Intern, Analyst, Global Quality Strategy and Business Operations
About The Position
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. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks our interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects. We are seeking a high-caliber Strategy and Business Operations Intern to support strategic analysis and operating model clarity within a Global Quality Organization. This role works closely with Global Quality Senior Leadership and will enable stronger enterprise-wide decision making. This is a thinking-heavy role. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, enjoys structured problem-solving, and can translate analysis into executive-ready outputs. Candidates may be asked to complete a short analytical exercise (case study) as part of the interview process.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-structuring skills
- Excellent written communication, able to synthesize information and communicate clearly and concisely.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel (models, pivots, scenario analysis)
- Comfortable working with incomplete information and evolving scope
- Highly organized, self-directed, and intellectually curious
- Sound judgement, discretion and follow-through
- Master’s Candidate pursuing a degree in economics, engineering, life sciences or related field or MBA Candidate.
- Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university or college and enrolled in the fall term after the completion of the internship OR have graduated within 1 year of the start of the program.
- Must be able to relocate if necessary and work at the designated site for the duration of the internship for on-site, hybrid roles.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with financial modelling
Responsibilities
- Support the development of financial and capacity models for Quality Control laboratories to assess current-state network capabilities and constraints over the 10-year forecast
- Analyze cost drivers, capacity bottlenecks, and scaling dynamics to inform strategic planning
- Partner with Finance to build directional, decision-supporting models rather than precision accounting tools
- Help document decision-making governance within the Global Quality Organization
- Map key decisions, forums, ownership, and escalation paths in supporting of embedding Decision Done Right (DAI) decision making model
- Identify areas of overlap, friction, or ambiguity in existing governance structures
Benefits
- Paid hourly wage, paid company holidays, and sick time
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Develop skills specific to your major.
- Opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Participate in company all hands meetings, monthly community lunches
- Corporate office amenities such as: 24/7 on-site gym, coffee truck, snacks
- Access to Employee Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
