Grad Intern – R&D Strategy, Performance Excellence

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement R&D strategies and roadmaps.

• Oversee and direct functional transformations, ongoing enhancements, and performance management throughout R&D functions.

• Achieve business outcomes that enhance R&D productivity and operational excellence on a global scale.

• Collaborate effectively with teams in Research & Development, the Chief Medical Office, and various other departments and levels.

• Diagnose issues and conduct research to inform solutions.

• Propose recommendations through both qualitative and quantitative analyses.

• Complete final projects focused on strategic transformation, capability development, or business performance excellence.

• Lead comprehensive transformations, including the case for change, planning, design, implementation, and value realization.

• Facilitate digital transformation, cultural shifts, process enhancements, executive sponsorship, structured decision-making, and change management initiatives.

• Enhance employee skills, knowledge, and competencies via training, leadership development, and talent management strategies.

• Apply leading practices and optimize operations using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be available to work on a full-time basis.

• Expected to maintain enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program or co-op.

• Student must reside in the United States throughout the duration of the internship program.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship, a Master’s program for a Master’s internship, a PharmD program for a PharmD internship, or a Ph.D. program for a Ph.D. internship from an accredited college or university.

• Completion of the first year of the MBA, Master’s, PharmD, or Ph.D. program prior to the start of the internship.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the entirety of this program.

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Management Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.

• Ability to adapt and effectively respond to ambiguity, evolving circumstances, and shifting priorities.

• Basic understanding of project management concepts, business processes, and/or change management experience is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

• Collaborative workplace culture.

• Support for professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Opportunities for executive and social networking events.

• Participation in community volunteer projects.

• Inclusive working environment.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.