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Intern, Research & Clinical Development QA

Cambridge, MA, United States

Intern, Research & Clinical Development (R&CD) QA

 

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Cambridge, MA, 02139

 

Blueprint Medicines is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company that invents life-changing medicines. We seek to alleviate human suffering by solving important medical problems in two core focus areas: allergy/inflammation and oncology/hematology. Our approach begins by targeting the root causes of disease, using deep scientific knowledge in our core focus areas and drug discovery expertise across multiple therapeutic modalities. We have a proven track record of success with two approved medicines, including bringing our medicine to patients with systemic mastocytosis (SM) in the U.S. and Europe. Leveraging our established research, development, and commercial capability and infrastructure, we now aim to significantly scale our impact by advancing a broad pipeline of programs ranging from early science to advanced clinical trials in mast cell diseases including SM and chronic urticaria, breast cancer and other solid tumors.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for an intern to join our R&CD QA team. R&CD QA have responsibility for all quality aspects related to management of clinical trial materials from first in human through commercial marketing authorization. 

Projects will be crafted along one or multiple of the following key areas based on interest and business needs:

  • Explore AI tools to build and optimize internal processes
  • Extract and analyze data to support and enhance quality metrics
  • Clinical Trial Management and Safety Reporting
  • Vendor Management
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

ONSITE EXPECTATIONS: Minimum of two (2) days per week

Qualifications:

  • Rising university Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Public Health or a related field.
  • Interested in clinical development, pharmacovigilance, Life Sciences, or healthcare profession.
  • Skilled in writing detailed reports and providing clear and concise summaries of findings and progress.
  • Self-driven and capable of taking tasks through to completion with minimal supervision. Shows initiative and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
  • Pays close attention to detail, is thorough in their work, and has an inquisitive nature.
  • Proficient skills using Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, etc.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in interacting with AI tools to build and optimize processes.

 

What additional qualifications will make you a stronger candidate?

  • Commitment to our Core Values: Patients First, Thoughtfulness, Urgency, Trust, Optimism

 

Our Summer Internship Program:

Blueprint’s summer internship program is ~12 weeks long. The program is designed to provide students with deep functional expertise within their department and a broad understanding of the life sciences industry. Interns are paired with dedicated mentors for personalized learning and career development guidance. The program includes lunch and learn sessions, networking events, an intern volunteer day, and other networking opportunities. It culminates in a final poster presentation where interns showcase their work.

Dress Code: Blueprint’s offices are a business casual environment. Business casual means attire that is professional but also relaxed, such as slacks or business dress pants, skirts/dresses, khakis, chinos, or dark jeans without holes paired with button-down shirts, sweaters, blouses, or polo shirts and closed-toed shoes. It typically excludes formal suits or very casual clothing such as athletic wear or flip flops.

Summer Internship Program Dates: Tuesday, May 27th – Friday, August 15th

Pay Range: Our summer internships are paid hourly based on class year. The expected pay range for this role is $23.00-$25.00 per hour.

 

Why Blueprint?

At Blueprint Medicines, we achieve impactful results because of our global crew of compassionate innovators – the Blue Crew. Through authentic relationships and our collective entrepreneurial spirit and action, we are each empowered to take ownership and execute with strategic prioritization. We put trust in our people to break through norms and conventions using their individual strengths and insights, which drives our success.

 

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At Blueprint Medicines, we foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.  A proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.  We are also an E-Verify Employer.  We will make reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability in need of an accommodation with the application or recruiting process, please reach out to TotalRewards@blueprintmedicines.com. 

For more information, please see our EEO-AA Policy Statement, the E-Verify Participation Poster, the Right to Work Poster, and/or the EEO Know Your Rights Poster, as well as our Pay Transparency Statement. 

 

Blueprint Medicines is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company that invents life-changing medicines. We seek to alleviate human suffering by solving important medical problems in two core focus areas: allergy/inflammation and oncology/hematology. Our approach begins by targeting the root causes of disease, using deep scientific knowledge in our core focus areas and drug discovery expertise across multiple therapeutic modalities. We have a proven track record of success with two approved medicines, including bringing our medicine to patients with systemic mastocytosis (SM) in the U.S. and Europe. Leveraging our established research, development, and commercial capability and infrastructure, we now aim to significantly scale our impact by advancing a broad pipeline of programs ranging from early science to advanced clinical trials in mast cell diseases including SM and chronic urticaria, breast cancer and other solid tumors.

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