Strategic Business Operations Summer Intern

Location: Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America; Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America; Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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Career Programs

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Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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Career Program

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Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

2027 J&J Innovative Medicine R&D Strategic Business Operations Summer Internship

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the world’s the most significant healthcare challenges. Our Corporate, Medical Devices, and pharmaceutical teams leverage data, real-world insights, and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines. We are disrupting outdated healthcare ecosystems and infusing them with transformative ideas to help people thrive throughout every stage of their lives. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there is no limit to the impact you can make here. Are you ready to reimagine healthcare?

Here, your career breakthroughs will change the future of health, in all the best ways. And you will change, too. You will be inspired, and you will inspire people across the world to change how they care for themselves and those they love. Amplify your impact. Join us!

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for several Summer Intern positions within the Global Development Organization. The positions will be considered a hybrid on-site in one of our Pennsylvania or New Jersey locations.

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat, and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. J&J’s mission is to advance our portfolio by implementing team strategies, optimize resourcing, create robust plans, and cultivate partnerships to deliver better & faster medicines to our patients.  We are J&J. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.

Strategic Business Operations Summer Intern Position

The 2027 Summer Intern Position will support multiple optimization projects across Innovative Medicine R&D ultimately helping to transform the way R&D operates. The candidate will be exposed to project management skills, strategies to optimize business operations, and cost saving tactics.  The candidate will learn about the pharmaceutical R&D processes, communication and leadership skills, managing cross functional, continuous improvement, and stakeholder management in this role.

The candidate will support the SBO group whose responsibilities include:

Project Leadership: You will support coordinating and and overseeing various projects within R&D, ensuring that they are executed successfully and within the given timelines. This includes coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and managing any potential risks or issues that may arise.

Operations Strategy: You will support developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize the business operations. This includes identifying areas for improvement, streamlining processes, and ensuring that operational efficiency is maximized.

Budgeting, Resource and Timeline: You will support managing budgets and allocating resources effectively to support the projects and operations within the Pharmaceutical R&D department. This includes making budget recommendations, monitoring expenses, and optimizing resource allocation to achieve project goals

Stakeholder Management: You will interact with various stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure alignment and collaboration. This includes building relationships with key stakeholders, managing their expectations, and effectively communicating project updates and progress.

Continuous Improvement: You will support identification of opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the R&D operations. This involves identifying bottlenecks, implementing best practices, and driving a culture of continuous improvement to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Communication: Encourage open communication and collaboration among team members. Create an environment where everyone feels safe to share ideas, ask questions, and provide feedback, enabling a culture of continuous improvement.

Change Management: work closely with Sparks (change management team) to ensure smooth business collaboration and implementation

Ensure Implementation: You will support implementation of initiatives with the relevant business with detailed execution plans that are being monitored by KPIs.

Other

Interface with global functions like IT, Finance and Procurement

Support R&D Learning and Development strategy.

All candidates will support projects aligned with our Credo values and strategic priorities.

The Intern Program will provide undergraduate student