2026 Summer Intern – Study Start Up

Job Description

The Position
As a member of the Product Development Group (PDG) Country Study Start-Up Team, your primary focus is to assist in driving efficient processes that bring life-saving clinical trials to patients. This internship offers undergraduate students a unique introduction to the “start-up” phase of a clinical trial—the critical period where sites are activated and regulatory hurdles are cleared so that research can begin.

You will work under the guidance of seasoned professionals, collaborating with local and global teams to learn the complexities of clinical trial delivery, site documentation, and regulatory compliance within the Canadian healthcare landscape.

The Opportunity:
Assist the team in executing strategies for faster site activations. You will learn to track submissions, monitor timelines, and ensure all activities follow strict SOPs and Health Authority regulations.

Support the preparation of submission packages for Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Health Authorities. You will help manage the “Request for Information” (RFI) process and ensure the Trial Master File (TMF) is accurate and up-to-date.

Assist in adapting and preparing Informed Consent Forms and other patient-facing materials, learning how to bridge the gap between complex medical protocols and patient-friendly language.

Help collect and verify essential site documents (such as Investigator CVs). You will gain hands-on experience in document quality control, translations, and biobank detail management.

Gain exposure to the business side of science by assisting with contract tracking (Confidentiality Agreements, Indemnity) and site payment oversight. You will help ensure financial and regulatory compliance for local site operations.

Who You Are:

You are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree (BA/BS) in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, or a related field.

You have a strong interest in the pharmaceutical industry and how clinical trials are initiated and managed.

You have a “keen eye” for detail—essential for managing complex regulatory documents where accuracy is non-negotiable.

You possess excellent written and spoken English skills and are comfortable collaborating with diverse, cross-functional teams.

You can manage multiple small tasks simultaneously and are comfortable using digital tracking systems and documentation tools.

Additional Information:

Length: This is a 4-month summer internship (Full-time, 35 hours per week), starting May 2026.

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) internship.

Location: Hybrid based in Mississauga, Ontario (minimum 3 days per week in-office).

Relocation Benefits are not available for this posting.