At Medifast, our team members are relentless in our mission of driving Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. When you join Medifast, you become part of a dynamic, fast-growing community of highly motivated, like-hearted people who share a passion for promoting health and wellness. Just as OPTAVIA Coaches inspire Clients to reach their personal wellness goals, at Medifast, we inspire each other to bring our best to work each day to further our shared mission. If you want to build a rewarding career that makes lives better on a daily basis, Medifast may be the perfect place for you.Overview Of PositionThe Summer Intern will collaborate with the Scientific and Clinical Affairs Subject Matter Experts in the areas of Nutrition and Wellness, Medical Safety, Nutrition Support and Scientific Affairs to support the OPTAVIA Coaches, Clients, Programs, Plans and Products. The Intern will learn about the health and wellness brands, OPTAVIA Programs, Plans and Products, identify ways to translate and apply scientific evidence, develop health and wellness content, analyze and interpret data to support the Medifast business and OPTAVIA brand.Opportunity HighlightsConduct data entry and analysis related to Investigator Initiated Trials Program EvaluationsContribute evidence-based health, wellness, and nutrition content for SCA FAQs, and other marketing assets, as appropriateConduct competitive review, which may include review of competitor program, products, website & related materials, competitor scientific research review, and present to SCA team membersConduct scientific literature review to support claims development, nutrition, and wellness materials and other content developmentReview the Medical Safety and Surveillance data to identify trends ScopeIndependent contributor that supports Medifast/OPTAVIA’s mission. Leads assigned projects, collaborates across multiple corporate functions and works with outside contractors/partners and OPTAVIA Coaches, ensuring projects are appropriately focused and meeting expectations of the business. Works with Clinical Research Manager to develop project scope, deliverables and timelines. Responsible for meeting project quality and timelines for deliverables.Knowledge, Education, Skills & AbilitiesSenior Undergraduate student obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, exercise science, behavioral health or wellness field preferred OR equivalent work experience. Graduate Degree Student a plus.Students with strong interest and some work experience in the nutrition, health or wellness space is a plusCuriosity, Critical Thinking and Analytical mindset importantExcellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively to audiences with a variety of knowledge/skill levels.Ability to work with confidential customer and company informationAbility to be self-directed, highly organized and proactiveExcellent listening skillsBasic computer skills and familiar with a Windows operating system. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Package and Nutrition software skills a plus. We Lead By…Mastering Relationships: We build trust, promote collaboration and we are reliable.Being innovative: We strive to improve things in our areas of influence; test, refine and expand within the business strategy; and reach beyond real and perceived boundaries.Simplifying: We are committed to making things measurable, repeatable and scalable; focusing on outcomes not activities; and eliminating complexity to increase focus.Anticipating: We predict long-term business and organizational needs; challenge assumptions; and expect and prepare for the unexpected.More About MedifastMedifast (NYSE: MED) is the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, which offers scientifically developed products, clinically proven plans and the support of Coaches and a Community to help Clients achieve Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. Based on more than 40 years of experience, Medifast has redefined direct selling by combining the best aspects of the model. Its community of independent OPTAVIA Coaches has impacted 2 million lives and teaches Clients how to develop holistic healthy habits through the proprietary Habits of Health® Transformational System. Medifast is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and ranked second on FORTUNE's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list in 2020. The company was also named to Forbes' 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America list in 2017. For more information, visit MedifastInc.com or OPTAVIA.com and follow @Medifast on Twitter.Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Medifast.