Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications Intern Sunnyvale , California

As an AbbVie Summer Intern, you will participate in a paid, ten-week summer program that is focused on providing students with robust projects throughout the summer. As an intern, you will be located at our office in Sunnyvale, CA, with housing and shuttle services for eligible students.

General Position:

Scientific Communications ' summer internship program provides the opportunity to gain first-hand experience with the different functional areas of the Medical Affairs organization (e.g., Scientific Communications, Field Medical, Medical Sciences, Disease Area Lead, Scientific & Patient Advocacy) as well as broad exposure to various related roles (e.g., Commercial, Regulatory, Safety/Pharmacovigilance) within industry. The program accentuates the growth and development of its participant by providing networking opportunities, career development and involvement in projects that make a significant contribution to the Medical Affairs organization.

Assignment Details:

• Monitor compendium and relevant guidelines for updates, conduct analyses of changes, and provide summary of findings to SciComm team
• Assist with monthly literature surveillance monitoring, identifying articles of interest according to relevant criteria determined by SciComm team, providing brief summaries/analyses, and reviewing findings with assigned manager
• Assist with evaluating medical accuracy of Medical Education (e.g., field medical tools, advisory board content) and promotional materials
• Contribute to authoring and ensuring medical accuracy of medical information resources (e.g., standard response letters and frequently asked questions)
• Review relevant article of interest to perform a journal club and present analysis and findings to the SciComm team
• Support SciComm program activities as needed

Basic:

• Completed at least one year of college education before beginning internship
• Currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited University graduate program
• Graduate Level Student
• Be an active student in good standing at an accredited university
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated).

Preferred:

• Must be current student (PharmD, MD/DO, or PhD) who is studying/ has studied coursework relevant to internship scope of requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills is required
• Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment. Must be able to work independently as well as be a cross-functional team player, as needed
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Scientific & Medical terminology acumen

Final Presentation

Each Intern is expected to prepare a short presentation to their team to share what they have learned through their internship and how they hope their new knowledge will help them secure their future career. Presentations should be 5-10 minutes long and should include visual aid (posters or PowerPoint).