Intern, Medical Affairs - Summer 2026
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Chiesi USA
Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp™ and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work.
At Chiesi, we share an entrepreneurial spirit and act as a force for good, pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the wellbeing of our people, patients, and communities. We offer a work environment where professionals have the opportunity to build a purposeful career focused on helping others while achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, meeting exciting challenges, and engaging in important and rewarding work.
Internship Program Overview
Our 10-week summer internship program gives students hands-on experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while learning about our organization. Interns will connect with leaders, participate in development sessions like self-assessments and business overviews, and take part in networking and community initiatives. The program concludes with a final presentation to leaders and peers, where interns showcase their work, share ideas, and receive valuable feedback.
Who we are looking for
This is what you will do
This position provides the intern with understanding and active involvement of the many medical affairs activities contributing to the overall Medical Affairs strategy.
You’ll be responsible for:
General Understanding of the Pharmaceutical Industry and Medical Affairs: Under the guidance of Medical Affairs colleagues, the intern will gain a foundational understanding of the Pharmaceutical industry and Medical Affair’s role within the industry. This includes but is not limited to:
- Drug development and approval phases
- Medical Affair’s team structure and roles within the company as well as externally facing the healthcare community
- Principles of Medical and Scientific Communications and handling of unsolicited requests for off-label information from healthcare professionals (HCPs)
- Product-specific information as needed
Focus Area: Under the direction of the Medical Communications Head, the intern will support short-term and medium-term projects, including:
- Translate scientific data into creative story-telling through various communication channels, including digital assets, Medical Information Standard Response Letters, infographics and Slide Decks;
- Review promotional material for fair & balanced, scientific accuracy;
- Update and compile relevant published literature, including evaluate data & communicate notable updates to internal medical team;
- Assist with Medical Information Request processing
- Present a capstone project as determined by intern with Medical Communications Head
- Perform other Medical Communication-related duties and responsibilities as time allows
Professional Development: according to the intern’s professional interest, the intern will have the ability to participate in activities including but not limited to: regulatory, quality, pharmacovigilance, journal club presentations, pharmaceutical industry grant reviews, investigator-initiated study management. The candidate will also have the opportunity to set up 1-on-1 interviews with Medical Affairs colleagues and collaborative partners
You will need to have
- Current graduate-level student area in the life sciences space with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026 or later
- Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and evaluating scientific literature
- Demonstrated proficiency in written, verbal and face-to-face communication to effectively present information to and influence decision making of managers, working partners (local and global)
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and multifunctional resources concurrently while maintaining high attention to detail while responding to rapidly changing priorities and aggressive deadlines
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), and Adobe
We would prefer for you to have
- Currently enrolled as a PharmD or PhD
- Previous exposure to pharmaceutical industry (i.e. clinical development, quality assurance, regulatory, medical affairs)
- Fundamental understanding of Regulatory & US federal regulations
Location
This is a hybrid role based in Cary, NC. Interns are expected to work on-site up to 3 days per week.
What we offer
No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.
Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
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