2027 Future Talent Program - Research Initiation & Budget Execution - Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Labs Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Summer Intern within Non-Interventional Research Management (NIRM) – Research Initiation and Budget Execution (RIBE) resides in the Value & Implementation (V&I) organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs. As technology and data strategies rapidly evolve, this role is designed for a forward-thinking student eager to drive operational excellence. The internship lasts up to 12 weeks and will focus on multiple projects centered around process improvement, workflow optimization, and the integration or evaluation of AI-enhanced tools (such as specialized non-interventional research platforms, automated budget management applications, or literature-screening AI tools). The intern's contributions will directly support our mission to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate research initiation, and maximize the value of our research pipeline.

Responsibilities

The intern will join our collaborative team to assist with several critical initiatives that will enhance our operational efficiency and support ongoing non-interventional research activities. Key responsibilities may include: Process Improvement & Mapping: Document, evaluate, and map existing research execution and budget workflows. Identify bottlenecks, operational gaps, and redundancies, and propose actionable, technology-driven solutions or process improvements. AI & Digital Tool Enablement: Partner with team members to pilot, test, evaluate, or enhance innovative AI-enhanced tools and specialized platforms (e.g., the Non-Interventional Research (NIR) Vendor Grading Tool) aimed at automating manual tasks, tracking deliverables, or streamlining literature reviews. Data Analytics & Insights: Collect, ana