Advanced Intern - Business Development

United Therapeutics • Silver Spring, MD

10h • $27 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.
Program Highlights
Our internships provide a unique opportunity for individuals to work with some of the most talented people within the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Our onsite locations offer a variety of amenities and perks available to all our interns. Addition highlights include:
Professional development opportunities and trainings provided throughout the program
Participation in our “Get to Know UT” Speaker Series
Ongoing and formal assessments of your work
Opportunity to make an impactful difference in a patient centric environment
Competitive pay up to 40 hours a week
Each of our locations offer our interns full access to onsite amenities
Program Details:
All internships are paid, up to 40 hours/week. Interns are responsible for arranging their housing and transportation. A relocation stipend may be provided for non-local candidates. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
2026 Internship Program Dates:
Monday May 18th to Friday August 14th
Monday June 1st to Friday August 28th
How you’ll contribute
Throughout the summer, the Business Development Advanced Intern will research and evaluate new products or therapeutic areas of interest to UT, culminating in a final presentation with a recommendation for a new project based on their findings.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/institution, be in good academic standing, and pursuing a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced Skills in PowerPoint and Excel
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, onsite in the Silver Springs, MD Office (5 days per week)

Responsibilities

• Business Development Advanced Intern candidates should be able to identify business development opportunities, such as therapeutics for in-licensing or acquisition, by reviewing sources like clinicaltrials.gov, PubMed, company websites, and medical conference materials.
• They must assess these opportunities by evaluating strengths, weaknesses, market potential, competitive landscape, and financial viability, while also analyzing preclinical and clinical data.
• Candidates should be capable of synthesizing their findings into a clear, well-structured presentation and effectively communicating their insights to their manager and other stakeholders at UT.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.
• For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern