On the Job: Bella King, BS ’26
Rising senior Bella King, BS ’26, a pharmaceutical and healthcare business major and psychology minor, spent 10 weeks of her summer at Lumanity, a life sciences strategy and organizational consulting firm.
Rising senior Bella King, BS ’26, a pharmaceutical and healthcare business major and psychology minor, spent 10 weeks of her summer at Lumanity, a life sciences strategy and organizational consulting firm. Her hands-on experience included the development of a medical communications campaign, focusing on disease awareness, healthcare provider education and patient advocacy.
The Role:
Medical Communications Account Executive Intern, Lumanity
Describe your internship in three emojis:
💬 (message bubble)
🩺 (stethoscope)
📄 (paper)
The Day-to-Day:
Most days were similar in structure but varied in content. I supported publication teams by tracking timelines, updating action lists and contributing to materials like abstracts and posters, but the exact deliverables and discussions changed based on the project stage.
It’s 10 a.m. on a workday, what are you up to?
I’m likely either on a call with one of my internal teams reviewing project updates or working through some company trainings!
Go-to snack or drink that gets you through the day:
Chomp sticks!
My “I nailed it” moment:
Presenting the master project, a strategic medical communications campaign covering healthcare professional education, key opinion leader engagement and patient advocacy. We shared our ideas with a selection committee and received insightful feedback.
Fit check:
Favorite part of your role:
Getting exposure to both publications and non-publications work, and being trusted to contribute to real deliverables. Also, the people at Lumanity were so friendly and such a pleasure to work with.
Tips for the next intern:
Keep your email organized, especially when tracking status updates. It’ll make creating and updating action lists so much easier.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions or volunteer for new tasks. That said, try to figure things out on your own first. It shows initiative and helps you learn.
Be engaged in meetings. It’s one of the best ways to learn, and asking thoughtful questions shows you're paying attention and genuinely interested.
Take the master project seriously. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your creativity, demonstrate what you’ve learned and leave a strong impression.
