Internship in Scientific and Medical Affairs

Internship in Scientific and Medical Affairs Be part of a revolutionary change At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on smoke-free products. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Join us in our Scientific and Medical Affairs team and you will support the execution and deployment of scientific engagement strategies and plans on a market specific basis in order to drive awareness on Tobacco harm Reduction (THR) and smoke free products, to external scientific and medical experts. It’s the perfect setting place to start your career. As you take your first steps, you’ll have the backing of a multinational business combined with the freedom of a startup. You’ll bring a positive mindset and fresh perspective to projects that can make a huge difference. Specific Responsibilities: • Drafting and development of documents by analysis and evaluation of scientific and clinical data and critical reading of peer review journals • Participate to medical scientific congresses and engage with relevant Key Scientific Opinion Leaders (KSOLs), communicating PMI’s view and scientific studies • Drafting of pre-contractual documents (due diligence and benchmarking activity), third party contracts and present such documentation to the local legal team. Maintain compliance in all contracts, through a close liaise with the legal department. • Develop scientific engagement materials and presentations Who we’re looking for: • Degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Pharmacy, Biology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology) • Fluent in English and in Italian • Ability to work alone, in team and to engage with multi-functional stakeholders • Excellent project management and organizational skills • Able to interpret and present scientific data • Ability to work in a multicultural and fast-pacing environment aligned with strategic objectives while maintaining focus on compliance • Literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Travel availability What’s ‘nice to have’: • Experience in the medical scientific therapeutic areas related to smoking • Good communication skills • Good analytical skills • Quick learning capabilities entrepreneurial spirit and curiosity What we offer: Our success depends on the people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can: • Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. • Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong. • Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provide endless opportunities to progress. Type of contract: Internship of 6 months length Work location: Rome Philip Morris Italia is one of the two Italian affiliates of Philip Morris International, a leading company in the tobacco and nicotine market. With more than 700 employees, it is engaged in the commercialization of smoke-free products in Italy.