Intern, Skeletal Conditions Business Unit (MBA/Masters)

Biomarin Pharmaceutical • San Rafael, CA

3d • $32 - $50 • Hybrid

About The Position

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options. About Commercial Our Commercial organization leads our global sales and marketing strategies around the world. Our integrated team continues to solidify BioMarin's 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. SUMMARY: BioMarin is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating, and have few, if any, treatment options. BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind. The BioMarin Summer Internship Program will enable students to gain valuable experience and insight into the pharmaceutical/biotech industry in addition to knowledge of the processes and systems within BioMarin. Over the course of 10 - 12 weeks the intern gains pharmaceutical industry experience while working alongside our talented team of professionals on meaningful projects. The Skeletal Conditions (SC) Business Unit (BU) Intern will have the unique opportunity to assist with the development and execution of a project designed to impact US customers, both patients with rare disease and the physicians who provide care for those patients. Additionally, the SC BU Intern will collaborate cross-functionally with the Clinical Coordinator team, Field Sales Team, BU Strategy/Operations team, and other partners to assess and enhance current processes and initiatives. JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT: As a member of the US Skeletal Conditions Business Unit team, this internship offers firsthand experience evaluating new business opportunities and making meaningful recommendations to effectively deliver the right education to the right stakeholders. This role provides an immersion in pharmaceutical strategy, and this individual will work closely with cross-functional team members. Project work and responsibilities may include:

Requirements

• Strategic thinking
• Creative thinking
• Project management
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Currently enrolled in a full-time MBA or relevant graduate program
• 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

• Marketing/Brand Management focus
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

• Conducting landscape assessment
• Collaborating with cross-functional partners
• Partnering with field sales on effectiveness metrics for finding untreated patients
• Understand the pediatric specialist role and how to impact faster results
• Driving prelaunch activities
• Presenting findings to cross-functional team and commercial leadership
• Healthcare Provider targeting/segmentation
• Resource utilization and prioritization
• Assist with implementing and evaluating programs and initiatives for patients and families
• Establish networking opportunities through working with a variety of different employees and working groups within BioMarin
• Become familiar with data and analytics using PowerBI data platformand CRM
• Evaluate utilization of patient facing marketing materials, prioritize needs, and develop initiatives to increase usage of existing pieces.
• Perform a gap analysis to determine any data needs to create efficiencies in workflow using PowerBI and CRM

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees