Patient Advocacy Intern

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

The Patient Advocacy Intern will support the Patient Advocacy team in advancing patient-focused initiatives that strengthen engagement with patient organizations, generate patient insights, and contribute to healthcare policy and access discussions.

Responsibilities include supporting stakeholder engagement activities, coordinating projects, monitoring the healthcare environment, and developing materials and analyses to support internal and external initiatives. This role provides valuable exposure to the healthcare ecosystem and the strategic role of patient advocacy in improving outcomes for patients.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong interest in healthcare and in understanding the needs of patients across different therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Hematology, Neuroscience, and other disease areas.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple internal and external activities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated empathy, a patient-centric mindset, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of patients and communities.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Previous involvement in volunteering, social impact initiatives, community projects, or patient-focused activities is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.