Intern- Medical Affairs Job ID8531 LocationWaltham, MA Field Locations -Alkermes plc is a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The company has a diversified commercial product portfolio and a substantial clinical pipeline of product candidates for chronic diseases that include schizophrenia, depression, addiction and multiple sclerosis. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes plc has an R&D center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio. For more information, please visit Alkermes website at www.alkermes.com. Position Summary and Responsibilities: This position will support the Medical Information team at Alkermes. Major responsibilities will include: -Helping to respond to unsolicited medical information requests from healthcare professionals -Assist with day-to-day activities in the medical information department -Retrieve, analyze and interpret the scientific literature to assist in providing medical information to health care professionals related to Alkermes marketed products -Examine components of research literature, including study design, methodology, results, conclusions, and clinical significance, for appropriateness, accuracy, and completeness -Assist in the development, updates or revision of medical information standard or customized responses -Understand the various roles, processes and industry standards involved in providing medical information and review in the pharmaceutical industry setting Minimum Qualifications: -Pharmacy student pursuing a PharmD in at least fourth (P2) year of pharmacy program -GPA of 3.0 or above ? Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications -Interest in the practice of Medical Information in the pharmaceutical industry setting -Experience with Microsoft office preferred -Attention to detail -Excellent communication skills Personal Attributes Needed: -Positive, adaptable, can-do attitude -Ability to work independently and as part of a team -Functional ability to work in a chemical laboratory Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, age, mental and physical disability, genetic information, any veteran status, military status or application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under applicable law. Back