Research and Development Strategic Operations Intern

Neurocrine Biosciences

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About The Position

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBIX) is offering the opportunity to gain scientific and operational experience in the world of biotechnology. Our intern program offers exposure from early-stage discovery all the way to clinical development. The RDSO team has a strong reputation in the industry for executing critical work and collaborating with many other functions.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in biotechnology
• Specific degree or field required: Life Sciences
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and be a team player
• Offer flexibility with a willingness to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Bring to the Company a skill set complementary to its technology and development therapeutics
• Interest in attending various program events, including social gatherings, career development workshops, and more
• Ability to commit to a 10-week, full-time summer program

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry would be an asset but is not required
• Familiarity with biopharmaceutical technologies, physical and life sciences, product development, and regulatory approval processes is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving R&D development programs through operational and organizational activities
• Supports vendor contract process, including negotiation and generation and approval of contracts – Master Service Agreements (MSA) and Statement of Work (SOW) – for assigned R&D activities.
• Ensures contract administration activities such as invoice tracking/reconciliation, change orders/amendments to SOWs, budget setting, and processing legal review of changes for external projects.
• Working with external vendors and partners to ensure work is on time, on budget, and meeting the needs of the scientists
• Interacting with scientific, finance, legal, and business development areas within the company
• Collaborating with a mentor team of cross-functional team members as well as the other interns in the class
• Completing a special project and presenting the recommendations to senior management upon completion

What This Job Offers

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