Summer Intern - Development Operations
Insmed Incorporated
Summary
We're looking for a Summer Intern - Development Operations on the Clinical Development Team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. The Insmed Summer Internship Program is designed to give you more than just a glimpse into the pharmaceutical industry—it's a chance to make a real impact. Over the course of the summer, you'll gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful team projects, and learn directly from skilled professionals who are invested in your growth. Our 2027 Summer Intern program is a full-time (40 hours per week), 12-week, paid internship. The internship may present opportunities for rotational assignments within the function, and the intern will be assigned goals and objectives that will support the strategic business plan of the company.
Job description
About the Role
We're looking for a Summer Intern - Development Operations on the Clinical Development Team to help us expand what's possible for patients with serious diseases. The Insmed Summer Internship Program is designed to give you more than just a glimpse into the pharmaceutical industry—it's a chance to make a real impact. Over the course of the summer, you'll gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful team projects, and learn directly from skilled professionals who are invested in your growth. Our 2027 Summer Intern program is a full-time (40 hours per week), 12-week, paid internship. The internship may present opportunities for rotational assignments within the function, and the intern will be assigned goals and objectives that will support the strategic business plan of the company.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a corporate environment in the pharmaceutical industry, receive mentoring from highly skilled professionals, and work on dynamic team projects.
- Assess how Development Operations (Dev Ops) teams currently use shared tools and identify opportunities to work more efficiently — for example, optimizing Microsoft Teams for communication and project coordination, or building out structured SharePoint sites for centralized document management, cross-team visibility, and streamlined workflows.
- Rotate between the four Dev Ops groups (responsibilities may change based on the group you are supporting at a given time): Clinical Trial Operations, Clinical Business Operations, Clinical Program Optimization and Innovation, Medical Writing and Trial Transparency & Disclosure
- Shadow individuals in various roles within Dev Ops (e.g., Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Trial Assistant, Trial Master File Specialist, Clinical Finance Manager, Medical Writer, Trial Transparency and Disclosure Manager, Vendor Alliance Manager, Clinical Process Manager)
- Support special projects and work group initiatives with a goal to enhance Dev Ops ability to conduct efficient, high-quality clinical trials
- Review trial related documents, spreadsheets, and systems to assess the accuracy and completeness of information e.g., clinical site generated documents, Trial Master Files, financial spreadsheets, protocols
Who You Are
You are a current student working on a Bachelor's, Master's, or advanced level degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Nursing, or Accounting.
- Interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry
- High level understanding of what clinical trials are and their purpose
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace.
Requirements
- Current student working on a Bachelor's, Master's, or advanced level degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Nursing, or Accounting
- Interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry
- High level understanding of what clinical trials are and their purpose
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace
Benefits
- Paid company holidays
- Hands-on learning
- Networking opportunities
- Mentorship
- Professional development
- Office amenities
Company overview
Insmed Incorporated is a people-first global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, with offices and research locations throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan, the company focuses on delivering first- and best-in-class therapies for underserved patient communities. Insmed's portfolio includes two approved therapies for chronic lung diseases: ARIKAYCE for Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease and BRINSUPRI for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. The company is advancing a diverse pipeline of mid- to late-stage investigational medicines and cutting-edge drug discovery programs spanning gene therapy, AI-driven protein engineering, RNA end-joining, and synthetic rescue technologies. Recognized as the No. 1 Science Top Employer for five consecutive years, Insmed employs 1,001-5,000 professionals globally and maintains a strong commitment to innovation, patient-centricity, and corporate responsibility.