SUMMARY

We are seeking talented, scientifically strong and entrepreneurial spirited individuals to work with our team for approximately 10 weeks during the summer of 2022.  As part of our team, the Medical Affairs intern will engage and interact with our clients who are Medical Affairs leaders from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, drug delivery and diagnostic industries.

Our environment provides our interns with exposure to a wide variety of medical issues faced by the life sciences industry and hands-on experience with Medical Affairs projects.

Zipher’s diverse consulting assignments include therapeutic area strategy development, product opportunity assessments, development of training programs, publication and scientific communication strategy and new product launch planning. Our clients are domestic and worldwide and range in size from start-up companies to global organizations.

Interns develop their skills through formal and informal training, as well as receiving mentorship to build knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and Medical Affairs.

POSITION

Full time, hourly (non-exempt), at-will, paid internship position

(Job Reference Code – MAI-2022)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acquire an understanding of the functions, goals and workings of Medical Affairs
• Attend observe, and participate in meetings and workshops, internal and client-facing, as requested
• Conduct research using primary and secondary sources
• Support the implementation of multiple client projects through various tasks, including but not limited to, conducting background research, organizing materials, and developing slide decks
• Edit and update PowerPoint decks, Excel spreadsheets and Word documents
• Perform all tasks with the highest ethical and professional standards
• Attend and participate in all required compliance trainings

• Comply and follow all laws, rules, regulations, etic. Including but not limited to; laws, rules, regulations, codes, guidance documents and policies associated with and/or attributed to the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., FDA regulations, PhRMA Code), Zipher (e.g., TriNet/Zipher handbook, etc.) and Zipher clients. (e.g., Client’s Code of Conduct, etc.).
• Unless otherwise authorized, conduct work during Zipher business hours: Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm ET throughout the internship period.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS 

• Demonstrate ability to develop trust and maintain integrity with internal and external partners, peers, and others.
• Ensure the attainment of individual objectives and results as well as those for the assigned team.
• Achieve goals and objectives in a compliant and legal manner.

REQUIRED SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• A student in their junior year of an undergraduate degree focused on the sciences; with an expected graduation date of December 2022-August 2023
• A student in their senior year planning to enter a 1-year master’s program focused on the sciences and/or health
• A student currently completing their first year in a 2-year master’s program focused on the sciences and/or health
• Quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications skills
• High-value personal qualities – resourceful, responsible, tenacious, independent, self-confident, high energy
• Candidate must be a team player, work well with others, take initiative and think strategically and creatively
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills, preferably MAC operating systems
• Have a solid understanding as well as the technical skills to communicate and work in the virtual environment
• Pass all required background checks and required testing
• Selected applicants for hire must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and demonstrate proof of vaccination upon request prior to start date. Being fully vaccinated is a condition to employment in this position. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Required Travel: 10-20% Required travel includes travel to Zipher Main office in Marion, Massachusetts potentially once or twice during the 2022 summer period as well as potential travel to client on-site meetings.  Currently business travel is on hold.

Location: This is a remote position.

Note: The above job position is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities to this job.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement: Zipher Medical Affairs Co., LLC   is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy or a medical condition related to pregnancy such as breastfeeding or child birth), gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital/family status, sexual orientation, participation in the armed forces (e.g., U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, etc.), veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunity laws. Zipher will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please be advised that all legitimate electronic correspondences from a Zipher employee will come from “@ziphermed.com” email account.

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SUMMARY

We are seeking talented, scientifically strong and entrepreneurial spirited individuals to join our team.  As part of our team, Research Associates will play an important role working with our clients, who are Medical Affairs leaders from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, drug delivery and diagnostic industries.

Our environment provides Research Associates with exposure to a wide variety of scientific and medical issues faced by the life sciences industry.  Zipher’s diverse consulting assignments include therapeutic area strategy development, product opportunity assessments, development of training programs, publication and scientific communication strategy, and new product launch planning. Our clients are domestic and worldwide and range in size from start-up companies to global organizations.

Working as part of a consultant team, Research Associates develop their skills through formal and informal training, as well as receiving mentorship to build knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and Medical Affairs.

POSITION

Full time, salaried (exempt) at-will position

(Job Reference Code – MARA-2021)   

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research using primary and secondary sources
• Utilize literature search methodologies to optimize relevance of results
• Provide summaries of research findings
• Support the implementation of multiple projects from initiation through to delivery by helping with logistics and operations, procuring and organizing materials, and conducting background research
• Edit and update PowerPoint decks, Excel spreadsheets, and Word documents
• Perform all tasks with the highest ethical and professional standards
• Attend and participate in all required compliance trainings
• Comply and follow all laws, rules, regulations, etc. including, but not limited to; laws, rules, regulations, codes, guidance documents and policies associated with and/or attributed to the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., FDA regulations, PhRMA Code), Zipher (e.g., TriNet/Zipher handbook, ) and Zipher clients (e.g., Client’s Code of Conduct, etc.)

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Demonstrate ability to develop trust and maintain integrity with internal and external partners, peers, and others
• Ensure the attainment of individual objectives and results as well as those for the assigned team
• Achieve goals and objectives in a compliant and legal manner

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree (BS, BA) or master’s degree focused on the sciences and/or health
• Strong academic accomplishment
• Quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with literature databases (e.g., PubMed)
• Excellent communications skills
• High-value personal qualities – resourceful, responsible, tenacious, independent, self-confident, high-energy
• Candidate must be a team player, work well with others, take initiative, and think strategically and creatively
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills, preferably MAC operating systems
• Have a strong understanding, as well as, the technical skills to communicate and work in the virtual environment
• Pass all required background checks and required testing
• Selected applicants for hire must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and demonstrate proof of vaccination upon request prior to start date. Being fully vaccinated is a condition to employment in this position. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US

Required Travel: 10-20%  Required travel includes travel to Zipher Main office in Marion, Massachusetts potentially four to five times a year as well as potential travel to client on-site meetings.

Currently, Zipher business travel is on hold.

Location:  This is a remote position.

Note: The above job posting information is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement: Zipher Medical Affairs Co., LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy such as breastfeeding or childbirth), gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital/family status, sexual orientation, participation in the armed forces (e.g., U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, etc.), veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunity laws. Zipher will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please be advised that all legitimate electronic correspondences from a Zipher employee will come from “@ziphermed.com” email account.

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SUMMARY

The Project Coordinator works closely with the Consulting Services Team to support successful planning and execution of Medical Affairs’ project(s).  The Project Coordinator provides professional and timely assistance with a variety of administrative and operational activities, including client communications and scheduling.

POSITION

Full time, salaried (exempt) at-will position

Job Reference Code – PC-2021

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with clients.
• Assist in the management and execution of a broad variety of administrative tasks for each of the Zipher Consulting Services Team members; including but not limited to:
  • Timely entry and submission of monthly expense reports
  • Coordination of detailed travel itineraries
  • Organization of necessary documents for travel-related meetings
• Assume responsibility for all Client Advisory Board meeting and Client Workshop project logistics. Actively engage with the client’s logistical teams to identify, define and schedule all logistical related items.
• Procure and organize required Client Advisory Board and Client Workshop project materials for meeting/workshop use.
• Following client engagements, evaluate what has been communicated, report and make recommendations to Zipher management—specifically in areas involving new client opportunities.
• Make recommendations to Zipher management in the areas of process improvement.
• Provide general administrative support to the Consulting Services Team members and/or Project Manager to handle a diversity of projects within well-defined deadlines.
• Provide administrative duties as needed and required to allow the Consulting Services Team members and/or Project Manager to focus on billable activities.

ADDITIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all tasks with the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of all workplace information.
• Learn and apply new information quickly.
• Be courteous, respectful and professional in every single area of work.
• Meet all established deadlines.
• Thoroughly understand the role; including a clear comprehension of every task at hand.
• Participate in and attend all required compliance trainings.
• Follow all laws, rules, regulations, etc., including, but not limited to; laws, rules, regulations, codes, guidance documents and policies associated with or attributed to the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., FDA regulations, PhRMA Code), Zipher (Code of Conduct).

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Develop trust and maintain integrity with internal and external partners and colleagues.
• Ensure the attainment of individual objectives and results as well as those for the assigned team.
• Achieve goals and objectives on time, and in a compliant and legal manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic Degree: BA/BS.
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven organizational time management skills, and the ability to collaborate and align with diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrative experience in understanding the role of an account manager including how the role activities align with strategy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, expertise in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrative experience with customer focus including  the ability to adapt to internal client needs and expectations.
• Demonstrative experience in achieving desired outcomes while ensuring accountability.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up abilities.
• Have a full understanding, as well as, the technical skills to communicate and work in the virtual environment.
• Pass all required background checks
• Selected applicants for hire must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and demonstrate proof of vaccination upon request prior to start date. Being fully vaccinated is a condition to employment in this position. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Adept at MAC OS operating system.
• Minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in an administrative or operations role within the pharmaceutical industry, medical affairs, medical communications or other related agency.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, medical affairs and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of pharma rules, regulatory law, guidelines and applicable Codes ( e.g., PhRMA Code, etc.).

Location: This is a remote position.

Required Travel:  10-20% Required travel includes travel to Zipher Main office in Marion, Massachusetts potentially four to five times a year as well as potential travel to client on-site meetings. Currently, business travel is on hold.

Note: The above job position is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities to this job.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement: Zipher Medical Affairs Co., LLC   is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy (or a condition related to pregnancy including breastfeeding issues), childbirth), gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital/family status, sexual orientation, participation in the armed forces (e.g., U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, etc.), veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunity laws. Zipher will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please be advised that all legitimate electronic correspondences from a Zipher employee will come from “@ziphermed.com” email account.

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