R&D Operations - Clinical Quality Management Intern

Daiichi Sankyo; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo is offering a Summer 2027 R&D Operations internship in Clinical Quality Management. You will support CQO activities, assist with inspection readiness, data tracking, and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes process improvement, documentation, and teamwork within the R&D organization.

The internship targets students pursuing life sciences or related fields, with strong attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly. 37.5 hours per week, on-site in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, pharmacy, nursing, clinical research, quality management, business, data analytics, or related field.
• Interest in clinical research, quality, business processes, continuous improvement, or the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Prior pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research experience is not required.
• Enthusiasm, curiosity, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take responsibility for assigned work.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a professional, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage deadlines, follow templates, ask questions, and incorporate feedback with supervision.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills for organizing information and identifying inconsistencies.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
• AI and ML experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned components of routine CQO activities under team oversight.
• Assist with inspection readiness assessments and study-level touchpoints.
• Maintain trackers, logs, dashboards, and supporting CQO documentation.
• Participate in CQO and cross-functional meetings; prepare materials and capture decisions.
• Support development of CQO tools, templates, and communications; assist with process mapping.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

AI/ML experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences/healthcare/pharmacy/clinical research/quality management/data analytics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an R&D Operations - Clinical Quality Management Intern for Summer 2027. This position works for approximately 37.5 hours per week.

The Summer Intern will support the day-to-day execution of Clinical Quality Oversight (CQO) activities within R&D Operations. Working under the direction and oversight of CQO team members, the intern will assist with inspection readiness activities, quality assessments, study- and function-level engagement support, quality information tracking, communications, and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Quality Oversight Activity Support: Execute assigned components of routine CQO activities under team oversight. This may include gathering and organizing information, reviewing materials against defined checklists or criteria, documenting observations, preparing working files, and tracking follow-up actions for team review.
• Inspection Readiness and Assessment Support: Assist with the preparation and execution of inspection readiness assessments, study-level touchpoints, functional-level touchpoints, and targeted reviews. Support meeting preparation, evidence collection, note taking, action tracking, and development of draft summaries using established tools and templates.
• Quality Information and Tracking: Maintain trackers, logs, dashboards, and supporting documentation used to monitor CQO activities, identified risks, observations, commitments, and due dates. Perform basic data checks and organize information so that CQO team members can review status, trends, and potential follow-up needs.
• Cross-Functional Meeting and Project Support: Participate in CQO and cross-functional meetings, prepare agendas or background materials, capture decisions and action items, and follow up on assigned tasks. Collaborate with colleagues across R&D functions while escalating questions or uncertainties to the supervising CQO team member.
• Tools, Communications, and Continuous Improvement: Support the development and maintenance of CQO tools, templates, job aids, presentations, and communications. Assist with process mapping, research, document comparison, and other improvement activities intended to increase clarity, consistency, efficiency, and awareness.

Internship Deliverable: Complete an assigned project or defined set of deliverables aligned with current CQO priorities. Summarize the work performed, key learnings, and recommendations or next steps in a final presentation or written report, with guidance from the CQO team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, pharmacy, nursing, clinical research, quality management, business, data analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in clinical research, quality, business processes, continuous improvement, or the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Prior pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research experience is not required.
• Enthusiasm, curiosity, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take responsibility for assigned work.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a professional, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks, manage deadlines, follow established instructions and templates, ask questions, and incorporate feedback while working with oversight.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to organize information and identify inconsistencies for team review.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• AI and ML experience preferred.

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Range

USD$17.23 - USD$58.15