Medical Affairs Intern
About The Position
For over 90 years, Topcon’s vision has been to solve societal challenges around the globe. In healthcare, we are developing innovations that improve patients’ health and quality of life. We empower eye care providers with advanced imaging, diagnostic solutions, and intelligent data technology. Our robotic devices deliver simplicity without compromise, by capturing clear images with the push of a button. By joining Topcon Healthcare, you become part of a growing, diverse, global team. With office locations throughout North America, whether you are on-site, remote, or hybrid, our culture empowers you to contribute to company and personal success each day. At Topcon Healthcare, you can grow your career, gain new perspectives, and help address society’s most pressing challenges. If you have drive, passion, and a desire to be part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you. At Topcon Healthcare, we don’t wait for the future. We invent it. Join us. Learn more about working with us at topconcareers.com Topcon Healthcare, Inc. is looking to offer an internship program from June 1, 2026, until August 14, 2026. This is a paid program located in the La Jolla CA office. The hours for this program are Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm local time. Come join the Topcon Healthcare, Inc. team to help build real-world skills and knowledge to influence your education and career path. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Medical Affairs team as a Medical Affairs Intern. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in various aspects of Medical Affairs at the Topcon Healthcare Innovation Center (THINC), including the development and implementation of artificial intelligence and advanced retinal imaging analysis to improve clinical management in clinical care or clinical research. We are committed to providing real work opportunities for Interns through hands-on experience and a variety of scientific projects.
Requirements
- Scientific or clinical background in ophthalmology or healthcare
- Experience in clinical research
- Proficiency in common tools and software for the production of educational or scientific materials
- Proficiency in artificial intelligence-based tools and software that are relevant for clinical research
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Authorship in previous scientific publications is a plus
- Previous participation in scientific conferences as a speaker or presenter is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation of research projects, scientific publications, or conference presentations.
- Assisting with literature review in the scientific topics of interest
- Assisting with scientific collaborations with academic centers, advisors, and external key opinion leaders or stakeholders
- Participating in ad-hoc scientific projects as needed
Benefits
- Gain valuable experience in the field of Medical Affairs focused on the utilization of artificial intelligence for healthcare
- Opportunity to participate in scientific projects and scientific communications
- Opportunity to work with experienced professionals and learn new skills
- Hands-on exposure to a variety of Medical Affairs activities and responsibilities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
