Patent & Innovation Law Summer Intern - Start Date: May 20, 2024

Looking for an internship program where you'll make a real difference - rather than just completing busy work? Then you've come to the right place. The Cigna Group Summer Internship Program is designed to assign you projects that have a lasting impact on our business - which touches millions of people across the globe.

As an intern, you'll get an inside look at your desired field, while working next to some of the best in the industry. Program activities, including an executive speaker series, volunteer events, and career development workshops, give you the opportunity to network with employees across the organization and prepare you for a full-time career.

Where You'll Work

Come join our team as a Patent and Innovation Law Intern this summer! As an intern, you will work as part of the Patent and Innovation Law team. This internship is project-oriented and will provide a lot of opportunity for hands-on experience. The intern will be working on identifying patentable innovations, patent prosecution, and legal process improvement, as well as gaining knowledge of various legal tools. You will have the opportunity to collaborate within your department and across the business while learning from some of our brightest and most innovative leaders in your area of focus.

What You'll Do

• Participate in Internal Meetings including invention disclosure meetings with Innovation and Patent Team members, as well as The Cigna Group inventors
• Work on key projects in areas such as identifying process improvement opportunities, e.g., within the patent process
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to successfully complete project work
• Identify areas of process improvements for increased operational excellence
• Other special projects based on need and interest, e.g., AI & terms of use
• Assist with ad-hoc projects that may arise as business needs change

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in Law School or have a relevant experience such as completion of a patent law course and a strong interest in patent law
• Undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, preferred
• Strong mathematical, programming, and/or engineering skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel
• Proven ability to identify legal and business risks
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadline pressure

Additional Information

• Location: This in a hybrid role with 50% of time being in-office. Applicants should be prepared to be aligned to the St. Louis office located at 4600 North Hanley, St. Louis, MO 63134.

• Work Authorization: One goal of this internship program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for roles with The Cigna Group post-graduation. Therefore, this temporary internship is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Schedule: You must be available to work 40 hours/week for 10-12 consecutive weeks beginning May 20, 2024. Working hours are Monday - Friday

• Compensation: For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate between $35.00 and $45.00 an hour depending on relevant factors, including major and year of study.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.