Enoch Yue, Chugai Pharmaceuticals Intern
Enoch Yue is in the class of 2019 and the incumbent president of the Rutgers chapter of IPhO. This summer, he interned at Chugai Pharmaceuticals, a Roche Company, as the Business Assessment and Planning Intern.
What was the application process like?
The application was actually sent out from Rutgers. They got back to me fairly quickly. I had one phone interview and an on-site interview. It was a very efficient process.
How did you succeed in the interview?
I did some research about the position and understood what my responsibilities were. I also took a look at my resume and thought of any important points I would like to bring up from it. Other than that, I answered genuinely and honestly and told them exactly who I was not just as a candidate but as a person.
Tell me more about what you did in your position and what teams/projects you were involved in?
As Business Assessment and Planning intern, I analyzed data from healthcare databases to draw conclusions on unmet medical and market needs. I helped with looking at different disease states and their current therapies as well. With the amount of money that needs to be invested in developing a drug, there has to be research on seeing what the need for it is. My team comprised of two business analyst, a director, and 4-5 healthcare consultants. It was a great team to work with and the exchange of knowledge was an amazing experience.
What was the highlight of your internship?
This would definitely be meeting people at the company. Everyone was very friendly and it was a very welcoming environment. I also got to meet people with different educational and cultural backgrounds. I also enjoyed learning about the new databases and seeing how technology and research can tell you many things about how the population is being treated for specific disease states.
What keys to success did you learn throughout the internship?
I encountered a lot of day-day problems, especially with the new technology platforms I had to use. I believe you have to be resourceful and try to figure them out on your own first. A lot of information is online and if you just give a little effort you may learn how to solve problems on your own. I would also say you have to flexible and adapt to what your supervisor wants you to focus on. Some projects may not be as exciting, but I took everything as a learning experience. As a student, I knew what my role was and I made sure I made the most out of my opportunity.
What advice can you give to other pharmacy students interested in the industry?