2027 Summer Intern - Clinical Supply

Kyowa Kirin; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. invites rising juniors and seniors to join a hybrid summer internship in Princeton, NJ, focusing on Clinical Supply Chain operations. You will gain exposure to planning, packaging, and delivering investigational products for global trials.

The role develops skills in supply planning, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration, with a project to present actionable recommendations to the team. Requires 3.0 GPA and US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a relevant field.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in healthcare, supply chain operations, or clinical development.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical Supply Chain activities to ensure investigational products are available for patients in trials.
• Assist with supply planning and execution across regional and global networks.
• Coordinate clinical trial supply setup activities and help meet project timelines.
• Partner with external vendors and CDMOs for packaging, labeling, and delivery.
• Monitor shipments and documentation to support compliant operations.
• Complete an intern project and present recommendations to the team.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Prioritization

Cross-functional teamwork

Healthcare interest

Education

Undergraduate student (rising junior/senior)

Job description

Kyowa Kirin is a global specialty pharmaceutical company backed by more than 70 years of breakthrough life science innovation, dedicated to discovering and advancing treatments for diseases in which unmet need is greatest. Based in Japan with worldwide operations, we work across the continuum from drug discovery to commercialization, guided by our commitment to patients and their families.

Our research teams, located in California and around the world, are focused on developing the next generation of antibody, cell, and gene therapies, with particular emphasis on bone and mineral disorders, hemato-oncology, and rare diseases. We accelerate development through collaborations with industry, academia, patients, and healthcare providers, and since 2018 we have introduced four new therapies serving patients with progressive illnesses often in need of new therapeutic alternatives.

Our culture is grounded in our values: Commitment to Life, Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork/Wa, and brought to life through the Kabegoe Principles, which define the behaviors and actions that guide how we work together to deliver meaningful impact for patients.

We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and mindful of the countless individuals still waiting for their own breakthroughs. A commitment to making people smile unites our efforts. Learn more atwww.kkna.kyowakirin.com .

Join the Supply Chain team for a paid summer internship focused on Clinical Supply Chain operations. You'll gain exposure to how investigational products are planned, managed, packaged, and delivered to support clinical trials around the world. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in supply chain, operations, healthcare, or the pharmaceutical industry. This is a hybrid internship based in Princeton, NJ requiring a minimum of 2 days on site per week.

What You Will Do

• Support Clinical Supply Chain activities that help ensure investigational products are available for patients participating in clinical trials.
• Assist with supply planning and execution activities across regional and global clinical trial networks.
• Help coordinate clinical trial supply setup activities and support project timelines.
• Partner with external vendors and Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) to support packaging, labeling, and delivery activities.
• Monitor shipments, temperature excursion reporting, and documentation to support compliant clinical supply operations.
• Complete a meaningful intern project and present recommendations to the team.

What We Are Looking For

• Rising junior, or senior interested in Clinical Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in healthcare, supply chain operations, or clinical development.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Internship Requirements

• Available to work for the full internship period from May 25, 2027 through August 20, 2027.
• Able to work a hybrid schedule and live within commutable distance of Princeton, NJ.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Why Intern with Kyowa Kirin?

Interning at Kyowa Kirin means joining a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll contribute to meaningful projects, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and experience a culture where every voice is welcomed and encouraged. If you're looking for an internship where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact, we'd love to meet you

The anticipated hourly rate for this position will be $21.00 to $24.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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