PharmD Intern

Lumanity•Yardley, PA

About The Position

Lumanity is dedicated to improving health outcomes by accelerating and optimizing access to life-changing medicines. As a global strategic partner that brings together strategy, evidence, engagement, and technology, we were designed to engineer breakthrough value to tackle our clients’ toughest challenges by revolutionizing how value is generated, demonstrated, and communicated. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PharmD candidate for our Medical Communications Internship program. This internship will run for 8-10 weeks between June and August 2026 and weekly schedule of 32 hours per week, Monday-Thursday. This role offers an immersive experience in the fast-paced world of a medical communications agency, providing a unique opportunity to apply clinical knowledge and scientific acumen to real-world projects. The intern will support both medical affairs and commercial teams, contributing to a wide range of publication and medical communication deliverables. This position is ideal for a student passionate about translating complex scientific data into clear, accurate, and engaging content for healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders. The PharmD Intern will be integral to our project teams, providing support across several key areas:

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a PharmD program, graduating in 2026 or 2027
A strong career interest in healthcare communications, advertising, life sciences, and/medicine
Must have relevant classes, experience, and/or internship experience
Should be highly organized with an ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and simultaneously handle multiple projects with total accuracy and attention to detail
Should be able to meet deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
Must thrive in an environment of rapid change
Must be able to commit to a rigorous 8-to-10-week schedule (running from June 2026 to August 2026 working Monday-Thursday with Fridays off)
Maintain a professional attitude internally and with clients, even in challenging situations
Maintains client confidentiality at all times
Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze both written and verbal communications
Flexible, deadline oriented, and ability to work as part of a multifunctional team
Ability to quickly and amicably respond to changing client needs and conditions
Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze both written and verbal communications
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Medical Content Development & Scientific Analysis
Scientific Research & Support: Conduct comprehensive literature searches (e.g., PubMed, Embase) to gather, analyze, and synthesize clinical and scientific data to support project objectives.
Content Creation: Assist in the development and writing of medical content for a variety of deliverables, including but not limited to: Publication-related materials (abstracts, posters, manuscripts) Medical communication tools (slide decks, training materials, HCP videos)
Data Verification & Quality Control: Perform rigorous quality control checks on scientific content, verifying the accuracy of data and ensuring alignment between source materials and final deliverables.
Strategic Input: Contribute to team discussions by providing a clinical perspective, helping to shape the project narrative and ensure the strategic objectives are met with scientific integrity.
Project Management & Execution
Project Coordination: Proactively assist with the movement and tracking of assigned projects, coordinating with internal team members to maintain project timelines and action lists.
Status Reporting: Update internal and client-facing status reports by assimilating details from team communications and project developments.
Compliance & Best Practices: Adhere to Lumanity and client standard operating procedures. Develop an awareness of and apply the principles of Good Publication Practice (GPP).
Administrative Support: Ensure all project-related communications and documents are appropriately saved and organized on the shared drive.
Professional Development & Communication
Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly and effectively with internal team members (e.g., medical writers, account managers, designers) to ensure seamless project execution.
External Communication: As directed, communicate proactively with external parties, such as authors, faculty, and other experts, in a manner consistent with our agency's high standards of client service.
Internship Capstone Project: Develop and own an overarching master project from concept to delivery, culminating in two presentations to a leadership committee, showcasing the skills and knowledge acquired during the internship.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support account and agency needs.