2027 Future Talent Program - Global Development Quality (GDQ) - 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 and Development Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our company's success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Our company is on a quest for cures and is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Today, our focus is directly fixed on this goal. Our Research and Development Division is a true scientific research facility of tomorrow and will take our company’s leading discovery capabilities and world-class small molecule and biologics research and development (R&D) expertise to create breakthrough science that radically changes the way we approach serious diseases. 

Within our Research Labs division, the Quality Assurance group is seeking two interns who will work collaboratively in a team environment to help advance Quality throughout the drug development life cycle.

GDQ Internship Opportunity (2 positions): 

The role of Global Development Quality (GDQ) within our Research and Development Division QA is to ensure that clinical supplies are safe and manufactured with appropriate quality in compliance with regulatory requirements. The GDQ team does this by ensuring that there is a strong foundation of quality systems, qualification and validation of our facilities, equipment, and computer/automation systems, and tools to operate against. The team also manages product, document, and system life cycles. 

GDQ provides quality oversight of manufacturing, packaging and labeling, testing, and release of materials from early- to late-stage clinical trials conducted across the globe for small- and large-molecule (biologics and vaccines) development compounds, API/drug substance, drug product, and finished good within our internal and external networks.  

The intern positions will support the organization by leading small projects and/or assisting with important project-specific tasks.  These deliverables will help advance our operating model and enable new technology implementation with the goal of increasing our efficiency, agility and flexibility to ensure success in the dynamic development environment.  

These tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Development of collaboration tools to improve communication & coordination

• Development of data visualization tools and solutions

• Document review & management, including technical editing

• Project management, including meeting coordination & facilitation

• Quality-focused support of clinical manufacturing operations.

Locations: 1 position at West Point, PA and 1 position at Rahway, NJ

The interns in QA will also have the opportunity to network with the QA Leadership Team, which will provide a broad perspective on quality throughout the drug development continuum.  They will also: 

• Gain an understanding of the phases of drug development.  

• Gain an understanding of the importance of quality in ensuring the rights and well-being of patients and the welfare of animals; helping to meet the intent of global regulatory requirements through robust processes and procedures; and ensuring subject, company, and regulator ​confidence and public trust in our company.​ 

• Interact with our company employees who have broad experience across the pharmaceutical industry.  

We are seeking intern candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment. 

Required Experience and Skills:  

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

• Candidates must be a current student pursuing a BS or MS degree in a science or engineering discipline.

• Candidates must have strong organizational skills 

• Candidates must have demonstrated ability to take initiative and own deliverables 

• Candidates must have demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills, and ability to work in a team environment 

• Candidates must have demonstrated the capability to develop innovative solutions to challenges 

• Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Experience and Skills: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) ​

• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, Spotfire

• Capabilities for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, including leading small projects

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 $39,108 through $111,111

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/9/2026

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