Intern, Medical Affairs, Global Rare Diseases - Summer 2026

Chiesi USA, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. The Global Rare Diseases Medical Affairs Intern will support strategic and operational initiatives within the Medical Affairs team, gaining hands-on experience in medical strategy, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement across the rare disease portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of medical strategies for product launches and portfolio initiatives
• Support scientific communication activities, including educational materials and internal/external presentations
• Contribute to the planning and execution of advisory boards and key internal meetings
• Collaborate on evidence generation projects, including literature reviews and data synthesis
• Prepare briefing documents and slide decks for global medical and cross-functional teams
• Participate in cross-functional discussions to understand integration of medical insights into broader business strategies

Skills

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program (PharmD, MD, PhD, MPH, or related life sciences field) with an expected graduation date of Fall 2026 or later
• Strong interest in rare diseases and medical affairs
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfort working in a multicultural, cross-functional setting with sensitivity to diverse perspectives
• Familiarity with scientific literature databases preferred

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