Intern, Clinical Operations

Position 

This 10-week summer internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Clinical Operations function in a collaborative, fast-paced biotech environment. The Clinical Operations Intern will support study management, Site Engagement and Monitoring Excellence (SEME), and Clinical Study Management (CSM) initiatives that support clinical trial execution and operational excellence. In this role, you will gain exposure to the end-to-end clinical trial lifecycle, including study start-up, study conduct, site engagement, and operational analytics. This internship is designed to provide experience supporting operational strategy initiatives, including resource optimization, data visualization, and process automation, while contributing to the successful execution of clinical trials. 

About You 

You are enthusiastic about improving patient care through clinical research and are excited to learn how clinical trials are operationalized. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving problems, and are eager to explore how data and technology can improve clinical trial execution. You are detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and motivated to learn new tools, processes, and operational strategies that support clinical development. 

What You’ll Do 

• Support study teams with clinical study activities. 
• Assist with development and optimization of SEME resource planning and monitoring strategies. 
• Support development of data visualization dashboards and spreadsheets to track clinical trial performance, site health, and monitoring operational metrics. 
• Assist with evaluation and exploration of automation opportunities, including potential use of AI to streamline operational tasks and workflows. 
• Support site health assessment initiatives by reviewing site performance data and identifying operational trends. 
• Assist with preparation and review of clinical trial documentation, and training materials, including regulatory and site-related materials. 
• Support maintenance and tracking of study milestones and operational metrics within Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and other planning tools. 
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Present internship project outcomes and key learnings. 

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PharmD degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. 
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework. 
• Must be enrolled in school during the internship program. 
• Fundamental understanding of clinical research, drug development, and regulatory frameworks. 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. 
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities. 
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 
• Interest in clinical operations, clinical trial execution, and operational innovation. 
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during core business hours for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer internship program. 

The expected hourly pay range for this role is $36 - $48/hour. Placement within this range is determined based on education level.