External Affairs Intern

LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS • Bridgewater Township, NJ

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Lexicon is a biopharmaceutical company with a mission of pioneering medicines that transform patients’ lives. Through our unique approach to gene science based on Nobel Prize-winning technology, we are moving forward rapidly to bring innovative therapies to market. At Lexicon, our passion and dedication are driven by the patients for whom we work.

Lexicon employees are inspired by the idea that their work can improve patients' lives, and we know that our employees are essential to the success of our mission. Every day they bring their passion, talents, and dedication to an engaging environment where they are rewarded with opportunities to realize their potential. We are dedicated to making

Lexicon a great place to work by providing employees with benefits, services, and programs as part of our total rewards package. Join our journey and be a part of our multitalented team and make a difference in patients’ lives!

We have offices in The Woodlands, Texas and Bridgewater, New Jersey.

We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Communications/Business Development Intern to join our team in The Bridgewater, NJ office. This role is hybrid, two to three days in office.

Job Summary:

Specific responsibilities include: 

Intern will work with the SVP, IR & Corp Comms and SVP, Partnerships & Corporate Strategy to execute on projects related to competitive intelligence research. Other projects related to External Communications (social media, investor comms, etc.) and commercial execution.
Main project: create a watch list of our peer companies in Type 1 Diabetes and HCM space and follow their progress through their earning calls, press releases, and other public documents. Report back to management on progress, key milestones, etc.

Qualifications and Experience:

Open to the following majors: Public Relations, Communications, Digital/Social Media, Business Management.
Targeting rising Juniors, entering their Senior year, and above

For additional information about Lexicon and its programs, please visit www.lexpharma.com [www.lexpharma.com].

Lexicon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, background check, driving check (if applicable) and verification of credentials before beginning employment.

Requirements

• Open to the following majors: Public Relations, Communications, Digital/Social Media, Business Management.
• Targeting rising Juniors, entering their Senior year, and above

Responsibilities

• Intern will work with the SVP, IR & Corp Comms and SVP, Partnerships & Corporate Strategy to execute on projects related to competitive intelligence research.
• Other projects related to External Communications (social media, investor comms, etc.) and commercial execution.
• Main project: create a watch list of our peer companies in Type 1 Diabetes and HCM space and follow their progress through their earning calls, press releases, and other public documents.
• Report back to management on progress, key milestones, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed