The Global Regulatory Affairs and Drug Safety (GRADS) Alliance Management Summer Internship opportunity is designed to expose a selected individual to the roles and responsibilities of alliance and vendor management within the pharmaceutical industry setting. The selected individual will gain exposure to alliance and vendor management processes such as business partner agreements and commitment reporting, pharmacovigilance exhibits, and vendor selection, negotiations, and oversight of deliverables for the regulatory affairs and drug safety organization as well as learn of the interactions between disciplines involved in drug development. The focus of this internship is to familiarize the GRADS intern and the various projects, tasks, and work that the GRADS Alliance Management department and GRADS organization contribute to the overall success of the company.
location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Support and shadow alliance and vendor management activities:
- Learn and develop an understanding of alliance and vendor management, regulatory and safety sciences, drug development framework, and pharmaceutical industry through focused assignments.
- Assist GRADS Alliance Management with managing, updating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Tools, and Templates.
- Assist with collection and documentation of vendor Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements, and recording of meeting minutes for vendor meetings.
- Gain an understanding of the company Organized Data Collection Program process, including concept initiation, vendor/CRO selection, safety requirements and documents, and monitoring.
- Gain an understanding of the company Safety Data Exchange Agreements (SDEA) process, including selection, contracts, confidentiality requirements, and adherence to PV regulations regarding data exchange.
- Assist with special projects such as a) organizing information in Teams so there are consistent naming and storage conventions to facilitate quicker search and retrieval of information for audits and inspection, b) preparing dashboards to report on status of objectives, c) reporting on benchmarking information associated with alliance and vendor management functions.
- Prepare presentation(s) for GRADS on an industry or regulatory topic of the intern's choosing at the end of the program.
- Set up meetings with members of the broader GRADS organization to discuss issues specific to assigned projects/tasks to enhance the practical application of the information.
- Set up meetings with other colleagues, relevant to the area of study, in various departments to understand their roles.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and training expectations
qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Bachelor's Degree Program
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to work individually or within a multi-disciplinary team
- Self-directed functioning
- Organization and Professionalism
- Entry into 2 nd or 3 rd or 4 th year of undergraduate college program in the science/life sciences or engineering disciplines
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage tasks within defined deadlines
- English language - written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel to Philadelphia office 2-4 days per month
- Routinely sitting for extended periods of time
- Constantly operating a computer, printer, telephone, and other similar office machinery
skills: SOP Development, Safety Data Exchange Agreements (SDEAs)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
