Scientific Medical Communications Intern

fingerpaint • Cedar Knolls, NJ

1d • Remote

About The Position

Launch your career in pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing with Fingerpaint Group's Paint the Way Program. This unique internship experience is designed to integrate you deeply into our teams, delivering real-world impact. This dynamic program offers rising participants an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to client solutions through hands-on and direct team involvement. As a Paint the Way intern, you'll collaborate directly with industry experts, gaining invaluable practical knowledge while contributing to active client projects. We believe in empowering our interns; your ideas and unique perspective will be valued as an integral part of the team. This paid opportunity is open to candidates who are pursuing a PhD, PharmD, and advanced nursing degree. Duration: 10 weeks, 30 hours per week Schedule: June 9th - August 15th Location: Primarily remote, with occasional travel required to our Cedar Knolls, NJ office for purposeful engagement. Candidates should be within driving distance of the Cedar Knolls, New Jersey Office As a Medical Affairs Intern, you will be embedded within our medical and account teams, providing scientific rigor and strategic support for high-profile accounts. Your role spans the intersection of clinical science and creative communication.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in (or recently completed) a PhD, PharmD, or Advanced Nursing degree program (NP, DNP).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex clinical data into clear narratives.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, specifically the ability to structure data visually for professional presentations.
• A proactive openness to using AI tools and a curiosity about how they can optimize medical communications.
• A demonstrated interest in communicating science and a desire to improve outcomes.
• Strong collaborative spirit and the ability to pivot between independent research and team-based creative sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive "back-end" research into emerging therapeutic areas and novel drug mechanisms to educate internal teams and inform strategic pivots.
• Actively contribute to live client projects and deliverables within the Allergy, Immunology, and Rare Disease sectors.
• Attend and observe client calls and internal strategic sessions to gain a first-hand understanding of agency-client dynamics and project life cycles.
• Collaborate with the Medical Writing team to draft high-quality scientific content tailored for both Medical Affairs (HCP-focused) and patient/nurse-centric initiatives.
• Work closely with Account, Art, and Editorial teams to ensure scientific accuracy is maintained across all visual and written media.
• Explore and utilize AI tools to streamline research workflows and enhance content development, helping the team stay at the forefront of health-tech innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree