Job Description
Who We Are For more than two decades, going our own way has led to countless breakthroughs, bettering the lives of those suffering from rare genetic disease. In 1997 we were founded to make a big difference in small patient populations. Now we seek to make an even greater impact by applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach that propelled our last 25 years of drug development to larger genetic disorders, as well as genetic subsets of more common conditions. Through our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we will continue to develop targeted therapies that address the root cause of the conditions we seek to treat. Applying our knowledge to make a transformative impact is not just a calling, but an obligation to those who will benefit most. The end goal has always been better lives and now we can reach more. And the more people we reach, the more our impact can grow. We transform lives through genetic discovery. Our Culture Our desire to make a positive impact on our patients extends to our employees and BioMarin is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels seen, valued, and heard \u2013 so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. We seek to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower people and to provide them with the ability to develop their long-term careers. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in our efforts to help patients.\u00A0SUMMARY:The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin, while gaining an insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. \u00A0JOB DESCRIPTION:The successful applicant will provide support to the Corporate Compliance team, which is part of the larger Global Compliance & Ethics department.\u00A0 The Corporate Compliance team works in close coordination with colleagues from various functions to ensure lawful and ethical conduct throughout the organization.\u00A0 The intern will have the opportunity to support several cross-functional compliance activities, including advertising and promotional review, data privacy programs, transparency reporting, corporate policy and procedure drafting and enforcement, risk assessment, and internal training and monitoring.\u00A0 The intern will also assist Corporate Compliance staff members with day-to-day activities, including legal research, drafting memoranda, presenting findings, and other departmental projects.Preferred skills: Excellent writing and research skills (writing sample required); and Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and time-management skills; and Attention to detail; sense of humor; ability to work well independently and as part of a team; and Proficiency with standard office technology and software, e.g., MS Office Suite, Outlook, etc.Skills the intern will gain:\u00A0The intern will gain exposure to US federal healthcare compliance laws and regulations, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, data-privacy laws, and the Sunshine Act, and will gain skills in memo and policy drafting, risk assessment and gap analysis, presentations to leadership and business partners, and working on projects and communications to further Corporate Compliance team\u2019s goal of ensuring that BioMarin remains compliant with all applicable laws.Qualifications/Eligibility:B.A./B.S. required, 1L law students preferred, 2L considered Student must be returning to school in the Fall Term OR has graduated within the 1 year of the start of the program Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship Able to work remotely within United States borders or on-site at the San Rafael, CA location.\u00A0Benefits of a BioMarin Internship:\u00A0Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiencesComprehensive, value-added project(s)Work in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment.Develop skills specific to your major.Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.Weekly Speaker Seminar Series with Executive Staff. In the U.S., the hiring range for this position is $ 30.00 to $ 50.00 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate\u2019s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.PLEASE NOTE: Absent a Medical or Religious reason that prohibits vaccinations, all our incoming employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
