AbbVie · 3 hours ago
2026 Global Patient Safety, Specialty TA Intern ( PhD)
North Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$59K/yr - $100K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerAbbVie is a global pharmaceutical company focused on innovative medicines and solutions. As a Global Patient Safety, Specialty Therapeutic Area Intern, you will support the Obesity products under the Global Patient Safety organization, engaging in data analysis and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient safety.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the TA Head, Group Medical Director, and PST Lead to identify questions, gaps, and opportunities where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technology solutions can support the Obesity Asset Strategy Team
Analyze existing clinical and real-world data sources and modelling platforms to refine patient population definitions, assess competitor products, and identify gaps in current obesity treatment and utilization
Evaluate and summarize safety profiles of approved and investigational obesity products using publicly available safety data to inform strategy and development decisions
Work across the Clinical Sciences organization (e.g., Epidemiology, Statistical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, and GPS) to discover, evaluate, and align on areas of opportunity for leveraging AI tools and databases, liaising with Obesity team members and leadership to reduce redundancies and streamline data, analytics, and tool use
Learn and apply GPS processes relevant to clinical development, patient safety, and Obesity franchise deliverables; and
Contribute to key expedited GPS deliverables for the Obesity team
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PharmD or PhD in pharmacology, life sciences, healthcare, or other related degree
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Ability to leverage AI and technology solutions to complete safety profile evaluations
Experience working with real-world data sources and modelling platforms to refine patient population definitions, assess competitor products, and identify gaps in current obesity treatment and utilization
Ability to summarize complex information
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Takes initiative and always looks for improvement opportunities
Preferred
Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027
Benefits
Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Access to dynamic project experiences within a world-class pharmaceutical organization
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
Founded in 2013
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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