Strategic Business Operations Summer Intern

Johnson & Johnson • Titusville, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a 2027 Strategic Business Operations Summer Intern for its Global Development Organization. The intern will support optimization projects across Innovative Medicine R&D and help transform how R&D operates. The role provides exposure to project management, business operations optimization, cost-saving tactics, pharmaceutical R&D processes, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, stakeholder management, communication, and leadership.

The intern will contribute to project leadership, operational strategy, budgeting and resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, process improvement, change management, and implementation of initiatives monitored through key performance indicators. The role may also interface with global IT, Finance, and Procurement functions and support the R&D Learning and Development strategy. Assignments will align with Johnson & Johnson Credo values and strategic priorities.

The internship is typically scheduled from May through September 2027 and follows a hybrid model: three days per week at a local site and two days remotely. Interns work a required 40-hour week, provide their own transportation to local sites, and complete a summer project in addition to their daily work assignment. The program offers hands-on experience, education, coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Work-site location and assignment area are determined by business needs.

Requirements

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be actively enrolled in an accredited university for the duration of the internship and pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Be an undergraduate sophomore or above by the internship start date.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the internship.
• Be able to provide transportation to and from the work location.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and initiatives while delivering results.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing to team goals.
• Demonstrated leadership or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.
• Majors in science disciplines such as Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Neuroscience; engineering disciplines; Business Management; Operations Management; Supply Chain; Information Systems; or Pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and oversight of R&D projects, including cross-functional coordination, progress tracking, and management of potential risks or issues.
• Support development and implementation of strategic plans to optimize business operations, identify improvements, streamline processes, and maximize operational efficiency.
• Support budgets and resource allocation for projects and operations, including budget recommendations, expense monitoring, and resource optimization.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders, build relationships, manage expectations, and communicate project updates and progress.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation, identify bottlenecks, implement best practices, and promote continuous improvement.
• Encourage open communication and collaboration among team members and support an environment for sharing ideas, questions, and feedback.
• Work with the Sparks change management team to support business collaboration and implementation.
• Support implementation of initiatives with detailed execution plans monitored through KPIs.
• Interface with global functions such as IT, Finance, and Procurement.
• Support the R&D Learning and Development strategy.
• Complete a summer intern project in addition to the daily work assignment.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored employee medical benefits, in accordance with plan terms.
• Sick time benefits of up to 40 hours per calendar year, or up to 56 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Washington State.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension).
• Career mentorship and networking opportunities within the assigned team and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern