Specialty Ophthalmology Summer Intern

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Specialty Ophthalmology Summer Intern

Raritan, NJ
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

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    At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/ .

    For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.

    We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential.

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    Neuroscience Internship Program Overview:

    The Neuroscience Summer Intern Program at Johnson & Johnson is a learning and professional experience at one of the world's leading health care companies. This program is designed to build a future pool of talent/candidates with diverse backgrounds who may pursue and apply for other opportunities at Johnson & Johnson (https://www.careers.jnj.com/students) upon successfully completing their degree program. The internship position is a full-time opportunity expected to last 3 months (May 12 - August 15, 2025).

    This internship position is available at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, within the Specialty Ophthalmology group in Neuroscience, located in Raritan, New Jersey, USA. We work in a "hybrid model." This means that you will be asked to report on site 3 times a week and can work remotely 2 times a week. If you are selected for an internship position, you will work directly with your manager as your start date approaches to confirm your exact schedule.
    Job Description

    We offer an inclusive work culture that is open, innovative, and performance driven. As a summer intern in the Clinical Scientist role, you will be a member of a clinical team dedicated to the research and development (R&D) of Specialty Ophthalmology therapeutics. Selected candidates will be assigned a mentor and will have the opportunity to contribute to clinical trials. This role involves extensive global team matrix interactions with colleagues from several different disciplines and may provide exposure to the execution of clinical strategies and the clinical and operational implementation of complex compound programs in Phase II and III studies.

    The Clinical Scientist intern may contribute to Cross-Functional Trial Team (CFTT) activities, including but not limited to developing clinical trial materials, literature searches and review, medical review of trial data, coordinating completion of clinical study reports and providing support (as needed) for preparation of relevant documents for regulatory filings. The intern may also collaborate with the Study Responsible Scientist (SRS), the Study Responsible Physician (SRP), and or other project team members in various functional disciplines in monitoring and/or supporting various aspects of clinical trial conduct. Each intern will have one primary research project and may have additional assigned projects as determined by the mentor and team.

    The goal of this internship program is to provide undergraduate students with experience in working in a large pharmaceutical R&D setting and to gain basic understanding of the science and process of novel drug development. Students will have the opportunity to learn aspects of ophthalmology disease states, diagnosis, treatments, and the mechanism of action behind the emerging drugs being developed in our clinical trials. Students will also receive training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as part of the Clinical Scientist Intern curriculum, trial specific training, and the clinical database software and medical data review tool.
    Responsibilities may include:

    • Gaining overall understanding of clinical research and drug development including but not limited to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), International Conference of Harmony (ICH) guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Assisting with document processing and management within the electronic master file (i.e., vTMF)
    • Participating in department and team meetings
    • Participating in cross-functional team and clinical team meetings
    • Shadowing key clinical and or functional roles for learning/development opportunities
    • Supporting Clinical Team with study tasks during conduct, and close out
    • Assisting with review and cleaning of clinical data (i.e., medical review), query generation and resolution
    • Assisting with interpretation, reporting, and preparation of oral and written results of product research, in concert with senior clinical personnel, in preparation for health authority submissions
    • Reviewing medical literature, related products, and new technologies
    • Collaboration and/or assigned projects from other various functional disciplines
    • Other projects as assigned

    Qualifications

    • Legally/permanently authorized to work in the US with no required sponsorships
    • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited University or College program throughout the duration of the internship.
    • Undergraduate college students must have completed a minimum of four semesters
    • Student in good standing, working towards the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degrees
    • Currently enrolled in a biology, cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pre-medicine, pharmacy or nursing program, or similar areas of study
    • Self-motivated, passionate about drug development and clinical research
    • Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or service programs is desired
    • Fluent in written and spoken English
    • Great interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
    • Good presentation skills; ability to lead presentations to peers, project teams and senior leadership teams
    • Enthusiastic, collaborative, able to build relationships and work within global matrixed and cross-functional teams
    • Ability to work on and balance multiple project deliverables
    • Working knowledge and/or experience using key Microsoft suite of business tools including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.
    • The anticipated base pay for this position is Sophomore $25.00/hr, Junior $26.00/hr, Senior $28.00/hr, Master’s degree $33.00/hr.

    For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

    Ineligibility for severance.

    This job posting is anticipated to close on 2/24/2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

    Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

    Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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    Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Raritan

    Organization Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)

    Job Function Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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