Intern- Medical Information

SK Life Science, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is looking for a Medical Information intern in Paramus, NJ. This paid internship provides opportunities to assist in various medical information duties and undertake projects. Ideal candidates are pharmacy students who can work 40 hours weekly from late May to mid-August and possess strong communication and organizational skills. You will enhance your understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and gain practical experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work 40 hours a week between May 27th, 2025, through August 15th.
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision.
• Interest in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks and medical information-related projects.
• Enhance medical writing skills through research and document review.
• Provide suggestions for improving internal processes.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organized

Ability to work well independently

Strong desire to gain hands-on experience

Ability to multitask

Education

Professional years of pharmacy school curriculum (P1–P4)

Job description

The Medical Information intern will primarily assist the department with a variety of duties, ranging from completing administrative tasks to supporting various Medical Information‑related activities and projects, to shadowing team members in strategic discussions. The intern will also be exposed to broader Medical Affairs‑related activities. The intern will be involved in project‑based work that will allow them the opportunity to learn in a corporate environment at a pharmaceutical company. In general, the intern will be encouraged and expected to offer recommendations for process improvements/enhancements on all matters. The intern, in collaboration with SKLSI team members, will develop goals at the beginning of the internship. The intern will take on an active support role and should be comfortable asking questions and taking initiative in order to best enhance their contributions to SKLSI and their own educational experience. Assignment of responsibilities will be commensurate with demonstrated abilities, and where possible, will be aligned with the intern’s goals. This is a paid internship located at the Paramus, NJ facility.

Responsibilities

• Understands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and other aspects of the business.
• Provides ideas to grow and improve the business
• Enhance medical writing skills through researching, creating/updating, and reviewing fairly and scientifically balanced response documents to answer unsolicited medical inquiries
• Assist with promotional and/or medical material review process to ensure materials are scientifically accurate and fairly balanced
• Understand the function of medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry
• Understand the collaborative efforts and multidisciplinary involvement with other departments, such as regulatory, legal, and commercial, to achieve objectives
• Accepts designated, business‑focus tasks and/or projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship.
• Provide suggestions to management for improving internal processes
• Learns and becomes proficient on internal systems
• Must be organized and able to effectively multitask
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and has the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Optimize written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Prepare applicable documents as needed
• Respond to requests from leadership to support various projects and initiatives that may arise.
• Maintain clear communication with colleagues and Department Head.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Must be in the professional years of pharmacy school curriculum (P1–P4)
• Must be available to work 40 hours a week (9 AM – 5 PM) between the dates of May 27 th 2025 through August 15 th. If you are in a rotation during this time, please do not apply
• Highly organized with strong focus on accuracy
• Abilitytoworkwellunsupervised
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a small entrepreneurial company
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑directed and able to work without supervision
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in pharmaceutical industry
• Strong desire to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced organization