2027 Summer Intern - Business Strategy & Marketing Excellence

Kyowa Kirin North America•Princeton, NJ

7h•$21 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

Kyowa Kirin is seeking a paid summer intern to join its North America Strategy team. The internship focuses on business planning, strategic initiatives, marketing excellence, and launch excellence. The intern will support business priorities and collaborate with teams across Communications, Government Affairs, Finance, Commercial Operations, and the Commercial Franchises. The role is intended for students interested in strategy, business operations, healthcare, and the pharmaceutical industry. This is a hybrid internship based in Princeton, New Jersey, requiring at least two days onsite per week. The intern must live within commuting distance and be available for the full program from May 25, 2027, through August 20, 2027. The intern will lead a meaningful project and present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders at the end of the program.

Requirements

Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Life Sciences, Marketing, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
Demonstrate strong academic performance, with coursework in business, marketing, operations, strategy, project management, or related disciplines.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Have strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams.
Have an interest in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Be available for the full internship period from May 25, 2027, through August 20, 2027.
Be able to work a hybrid schedule and commute to the Princeton, New Jersey office as required.
Live within a commutable distance of Princeton, New Jersey.
Be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, leadership, or project experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in strategy team meetings and contribute ideas for process improvements and project execution.
Support BrandForward and other brand planning and lifecycle management initiatives that drive marketing excellence and cross-functional collaboration.
Assist stakeholders across Communications, Government Affairs, Finance, Commercial Operations, and other functions in executing strategic business initiatives.
Research industry trends, policy developments, and business insights to support strategic decision-making.
Participate in learning and development opportunities to expand business and leadership skills.
Lead an internship project and present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders at the conclusion of the program.