OncoImmuno Cross Functional Area Intern

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2025 Summer Intern (Oncology and Immunology TA) – (Undergraduate/Graduate)

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.

The OncoImmuno Summer Intern Program at Johnson & Johnson is a comprehensive learning and professional experience at one of the world’s leading healthcare 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 expecting to last 3 months (May 12 – August 15, 2025).

Based on business needs, internship positions may be available at various J&J locations throughout the US, including, but not limited to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and California. We work on a “hybrid model” if you are NOT lab-based. 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. You will apply for ONE overall Cross-Function intern position which will provide eligibility for specific department opportunities across various functions. The Cross-Functional interns may be assigned (based on availability) to one specific functional area including but not limited to Clinical Pharmacology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials (DEICT), Global Medical Safety, Delivery Unit and Trial Management, Portfolio Asset Management, and Regulatory Affairs. As a summer intern in a Cross-Functional Area role, you will be a member of a global matrixed team dedicated to the research and development of oncologic or immunologic therapeutics including execution of clinical strategies; the clinical and operational implementation of complex compound programs in Phase I to III clinical oncology or immunology studies. The selected candidates will be assigned a mentor and will have the opportunity to contribute projects in their assigned function specific area.

The Onco Immuno Cross-Functional Area Intern may contribute to Cross-Functional Trial Team (CFTT) activities. The intern may also collaborate with other project teams in various functional disciplines in monitoring and/or supporting various function specific projects. Each intern will have their own or group assigned projects and will be expected to present their work to their project teams, the oncology or immunology Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and as a poster/abstract at the research symposium at the end of the internship.

The goal of this internship program is to provide undergraduate and graduate 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 disease states, diagnosis, treatments, and the mechanism of action behind the emerging drugs being developed in conduct of our clinical trials. Students will also receive training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), function specific training, and related systems and tools.

Overall 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)
• Participating in department and cross-functional team meetings
• Shadowing key functional roles for learning/development opportunities
• Collaboration and or assigned projects from other specific functional teams
• Leadership opportunities on specific internship program activities and or group projects
• Abstract/poster preparation and presentation at organization-wide research symposium
• 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 with completion of a minimum of four semesters
• Student in good standing, working towards the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Currently enrolled in a biology, chemistry, clinical pharmacology/pharmacodynamics, pre-med, health sciences, public health, physician assistant, or nursing program or studies in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) or Health Equity/Disparities or similar areas
• Graduate students must be pursuing a master’s degree (Health Sciences, Public Health), PharmD or PhD degree
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 which is reflective of all college coursework
• Self-motivated and passionate about drug development and clinical research
• Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or service programs is desired
• Detailed oriented with good organizational skills
• Possess strong leadership skills to participate and contribute to program initiatives and events
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Great interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation skills; leading 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, Slack, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.

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.