Onco Drug-Device Combo Products Intern

Biopharma Asia; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is offering a Global Oncology Internship Program in Cambridge, MA. This 12-week summer internship integrates engineering and life sciences within an oncology R&D team focused on drug-device combinations.

The program emphasizes benchtop experimentation, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on lab experience in a hybrid setting. Eligible students are enrolled in accredited programs, must maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be legally authorized to work in the US with CPT requirements

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the US with CPT requirements disclosed at application.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited university program throughout internship.
• Not graduating before, during, or after the internship period.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 across coursework.
• Pursuing an engineering or related science degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Pharmaceutical fields.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct benchtop experiments to evaluate drug-device products under guidance.
• Support development and preparation of placebo formulations for testing.
• Evaluate mechanical and physical properties of formulations for testing.
• Perform mechanical characterization to relate material properties to device performance.
• Conduct device insertion/removal and functional benchtop testing with test fixtures.
• Assist with development and optimization of experimental methods and setups.
• Prepare test samples and perform mechanical testing with lab equipment.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends.
• Maintain accurate lab records and document methods and observations.
• Attend Bench to Bedside Lecture Series to learn drug development processes.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across cross-functional teams.
• Summarize findings and present results to the R&D team at internship end.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Education

Biomedical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Slack

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Career Programs

Job Sub Function

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Oncology Internship Program Overview

The Global Oncology Internship Program at Johnson & Johnson is a comprehensive learning and professional experience at one of the world’s leading health care companies. This program is designed to build a future pool of talent/candidates who may pursue and apply for other opportunities at Johnson & Johnson upon successfully completing their degree program. The goal of this internship program is to provide students with experience in working in a large pharmaceutical R&D setting and to gain an understanding of the science and process of novel drug/device development. The internship position is a full-time opportunity expecting to last approximately 12 weeks (May 10th - August 13th, 2027).

We work on a “hybrid model” if you are NOT lab based. This means that you will be asked to report on site three times a week and can work remotely twice a week.

Job Description

We offer an inclusive work culture that is open, innovative, and performance driven. As a summer intern you will support an oncology research and development team focused on drug-device combination products. The intern will work closely with scientists and engineers on a defined laboratory-based project supporting the design, development, and characterization of combination products. The project is expected to focus primarily on benchtop device testing, placebo development and characterization, and mechanical testing, providing hands‑on experience with experimental design, laboratory testing, data analysis, and product development.

Responsibilities may include

• Plan and conduct benchtop experiments to evaluate the performance and functionality of drug-device combination products under the guidance of R&D scientists and engineers.
• Support development and preparation of placebo formulations/materials for use in device testing and characterization studies.
• Evaluate mechanical and physical properties of placebo formulations/materials and assess their suitability for simulating drug product behavior during device testing.
• Perform mechanical characterization and comparative testing to understand relationships between material properties, device design, and device performance.
• Conduct device insertion/removal, deployment, or other functional benchtop testing using representative test models and fixtures.
• Assist with development and optimization of experimental methods, test setups, and protocols for evaluating device performance.
• Prepare test samples and perform mechanical testing using relevant laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data to identify trends and compare test conditions.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and document experimental methods, observations, results, and conclusions.
• Attend “Bench to Bedside” Lecture Series to gain knowledge of the drug development process and clinical research
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and other cross‑functional partners to understand how laboratory findings support broader product development activities.
• Summarize findings and present project results and recommendations to the R&D team at the conclusion of the internship.

Qualifications

• Legally/permanently authorized to work in the US with no required sponsorships. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) requirements must be communicated at time of application
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited University or College program throughout the duration of the internship
• Must not be graduating before, during, or after the start or end of the internship program
• Undergraduate students with completion of a minimum of four semesters at program start or graduate students are eligible
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 which is reflective of all college coursework
• Student in good standing, working towards the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degrees
• Currently pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.
• Coursework or experience in laboratory research, mechanics, materials characterization, experimental design, or data analysis is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, an interest in hands‑on laboratory work, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Self‑motivated, future scientist leaders passionate about drug development and clinical research
• Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or service programs is desired
• Detailed oriented with good organizational skills
• Possess strong leadership skills to participate and contribute to internship program initiatives and events
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Great interpersonal, verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead peers, project teams and present to project and senior leadership teams
• Enthusiastic, collaborative, able to build relationships and work within global matrixed and cross‑functional teams
• Ability to work on and balance multiple project deliverables
• Working knowledge and/or experience using Slack, Microsoft suite of business applications/tools including but not limited to Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Teams, and Word, etc.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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