superior communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must demonstrate excellent academic achievement and analytical thinking ability.
Preferred Experience And Skills
- Should have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Should have experience writing, editing, and reviewing scientific publications and content.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.
Salary Range
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD
FTP2026
RL2026
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U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
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Employee Status
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
n/a
Required Skills
Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceutics, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Commercial Regulatory, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Global Health, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Manufacturing Compliance, Mechatronics, Pharmaceutical Biology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Project Management, Public Health, Python (Programming Language), Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions {+ 1 more}
Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025
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Requisition ID:R361894
