Intern - Kite Commercial - US Marketing
About The Position
As a Gilead / Kite intern you will contribute to high-impact meaningful projects that will not only further advance our company’s mission but will allow you to gain real world experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the world. You will also have opportunities to participate in special events including professional development and leadership presentations, social/network building activities and local community volunteer programs. Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship.
- Must be enrolled full‑time in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, JD or PhD program at a nationally accredited U.S. college or university, with continued full‑time enrollment required in the Fall semester following the internship.
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) or as a graduate/doctoral student.
- Must have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the time of application and hire (official transcripts will be requested).
- Must be independently authorized to work in the United States now and in the future (current or future work authorization must not require school or employer sponsorship).
- Must be able to commit to a full‑time internship lasting 10–12 consecutive weeks between May and August.
- Must be willing and able to work at the designated site for the duration of the internship (relocation may be required).
- All internships are hybrid; fully remote roles are not offered.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Office) tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and proactively seek solutions
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity, including the ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment with short timelines
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of key marketing initiatives, partnering across teams to advance strategic business priorities and enhance customer engagement.
- Contribute to commercial planning and business analysis by assessing market trends, customer insights, and performance metrics to inform decision-making and optimize marketing effectiveness.
- Lead an independent summer project with meaningful ownership, culminating in recommendations and presentations to commercial leadership.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, and other functions to support business objectives and gain a broad understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Showcase your work with a final presentation (PPT) near the conclusion of your internship
Benefits
- paid company holidays
- sick time
- housing stipends for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
