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. BioMarin\u2019s Commercial organization supports our global sales and marketing efforts around the world. Our global sales force continues to solidify the company\u2019s commercial presence in the United States and Europe and is rapidly growing in other regions, such as Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients\u2019 lives.JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:This position will lead development and execution of therapeutic area-wide efforts to identify indications of Commercial interest and inform early asset development.\u00A0 Main responsibilities will include development of a Commercial framework, applying the framework to identify and characterize indications of interest, and socializing findings across the organization. Additionally, s/he will assess programs of corporate-wide interest for additional Commercial opportunities with in-depth information on disease areas including epidemiology, natural history, unmet need, competition, and price comparators. This position works closely with colleagues in Research, Clinical Sciences, Product & Portfolio Development and Business Development.\u00A0RESPONSIBILITIES Lead development and execution of a therapeutic area-wide disease mapping project Lead collaborative development of an in-depth Commercial assessment for key programs Consult and inform project outputs across cross-functional partner teamsRequired Skills: Strong strategic thinker who can break-down complicated problems to actionable next steps Ability to work with ambiguous data and provide a quantitative framework to digest dataCommunicate effectively with team members, and the broader organization Strong project managementFoundational understanding of global pharmaceutical market trendsQualifications/Eligibility:Student pursuing an MBA or PhD in life sciences.Must be able to work remotely or relocate if necessary and work at the San Rafael, CA for the duration of the internship. Hybrid workstyle is preferred. 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 40 hours a week Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipBenefits of a BioMarin Internship:Apply 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. 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.
