Intern Placement

Job Description

As our Operations Intern you will be part of a diverse and inclusive, multi-skilled global team of highly motivated individuals. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

Not only will you learn both technical and professional but work on projects that will contribute towards enhancing and enhancing people’s lives across the world.

So, what will you will be responsible for?

• Provide effective support & facilitate efficient operations, thereby facilitate value stream members to concentrate on business support specific value-added tasks. May include tasks as conducting research, analysing and reviewing data and recommending action.
• Establish and effectively manage information management systems, developing and running reports, projects, timelines and correspondence utilizing many different computerized systems. Use standard systems including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Outlook, SAP and various company and industry specific software for procurement, expenses management, travel management, document tracking, work order entry/tracking, manufacturing entry/reporting etc.
• Format, write, delivery and review necessary documentation in line with the standard approval process, and facilitate others to do so. Be the document controller for technical documentation; issuance, filing and tracking to include document system work flow expedition. Support Production activities through documentation generation, filing, tracking, auditing and maintenance of associated databases.
• Complete department specific assignments; including SOP administration, coordination of training, information repository co-ordination and compliance, coordination of regulatory inspections, maintenance and communication of department schedules, stationery par levels.
• Support continuous improvement by active participation in investigations and investigation reports, execution/development of change control, and contribution to Kaizen events and projects as appropriate. Perform root cause analysis, using standard tools and methods, to resolve system issues eg. FEMA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why’s etc; implement subsequent corrective action through the change management system.
• Required to comply with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions.
• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal person will have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job related computer applications
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues in a team environment, and with external customers
• Understand the specific responsibilities of all site departments as they relate to one’s own department, understanding the business processes ones department supports
• Effective time management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent attention to detail

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Business Processes, Clinical Research, Corrective Action Management, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Health Economics, Information Systems Management, Manufacturing Compliance, Microsoft Office, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Procurement Software, Production Management, Project Management, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting and Analysis, Root Cause Analysis Training, Scientific Research, Technical Support {+ 2 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/17/2025

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