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Physician Relations professionals coordinate between medical staff, health systems, and referring networks, roles that typically qualify under the J-1 visa Specialist or Trainee program category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and oversee compliance, while your host employer manages day-to-day work. No lottery, no annual cap, and J-1 sponsorship is available year-round.
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If you’re currently a medical school student interested in drug discovery and development, you may be a fit for an internship in our Internal Medicine Clinical Development Unit.
In This Role, a Typical Internship Will Include
- Achieving a general understanding of what happens in our global development organization
- Completing a hands-on project that has an impact on the business
- Engaging with Regeneron leadership
- Collaborating with a specific hiring manager and other interns
- Establishing connections with Regeneron’s diverse employee resource groups
- Participating in professional development sessions
- Showcasing the knowledge you gained through end of program presentation sessions
- Getting paid for your hard work!
Internship Project Specifics
The summer intern will be placed on a project team in the Internal Medicine Clinical Development Unit at Regeneron. During this project the summer intern may visually and/or descriptively analyze clinical trial data from recent studies or databases. Disease areas that comprise the focus of the summer interns project may include: cardiovascular, pulmonary and/or immunological & inflammatory diseases. The student will be trained on basic statistical modeling techniques using SAS JMP. The summer project may involve reviewing pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data from clinical trials. Students will be trained on techniques for data cleaning, statistical analysis, and linear regression (univariate and multivariate). The student will work closely with the global program head, medical director and clinical pharmacology director during the project. Additionally, students will be trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards for human clinical trials including relevant International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and FDA Guidelines. The student will also attend relevant team meetings including: Strategic Project Team, Global Clinical Sub Team, Global Regulatory Sub Team and others as needed. At the end of the summer internship period, the student will be expected to give a presentation/summary of their research experiences to an internal audience at Regeneron.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must be currently enrolled in medical school and returning to school the semester following the internship. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred. We want someone who is able to commit to 40 hours per week for a minimum of 6-8 weeks during a time-period from the end of May/early June through August. The specific weeks of the internship are flexible and intended to accommodate the intern’s time out of school. Demonstrated leadership in areas such as campus activities, clubs, sports, current or previous work, or within the community is also preferred.
Requirements
- Medical student currently enrolled in an accredited US medical school (MD)
- Must have completed at least the first-year basic science curriculum. Students who have completed the second year and beyond will also be considered but must have adequate time available during an elective or research rotation to be on site at Regeneron.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint).
- Prior research experience is preferred but not required. Understanding of biostatistics, experimental design and the scientific method is preferred. Experience with R studio, Python, SPSS, SAS or SAS JMP is a plus.
- On site attendance at Regeneron offices in Tarrytown NY is expected 5 days per week.
Please note our intern pay ranges are determined by level of education (year in school) and degree program. The hourly rate range for Tarrytown, NY: $32.00-$40.70 per hour.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Physician Relations
Verify your qualifying credentials before applying
Physician Relations roles typically require a healthcare administration degree or clinical background. Assemble transcripts, credential evaluations, and any hospital liaison experience before approaching host employers, since designated sponsors will scrutinize your field-relevance during DS-2019 review.
Target health systems with dedicated referral programs
Large integrated health networks and academic medical centers run formalized physician outreach and referral development programs. These organizations have the infrastructure to onboard J-1 Trainee or Specialist exchange visitors and are more likely to coordinate with a designated sponsor.
Search Migrate Mate to surface J-1-aligned roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Physician Relations positions at U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with exchange visitor programs. Narrowing by role type and employer size saves time identifying hosts actively open to J-1 candidates.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule upfront
If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country has a skills-shortage designation, you may carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects any future nonimmigrant or immigrant visa plans.
Align your training plan with DOL-recognized competencies
Designated sponsors require a Form DS-7002 training plan tied to specific skill objectives. Frame your Physician Relations duties around measurable competencies, such as referral network development or provider engagement metrics, to satisfy OFLC standards and strengthen your sponsor's review.
Negotiate DS-2019 processing into your offer timeline
After a host employer commits, the designated sponsor must issue the DS-2019 before you can schedule a consular appointment. Build at least four to six weeks into your start-date discussion to account for sponsor processing and any back-and-forth on the training plan documentation.
Physician Relations J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Physician Relations role?
Most Physician Relations professionals enter under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you completed your degree within the past 12 months or are building skills not yet available in your home country. Specialist suits experienced professionals with a defined expertise in healthcare liaison or provider engagement. Neither category requires a clinical license, but your training plan must document concrete learning objectives tied to the role.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this type of position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, monitor your program compliance, and sign off on your training plan. Your host employer, typically a hospital system or health network, provides the position and supervises your day-to-day work but is not the legal visa sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers open to J-1 candidates in this field?
Migrate Mate lets you search Physician Relations roles and filter by employers whose hiring patterns align with exchange visitor programs. Because J-1 host employers are not required to advertise their sponsorship-readiness, using a platform built around visa-aligned job discovery is more efficient than generic job boards, which rarely surface that information reliably.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Physician Relations positions?
It can. If your J-1 program receives U.S. government or home-country government funding, or if your home country has designated your field as a skill shortage, USCIS will note a two-year home residency requirement on your visa. This means you'd need to return home for two years, or obtain a waiver, before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Confirm your exposure with the designated sponsor before signing an offer.
Can a Physician Relations role on J-1 lead to long-term U.S. employment?
Yes, but the path depends on whether you carry the two-year home residency requirement. If you don't, your host employer can pursue H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship after your J-1 concludes. If you do, you'd need a waiver or to fulfill the residency requirement first. Many health systems are familiar with this transition and will factor it into longer-term staffing discussions during the offer stage.