Oncology CPP Scientist Intern

Johnson & Johnson•Spring House, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oncology Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics (CPP) Scientist Intern is a full-time summer internship lasting approximately three months, from May 10 to August 13, 2027. The intern joins a global, matrixed team supporting research and development of oncology therapeutics, including clinical strategies and the implementation of Phase I–III clinical oncology programs. A mentor will be assigned, and the intern will contribute to projects in a function-specific area and interact with colleagues across disciplines. The role is based in Spring House, Pennsylvania. For interns who are not lab-based, the work arrangement is hybrid: three days on site and two days remote each week. The intern supports development of new molecular entities using clinical pharmacology and model-based methods. Work may include contributing to Cross-Functional Trial Team activities and collaborating with project teams across functional disciplines. Interns present their work to project teams and the Oncology Senior Leadership Team, and prepare and present their primary research project as a poster or abstract at the annual global summer intern research symposium. The program provides undergraduate and graduate students with experience in pharmaceutical research and development and exposure to drug-development science and processes, disease states, diagnosis, treatments, and mechanisms of action. Training includes Standard Operating Procedures, function-specific topics, and related systems and tools.

Requirements

Be legally and permanently authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Communicate any Curricular Practical Training (CPT) requirements at the time of application.
Be enrolled in an accredited university or college program throughout the internship and be in good academic standing while working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Be a graduate student or rising senior undergraduate who has completed at least six semesters by the start of the program.
Be enrolled in biology, chemistry, clinical pharmacology/pharmacodynamics, pre-med, health sciences, public health, physician assistant, nursing, Inclusion & Belonging, Health Equity/Disparities, or a similar field of study.
Graduate students must be pursuing a master’s degree in Health Sciences or Public Health, a PharmD, or a PhD.
Be self-motivated and passionate about drug development and clinical research.
Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Have strong leadership skills and the ability to participate in and contribute to program initiatives and events.
Be fluent in written and spoken English and have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Have good presentation skills, including the ability to lead presentations to peers, project teams, and senior leadership teams.
Be enthusiastic and collaborative, able to build relationships and work within global, matrixed, cross-functional teams.
Be able to balance multiple project deliverables.
Have working knowledge of or experience with Microsoft business tools, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Slack, SharePoint, and OneNote.

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership or participation in campus programs and/or service programs.

Responsibilities

Review clinical pharmacology and medical literature.
Perform pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) data analyses and simulations to support drug-development programs in collaboration with CPP colleagues.
Assess the impact of intra- and inter-subject variability, concomitant medication, and biopharmaceutics on PK, PK/PD, and clinical response.
Evaluate how drugs may affect special populations, including children, elderly people, and patients with conditions such as renal or hepatic impairment.
Carry out clinical pharmacology responsibilities in accordance with applicable SOPs, regulatory requirements, and relevant technical training.
Work with team members to optimize study design, dose selection, and dosage regimens in line with project goals and timelines.
Contribute to Cross-Functional Trial Team activities and function-specific projects as assigned.
Take leadership opportunities on specific program activities and/or group projects.
Prepare and present an abstract or poster at the organization-wide annual research symposium.
Present work to project teams and the Oncology Senior Leadership Team.