2013 Summer Internship - Clinical Operations

OBJECTIVES:
Takeda's internship program blends real world experience with an extensive overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience.
The summer internship program is 12 weeks in length and offers a unique perspective into a world-class pharmaceutical company. Compensation is competitive, and financed temporary housing is available to those who qualify. Our internship program also provides you the opportunity to network with people at Takeda through various planned events and activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Obtain a solid overview of requirements for conducting clinical drug trials based on the principles and regulations outlined in the GCP and ICH guidelines. Understand how these principles are being applied to the global clinical trials.
• Gain an understanding of how Takeda studies are planned and managed by working with Clinical Operations Study Managers, vendors and multiple stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Science, Statistics and Data Management, etc.). Exposure to meetings and interactions with multiple team members will assist in gaining an understanding of overall planning and vendor oversight activities required for successful clinical trials. Conduct projects to support study planning and oversight activities as assigned. 
•  Gain an understanding of functions related to Clinical Operations (e.g., Trial Disclosure, Clinical Supplies, Medical Writing, Quality Assurance). Conduct projects to support these functions as assigned. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Currently enrolled in a Health Science (Life Science, Physiology, Pharmacy) Bachelors or Masters Degree program in a U.S. accredited university
• Must have completed his/her sophomore year (Bachelor’s Degree) or first year (Master’s Degree/PharmD)
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email and web-browser applications.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

We are driven to improve people's lives. www.takedajobs.com We are an equal opportunity employer. No Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.

Guest Lecturer Grand Rounds September 13

The Loyola Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology welcomes Dr. Kristen Malecki from the University of Wisconsin -Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

Her presentation is entitled "Survey of the Health of Wisconsin: Paving the Way for Innovative Population Health Research"

Grand Rounds will be held September 13 at 11 AM, 3rd floor of the Maguire building, Department of Preventive Medicine Library.

• Lunch immediately following
• Students and faculty all welcome 
• You may also join via video-conference ( contact Dr. Kramer for video conference instructions)

Part-Time Temporary Position Data Assistant

Northwestern Juvenile Project:
Immediate Position Opening

The Health Disparities and Public Policy Program at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Chicago Campus) is seeking a part-time (20-24 hours per week / Monday-Friday) temporary Data Assistant to work on the Northwestern Juvenile Project, a federally funded, longitudinal study of the health needs and long term outcomes of 1829 delinquent youth.

Position Summary:
Under the direction and guidance of the Data Supervisor in the Health Disparities Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, this position will perform cleaning of complex survey data using STATA programming language by reviewing data input for accuracy, addressing skip patterns, coding, and other information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years college or more
• Basic programming skills in statistical software (STATA, SAS, R, SPSS), STATA preferred
•  Excellent documentation skills and habits
• Experience working with survey data a plus
• Detail-oriented, responsible, punctual, and collegial 

For consideration, please send letter of interest and resume to healthdisparities@northwestern.edu with “Data Assistant” noted in the subject line. Once you apply, you will receive an email confirming submission of your resume. If there is interest in your candidacy, we will contact you.