Oncology Preclinical Safety & TS Intern
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
As a summer intern in the Preclinical Safety & Translational Sciences (PSTS) role, you will be a member of a global matrixed team dedicated to the research and development of oncologic therapeutics, gaining an understanding of the role of PSTS in oncology drug development, exposure to nonclinical safety evaluation and translational decision-making, and experience working within a matrixed, cross-functional R&D environment.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Working under the mentorship of PSTS scientists and contributing to one or more project-focused workstreams
- Support nonclinical safety strategy development for oncology programs, including review and synthesis of toxicology, pathology, and translational biology data
- Assist in the interpretation and integration of preclinical data (e.g., histopathology, clinical pathology, biodistribution, target expression) to inform translational risk assessments
- Contribute to cross functional discussions with Oncology partners to understand how safety findings influence program decisions across discovery, preclinical, and early clinical development
- Support preparation of internal presentations, summaries, or reports (e.g., study readouts, risk assessments, or program overviews)
- Participate in the Oncology 'Bench to Bedside' lecture series, networking events, and intern development activities
- Present a final project (poster or oral presentation) at the end of program intern symposium
- Gaining overall understanding of clinical research and drug development including but not limited to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), International Conference of Harmony (ICH) guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Attend 'Bench to Bedside' Lecture Series to gain broader knowledge of the drug development process and clinical research
- Participating in department and team meetings
- Participating in clinical and cross-functional team meetings
- Collaboration with and/or assigned projects from other various functional disciplines
- Leadership opportunities on specific internship program activities and/or group projects
- Abstract/poster preparation and presentation at organization-wide annual research symposium
- Other projects as assigned
Requirements
- 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
- Graduate students in good standing, currently in a matriculated program and must be pursuing a master's degree (Clinical Sciences, Clinical Research, Nursing, etc.), Physician's Assistant, PharmD or PhD degree or similar degrees
- Undergraduate students in good standing with completion of at least six semesters enrolled in clinical, pharmacy, premed, physician's assistant, nursing programs or similar areas of study will be considered
- Self-motivated future scientists 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 program initiatives and events
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Great interpersonal, verbal and 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.
- Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future
Benefits
- Mentorship program
- Networking events
- Intern development activities
- Professional experience
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.