Medical Education & Communication Intern

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

12d•$44 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Education & Communication Intern will support Medical Affairs activities through scientific communications, publication support, literature review, and content development related to novel fluorescence imaging agents designed to help visualize specific tissues during surgery. The intern will review and synthesize scientific information, help develop scientific communication resources, and contribute to initiatives that improve evidence communication and education for internal and external stakeholders. The role reports to the Medical Education Communications Manager and works cross-functionally within the Future Forward Fluorescence Imaging team. The internship is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, for 10–12 weeks, starting in May or June. Specific start dates are shared during recruiting. The job is onsite weekly, with the percentage of onsite work defined by the leader. Compensation is hourly and varies by region: $52–$65 per hour in Region 1 and $44–$55 per hour in Region 2. The company also describes benefits and a housing allowance as part of its compensation package.

Requirements

Strong scientific and clinical research and literature evaluation skills.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize scientific and clinical information from multiple sources.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
Must be available to work full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, during a 10–12 week period starting in May or June.
Current enrollment in a PharmD, Master’s or PhD, biomedical sciences, life sciences, or related graduate degree-seeking program; bachelor’s-level students with significant relevant experience may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Interest in Medical Affairs, scientific communications, publications, evidence generation, or medical education.
Experience conducting literature reviews using PubMed, Embase, or similar databases.
Experience summarizing scientific publications or clinical research findings.
Familiarity with scientific publications, congress abstracts, clinical trials, and evidence generation.
Experience developing presentations, reports, educational materials, or scientific communications.
Knowledge of oncology, surgery, medical devices, imaging technologies, or related areas.
Experience working in a healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct targeted literature reviews and summarize scientific and clinical evidence relevant to fluorescence imaging, surgery, oncology, and related fields.
Support development of scientific communication resources that translate complex evidence into clear, scientifically accurate content for internal and external audiences.
Assist with scientific content management.
Support publication activities.
Prepare presentations, reports, and scientific summaries.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific communications are accurate, consistent, and aligned with available evidence.
Contribute to special projects supporting clinical and scientific evidence communication for novel fluorescence imaging agents.