Patient Safety Intern Summer 2027
About The Position
The Patient Safety Intern will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of pharmacovigilance and drug safety while supporting strategic initiatives that advance patient-centric, insights-driven safety capabilities. The internship provides opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals, develop technical and business skills, and build a professional network within the biopharmaceutical industry. The position is temporary and time-bound for the duration of the internship or co-op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment after completion. Interns may work closely with experienced professionals, receive mentorship, and develop skills relevant to careers in healthcare, life sciences, analytics, and pharmaceutical development. The internship may offer limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. Compensation is $21–$45 per hour, subject to local market practices and applicable laws; pay may be provided as an hourly rate, monthly stipend, or another locally compliant structure, and is determined by factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location. The assigned work model is not specified in the posting.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or patient safety.
- Experience with data analysis, visualization, or reporting tools.
- Familiarity with digital technologies, artificial intelligence, or automation concepts.
- Experience conducting research and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
- Exposure to project management, process improvement, or operational excellence methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, editing, design, and formatting of internal and external communications, presentations, and reports.
- Research emerging trends, technologies, and innovations related to safety data collection, analysis, evaluation, and communication to inform Patient Safety strategies.
- Assist with data integrity reviews, reporting activities, and quality checks to support accurate and reliable safety data.
- Generate, analyze, and present operational metrics and identify opportunities for process and reporting improvements.
- Search literature and data sources to identify, evaluate, and summarize relevant scientific and safety information.
- Support safety surveillance and signal detection activities across multiple therapeutic areas.
- Assist with project management activities, proof-of-concept initiatives, and process improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support vendor management and risk management activities.
- Organize project requirements and resources according to business priorities and ongoing portfolio activities.
- Participate in internship-program networking events, mentorship opportunities, and professional development sessions.
Benefits
- Interns and co-op participants may be eligible for limited benefits, depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
