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Intern, Medical Affairs - Summer 2026

Chiesi
United States, North Carolina, Cary
175 Regency Woods Place (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2025
*Chiesi USA* Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work. At Chiesi, we share an entrepreneurial spirit and act as a force for good, pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the wellbeing of our people, patients, and communities. We offer a work environment where professionals have the opportunity to build a purposeful career focused on helping others while achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, meeting exciting challenges, and engaging in important and rewarding work. *Internship Program Overview* Our 10-week summer internship program givesstudentshands-on experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while learning about our organization.Internswill connect with leaders,participatein development sessions like self-assessments and business overviews, and take part in networking and community initiatives. The program concludes with a final presentation to leaders and peers, whereinternsshowcasetheirwork, share ideas, and receive valuable feedback. *Who we are looking for* This is what you will do This positionprovides the intern withunderstanding and active involvementofthe many medicalaffairsactivities contributing to the overall Medical Affairs strategy. You'll be responsible for: General Understanding of the Pharmaceutical Industry and Medical Affairs:Under the guidance of Medical Affairs colleagues, the intern will gain a foundational understanding of thePharmaceuticalindustry and Medical Affair's role within the industry. This includes but is not limited to: Drug development and approval phases Medical Affair's team structure and roles within the company as well as externally facing the healthcare community Principles of Medical and Scientific Communications and handling of unsolicited requests for off-label information from healthcare professionals (HCPs) Product-specific information as needed Focus Area: Under the direction of the Medical CommunicationsHead, the intern will support short-term and medium-term projects, including: Translate scientific data into creativestory-tellingthrough various communication channels, including digital assets, Medical Information Standard Response Letters,infographicsand SlideDecks; Review promotional material for fair & balanced, scientificaccuracy; Update and compile relevant published literature, includingevaluatedata &communicatenotable updates to internal medicalteam; Assist with Medical Information Request processing Present a capstone project asdeterminedby intern with Medical CommunicationsHead Perform other Medical Communication-related duties and responsibilities as time allows Professional Development:according to the intern's professional interest, the intern will have the ability toparticipatein activities including but not limitedto:regulatory, quality, pharmacovigilance, journal club presentations, pharmaceutical industry grant reviews, investigator-initiated study management. The candidate will alsohave the opportunity toset up 1-on-1 interviews with Medical Affairs colleagues and collaborative partners You will need to have Currently enrolled in a graduate-level program in life sciences or a related field, with an expected graduation date of fall 2026 or later Proficiencyinreading, interpreting, and evaluatingscientific literature Demonstratedproficiencyin written, verbal and face-to-face communication toeffectively present informationto and influence decision making ofmanagers, working partners (local and global) Ability tosuccessfullymanage multiple tasks and multifunctional resources concurrentlywhilemaintaininghigh attention to detail whilerespondingto rapidly changing priorities and aggressive deadlines ProficientinMS Office (Word, Excel,Project, PowerPoint),andAdobe We would prefer for you to have Currently enrolled as a PharmD or PhD Previousexposure topharmaceuticalindustry (i.e.clinical development, quality assurance, regulatory, medicalaffairs) Fundamentalunderstanding ofRegulatory &US federal regulations Location This is a hybrid rolebased inCary, NC. Interns are expected to work on-site up to 3 days per week. *What we offer* No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way. Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.