Intern, Clinical Operations

Looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our “People first” approach means we also highly value our employees, who work relentlessly to help execute our mission. Taiho’s success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of patients, the global healthcare community, collaborators and partners, and each other. Together, we are working on cutting-edge science and growing our portfolio and pipeline across a range of tumor types to address the ongoing and evolving needs of patients. Advanced technology, a world-class clinical development organization, and state-of-the-art facilities: these and other resources empower us to innovate and touch the lives of more and more patients. It’s our work, our passion, and our legacy. We invite you to join us.  

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Employee Value Proposition: 

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic college student to join our Clinical Operations team as an intern who has interests in research and development at a pharmaceutical company. This internship can offer valuable hands-on experience in clinical research in oncology. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated college student to get real world experience in observing and learning the clinical operations aspects of oncology drug development.

Position Summary: 

• This intern will work closely with clinical research managers and study associates that manage the operations of clinical trials.

Performance Objectives: 

• Gain basic understanding of drug development and study operations of conducting (start-up, maintenance and close-out) global clinical trials.
• Learn the fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice and the International Council of Harmonization (ICH) and its importance when conducting clinical trials.
• Attend internal study team teleconferences with cross functional study team members who are responsible for the operational delivery of a clinical study.
• Meet and learn from cross-functional teams who are part of clinical trials (e.g. Medical Monitor, Regulatory, Data management, Statistician, etc.)
• Complete assigned tasks/projects that support the clinical study team.
• Interact with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) or Third-Party Providers (TTP) that support in conducting clinical trials.
• Understand principles of operational administration over the CRO/ TTP.

Education/Certification Requirements: 

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s  degree program in a relevant scientific field (e.g. pharmacology, pharmacy, biochemistry, biology or related discipline)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Background with course work in biology or life sciences.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze scientific data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $18 and $22 per hour. This pay range is based on the market range for positions of this type. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, commissions, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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