2027 Future Talent Program –Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) Project Management Office (PMO) - Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that lasts up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects.  These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) team is seeking applicants for the Project Management Office intern position. The intern will engage with the Project Management Office (PMO) organization and their associated project teams throughout participation in and/or leadership of initiatives that drive the efficient and ethical conduct of clinical trials across GCTO. 

Activities may include (but are not limited to):

• Provide project management support for strategic initiatives

• Assist organizational efforts to simplify and standardize global process

• Develop tools to enhance conduct of our clinical trials

• Generate process maps and/or performance metrics

• Develop effective communications

• Receive exposure to the field of clinical research and drug development with direct activities supporting global clinical trial operations

• Deliver a capstone presentation illustrating internship objectives and activities

Required Education and Skills:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time BS/BA degree program in a business or project management, continuous improvement, computer technology, or science related discipline.

• Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to (12) weeks beginning in May or June of 2027.

• Candidates must have completed at least (2) years of collegiate study by June of 2027.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 ​USD

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