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Medical Affairs Summer Internship (PharmD Students - P1 to P2)


Company : Eisai


Location : Nutley, NJ


Created : 2026-04-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.**About the Internship****The Medical Affairs Summer Internship provides early exposure to the role of Medical Affairs within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology organization. This program is designed for pharmacy students between their first and second professional years who are interested in learning how scientific evidence, clinical practice, and strategic communication come together in industry terns will gain hands-on experience supporting Medical Affairs projects while learning from experienced medical and scientific professionals.This is a Nutley-based Internship within our Medical Affairs Department. Our Hybrid Work Schedule in office days are Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays. The duration of the internship is 12 weeks. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy (PharmD program), preferably having completed at least one professional year.****What You Will Learn**- Understand the role and impact of Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry - Learn how clinical evidence is evaluated and communicated - Develop foundational skills in medical writing and scientific presentations -Observecross-functional collaboration withotherteams, including Market Access, Commercial, Clinical, etc. - Explore career pathways within Medical Affairs**Key Responsibilities and Sample Projects**- Support development of disease state or therapeutic area overview materials - Summarize and analyze primary medical literature - Assist with medical information-style responses under supervision-Contribute todigitalsocial medialistening and content creation -Conduct literature searches in support of Medical Affairs initiatives-Participatein AIhuman-in-the-loop implementation and testing -Participatein team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities**Internship Structure**- Orientation and compliance training at the start of the program - Project-based work with defined deliverables - Regular mentorship check-ins with Medical Affairs professionals - Educational sessions covering various Medical Affairs roles - End-of-program capstone presentation to Medical Affairs leadership**Qualifications**Required: - Currently enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program - Completion of first professional year (P1) by internship start - Strong interest in Medical Affairs or the pharmaceutical industry - Ability to interpret,analyze,and summarize scientific literature - Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred: - Interest inMedical Affairs,scientificcommunications, orother Pharmacistindustry roles - Experience with literature evaluation or presentations**What You Will Gain**- Early exposure to Medical Affairs as a pharmacy career path - Development of scientific communication skills - Professional mentorship and career guidance - Insight into fellowship, rotation, or entry-level Medical Affairs opportunities**Application Requirements**Pleasesubmitthe followingwith your application: - Resume or CV -A Cover Letterwith astatement of interest (1 page or less) describing your interest in Medical Affairs and what you hope to gain from the internship**Eisai Salary Transparency Language:**The hourly rate for the Medical Affairs Summer Internship (PharmD Students - P1 to P2) is : $25.Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. Please click on the following link for more information:Right To WorkE-Verify ParticipationEisai is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company also strives for a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. It is Eisai’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination in employment and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of any protected status, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, p regnancy, ancestry, creed, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Eisai is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Vet