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Medical Physicist positions in the United States are filled through J-1 Research Scholar and J-1 Trainee program categories, with sponsorship issued by a State Department-designated organization rather than your host employer. Academic medical centers, cancer treatment facilities, and national research labs routinely host J-1 exchange visitors in this specialty.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.
About the Internship
The Medical Affairs Summer Internship provides early exposure to the role of Medical Affairs within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology organization. This program is designed for pharmacy students between their first and second professional years who are interested in learning how scientific evidence, clinical practice, and strategic communication come together in industry settings. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting Medical Affairs projects while learning from experienced medical and scientific professionals. This is a Nutley-based Internship within our Medical Affairs Department. Our Hybrid Work Schedule in office days are Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays. The duration of the internship is 12 weeks. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy (PharmD program), preferably having completed at least one professional year.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the role and impact of Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry
- Learn how clinical evidence is evaluated and communicated
- Develop foundational skills in medical writing and scientific presentations
- Observe cross-functional collaboration with other teams, including Market Access, Commercial, Clinical, etc.
- Explore career pathways within Medical Affairs
Key Responsibilities and Sample Projects
- Support development of disease state or therapeutic area overview materials
- Summarize and analyze primary medical literature
- Assist with medical information–style responses under supervision
- Contribute to digital social media listening and content creation
- Conduct literature searches in support of Medical Affairs initiatives
- Participate in AI human-in-the-loop implementation and testing
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities
Internship Structure
- Orientation and compliance training at the start of the program
- Project-based work with defined deliverables
- Regular mentorship check-ins with Medical Affairs professionals
- Educational sessions covering various Medical Affairs roles
- End-of-program capstone presentation to Medical Affairs leadership
Qualifications
Required:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program
- Completion of first professional year (P1) by internship start
- Strong interest in Medical Affairs or the pharmaceutical industry
- Ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize scientific literature
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
- Interest in Medical Affairs, scientific communications, or other Pharmacist industry roles
- Experience with literature evaluation or presentations
What You Will Gain
- Early exposure to Medical Affairs as a pharmacy career path
- Development of scientific communication skills
- Professional mentorship and career guidance
- Insight into fellowship, rotation, or entry-level Medical Affairs opportunities
Application Requirements
Please submit the following with your application:
- Resume or CV
- A Cover Letter with a statement of interest (1 page or less) describing your interest in Medical Affairs and what you hope to gain from the internship
Eisai Salary Transparency Language:
The hourly rate for the Medical Affairs Summer Internship (PharmD Students – P1 to P2) is: $25.
Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.
Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. Please click on the following link for more information:
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At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.
About the Internship
The Medical Affairs Summer Internship provides early exposure to the role of Medical Affairs within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology organization. This program is designed for pharmacy students between their first and second professional years who are interested in learning how scientific evidence, clinical practice, and strategic communication come together in industry settings. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting Medical Affairs projects while learning from experienced medical and scientific professionals. This is a Nutley-based Internship within our Medical Affairs Department. Our Hybrid Work Schedule in office days are Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays. The duration of the internship is 12 weeks. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited College of Pharmacy (PharmD program), preferably having completed at least one professional year.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the role and impact of Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry
- Learn how clinical evidence is evaluated and communicated
- Develop foundational skills in medical writing and scientific presentations
- Observe cross-functional collaboration with other teams, including Market Access, Commercial, Clinical, etc.
- Explore career pathways within Medical Affairs
Key Responsibilities and Sample Projects
- Support development of disease state or therapeutic area overview materials
- Summarize and analyze primary medical literature
- Assist with medical information–style responses under supervision
- Contribute to digital social media listening and content creation
- Conduct literature searches in support of Medical Affairs initiatives
- Participate in AI human-in-the-loop implementation and testing
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities
Internship Structure
- Orientation and compliance training at the start of the program
- Project-based work with defined deliverables
- Regular mentorship check-ins with Medical Affairs professionals
- Educational sessions covering various Medical Affairs roles
- End-of-program capstone presentation to Medical Affairs leadership
Qualifications
Required:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program
- Completion of first professional year (P1) by internship start
- Strong interest in Medical Affairs or the pharmaceutical industry
- Ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize scientific literature
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
- Interest in Medical Affairs, scientific communications, or other Pharmacist industry roles
- Experience with literature evaluation or presentations
What You Will Gain
- Early exposure to Medical Affairs as a pharmacy career path
- Development of scientific communication skills
- Professional mentorship and career guidance
- Insight into fellowship, rotation, or entry-level Medical Affairs opportunities
Application Requirements
Please submit the following with your application:
- Resume or CV
- A Cover Letter with a statement of interest (1 page or less) describing your interest in Medical Affairs and what you hope to gain from the internship
Eisai Salary Transparency Language:
The hourly rate for the Medical Affairs Summer Internship (PharmD Students – P1 to P2) is: $25.
Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.
Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. Please click on the following link for more information:
Right To Work
E-Verify Participation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Medical Physicist
Verify your ABR credentials transfer correctly
Boards issued outside the U.S. vary in how AAPM-affiliated programs evaluate them. Confirm whether your credential maps to a recognized equivalency before targeting clinical medical physics roles, since host sites set their own prerequisites independent of visa category.
Target academic medical centers with active research programs
Hospital systems affiliated with NCI-designated cancer centers and university radiology departments host the highest volume of J-1 Research Scholars in medical physics. These institutions already have DS-2019 issuance workflows and faculty sponsors in place.
Distinguish Research Scholar from Trainee program requirements
Research Scholar status requires a degree and at least three years of relevant post-degree experience. If you are within the first two years after your graduate degree, you likely qualify only under the Trainee category, which carries a 12-month program maximum for your field.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned medical physics roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. medical physics positions by host employer type and visa sponsorship history. This narrows your search to institutions that have structured exchange visitor programs rather than organizations encountering DS-2019 requirements for the first time.
Check the two-year home residency rule before accepting an offer
Medical physics positions funded by a foreign government or involving graduate medical education may trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm with your prospective designated sponsor whether your specific funding source or training plan creates this obligation.
Get the training plan reviewed before your program start date
The DS-2019 training plan must specify learning objectives tied to medical physics competencies, not general job duties. Your designated sponsor reviews and countersigns this document. Misaligned plans are a leading cause of DS-2019 delays at institutions new to hosting physicists.
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Find Medical Physicist JobsMedical Physicist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to medical physicists?
Most medical physicists enter under the Research Scholar category, which suits postdoctoral researchers and clinical scientists affiliated with academic or hospital-based programs. Early-career physicists within two years of completing a graduate degree may qualify instead under the Trainee category. Postdoctoral fellowship appointments at teaching hospitals or universities are the clearest fit for Research Scholar status.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a medical physics position?
Your hospital or university is the host, not the visa sponsor. Sponsorship means a U.S. Department of State-designated organization issues your DS-2019 form and accepts legal responsibility for your program compliance. Organizations such as IIE and CIEE act in this capacity for research and trainee programs. Your host employer works with a designated sponsor to initiate the process.
How do I find medical physics host employers that already work with J-1 sponsors?
Use Migrate Mate to search medical physicist roles filtered by J-1 sponsorship history. Institutions with established exchange visitor programs handle the DS-2019 process routinely, while those without experience often face delays or decline to proceed. Targeting employers with a track record shortens the gap between offer letter and program start.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to medical physicists?
It may. The requirement under INA 212(e) applies if your exchange program is funded by your home government, the U.S. government, or falls within a category designated by your home country. Clinical training positions and roles tied to graduate medical education are higher-risk categories. Your designated sponsor must evaluate your specific funding and training plan to determine whether the requirement applies.
Can a J-1 medical physicist work at a private radiation oncology clinic rather than a university or hospital?
Yes, but the host site must satisfy the designated sponsor's eligibility criteria for an exchange visitor program. Private clinics without existing university or academic affiliations sometimes face scrutiny because the Research Scholar category is designed for programs with substantive research or knowledge-transfer components. The training plan must document clear educational objectives beyond standard employment duties to satisfy State Department requirements.
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