Medical Science Intern - Gastroenterology

At Johnson & Johnson, we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the world’s the most significant healthcare challenges. Our Corporate, Consumer Health, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceutical teams leverage data, real-world insights, and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines. We're disrupting outdated healthcare ecosystems and infusing them with transformative ideas to help people thrive throughout every stage of their lives. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there’s no limit to the impact you can make here. Are you ready to reimagine healthcare?

Here, your career breakthroughs will change the future of health, in all the best ways. And you’ll change, too. You’ll be inspired, and you’ll inspire people across the world to change how they care for themselves and those they love. Amplify your impact. Join us!

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we take pride in being the #1 Pharmaceutical company in Canada. We are dedicated to addressing and solving some of the most important unmet medical needs of our time in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, metabolic and chronic diseases and women’s health. Motivated by our commitment to patients, we bring innovative products, services and solutions to people throughout the world.

Please visit https://innovativemedicine.jnj.com/canada/ for more information.

We offer a work culture that is open, creative, and performance driven with an environment that is fun and sophisticated. Within our facilities we have a fitness center that you can access and an online company store, exclusive to employees, where you can purchase J&J products. We also offer opportunities for employees to get involved in sports teams, social events and to volunteer with local charities.

Position Overview

Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine is looking for a hardworking and driven student leader to join our team as a Medical Science Intern - Gastroenterology, located in our Toronto office. The internship will give you the chance to support and lead Medical Science projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform deep scientific dives in Immunology therapeutic areas
• Provide project management support for various medical science activities
• Strategically monitor literature and competitive landscape to uncover opportunities and ensure timely internal communications
• Assist with the development of scientifically balanced presentations and materials, and manage the medical materials review processes
• Support coordination of publications and medical writing to contribute to evidence dissemination activities
• Assist with the planning and execution of local evidence generation activities
• Coordinate medical science pre- and post-congress activities by tracking key data presentations
• Maintain up to date clinical study trackers for medical science team reference
• Collaborate with agencies on specific projects
• Assist with the department’s effort to operationalize and improve critical departmental processes
• Be an active member of the therapeutic area Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

Education:

• University degree in Life Sciences or related discipline is required
• Current enrollment in a graduate degree program (PhD or MSc) or a professional degree program (PharmD) is preferred

Experience and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong research and critical-thinking skills
• Strong learning agility
• Proven project management and organization skills
• Problem-solver
• Knowledge of Immunology therapeutic area would be an asset

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.