Clinical Operations Intern, Data Management

Description

JOB TITLE: Clinical Operations Intern, Data Management

LOCATION: Remote – NC or NJ residents only – must be local to either Raleigh, NC or Newark, NJ metropolitan areas for occasional face-to-face meeting with teammates 

TIMING: 12-week internship (June 8th, 2026 – August 28th, 2026) with some flexibility as needed for school semester start/stop

PAY RATE: $22-$25/hour dependent on experience; 30 hours/week with no permitted overtime

ABOUT THE POSITION
Aurion Biotech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to restoring vision to millions of patients through innovative regenerative therapies. Our lead candidate is an allogeneic cell therapy designed to treat corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial disease. Our cell therapy is PMDA approved, and commercialization started in Japan in 2024. In the US, the program has received both Breakthrough Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designations from the FDA and it is advancing into Phase 3 clinical trials in 2025. Aurion operates as a separate entity with full support from Alcon.

Aurion Biotech is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support our Clinical Operations team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the operational execution of clinical trials and the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinical operations professionals supporting ongoing clinical studies.

The ideal intern will have a background or interest in data management and analysis. During the internship, they will assist with query resolutions and process improvement for query resolution and documentation going forward. They will also assist with cross-functional coordination activities that are critical to the successful execution of clinical programs, while learning about Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and the clinical development process. The intern will summarize their experience by presenting their learnings at a clinical operations department meeting.

Internship Key Projects and Responsibilities

• Review and analysis of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) queries on ongoing studies and assisting the clinical team with query resolution follow up. Review of queries from external vendors such as the Central Reading Center will also be in scope.
• Suggesting and implementing documentation improvements for EDC manuals 
• Participate in internal Clinical Operations and cross-functional meetings; assist with agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up on action items
• Help maintain and organize study files, trackers, and shared workspaces (e.g., SharePoint or internal systems)
• Support quality and inspection-readiness activities by ensuring documentation is complete and filed appropriately under supervision
• Conduct data checks, reconciliations, or administrative reviews as assigned by Clinical Operations leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned

Learning Opportunities

• During this internship, the candidate will gain exposure to:
• The structure and lifecycle of clinical trials (start-up, conduct, and close-out)
• Sponsor-side Clinical Operations roles and responsibilities
• Clinical trial documentation standards and regulatory expectations (ICH-GCP)
• Cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Clinical Development, Data Management, and Regulatory Affairs

ABOUT AURION BIOTECH 

With offices in Seattle, Boston, and Tokyo, Aurion Biotech is a clinical-stage biotech company, whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies. The Company’s first candidate is for the treatment of corneal edema secondary to endothelial dysfunction, and one of the first clinically validated cell therapies for corneal care; it was recently granted regulatory approval from Japan’s PMDA. Aurion Biotech is the recipient of the prestigious Prix Galien award for best start-up in biotech. The Company is preparing for clinical trials in the U.S. We are growing rapidly and seek to hire highly motivated candidates from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, who share our values:

• Stewardship: We make the world a better place for our patients, our communities, our clinicians, and our colleagues. We act responsibly as individuals, as employees, and as a company. 
• Transformation: We embrace our challenges, our successes, and our failures. We are curious, we take risks, and we collaborate. 
• Grit: We break down walls and strive to achieve the impossible. We are persistent and resilient, and we deliver on our commitments.

Aurion Biotech has a lot to accomplish in the next few years and this role is key to our success. Privately held, Aurion Biotech is backed by Alcon, the global leader in eye care. To learn more about Aurion Biotech, visit www.aurionbiotech.com

LIFE AT AURION BIOTECH

We want our people to wake up every morning excited and energized for work. We value employees, which is why we invest in making life at Aurion Biotech healthy, fun, and rewarding:

• Robust Benefits: We offer full health insurance to full-time employees and their families, and all the acronyms: 401(k) matching, EAP, FSA, and generous PTO.
• Total Rewards: We offer competitive compensation packages to ensure all Aurion employees are rewarded for their hard work.
• Perks and Fun: Paid parking, subsidized commuter passes, in-office catered lunches, team events, and community projects are just a few ways that we bond, celebrate each other, have fun, and live our values.

 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Currently enrolled junior (will begin senior year in fall 2026) in an undergraduate degree program in data science, data analytics, life sciences, biomedical sciences, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfort working in shared document systems
• Interest in clinical research, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with clinical trial terminology or GCP concepts preferred (coursework acceptable; not required)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across global teams and vendors
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate with impact across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated cultural agility, integrity, and a passion for advancing transformative science.
• A strong alignment with, and commitment to, Aurion Biotech’s mission, vision, and core values.

Salary Description $22-$25/hour