Intern, Business Insights Analyst, VOXZOGO

Who We Are    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: 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 motivated and detail-oriented Business Insights Analyst - Summer Intern to join our team. In this internship, you will support the Business Insights team in generating data-driven insights to inform BioMarin’s business strategy. You will gain hands-on experience in market research and data analysis within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly in rare disease therapies.   This is a fantastic opportunity for students with an interest in the biotech industry and market research to develop valuable analytical and communication skills while working alongside industry experts.   JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT: 

• Market Research: Assist in gathering and synthesizing secondary market research to analyze industry trends, competitor strategies, and potential market opportunities for BioMarin’s products and therapeutic areas. 

• Data Analysis: Support the analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data, triangulating research findings to inform our Brand Backbones for Hypochondroplasia, and other LCM indications. 

• Reporting & Presentation Creation: Help compile research findings into clear, concise reports and presentations. Present market insights to stakeholders in an easy-to-understand format. 

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand strategic priorities and provide actionable insights. 

• Ad hoc Projects: Take on additional strategic or market research projects as needed, assisting with any analytical tasks that help shape BioMarin’s strategic direction. 

  Required Skills: Technical and Analytical Skills: 

• Basic Excel and Data Visualization: familiarity with excel including basic functions, pivot tables, and chart creation. Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) is a plus. 

• Ability to work with basic data, understand trends, and make basic interpretations, even with limited experience. 

• Market Research: willingness to learn and assist in conducting market research, including surveys and secondary research to gather industry insights. 

Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen 

• Ability to approach problems logically, with an eagerness to learn how analytical insights can support business strategies.  

• Basic understanding of how data insights can influence strategic decisions, with a focus on learning the impact of insights on business operations.  

• Interest in learning how to gather and analyze competitor data, market trends, and industry dynamics in a real-world context.  

    Communication and Collaboration 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to assist in preparing reports, presentations, and insights for internal stakeholders.  

• Basic skills in presenting findings in team meetings or as part of coursework, with a willingness to develop this skill for professional environments. 

• Willingness to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to group projects while learning how different teams utilize strategic insights.  

Tools and Technologies 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations. 

Leadership and Soft Skills  

• Ability to ask insightful questions and think critically about data, with a curiosity to learn more about business strategy and data’s role in decision-making.  

• Attention to detail in both data analysis and presentation, ensuring quality and accuracy in tasks.  

  Desired Skills: Technical and Analytical Skills: 

• Statistical Analysis (Introductory level): basic understanding of statistical methods and tools (e.g. Excel, R, SPSS) for simple data analysis tasks.  

• Previous experience or coursework in market research, data analytics, or business intelligence. 

Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen 

• Exposure to how analytical insights contribute to decision-making, with an interest in learning to support senior teams with strategic recommendations.  

• An understanding of the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, particularly related to drug development, clinical trials, and rare disease therapies. 

Communication and Collaboration 

• Ability to present data in a clear, concise manner, with guidance on communicating complex insights in an understandable way.  

Leadership and Soft Skills  

• Flexibility to adapt to new tasks, responsibilities, and evolving team’s needs, with a strong desire to develop skills in strategic insights and analytics.  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.  

  What You Will Gain 

• Hands-on experience in market research within a leading biotech company. 

• Exposure to strategic decision-making processes and how insights shape business strategies in a biotech environment. 

• Opportunity to work with a diverse, collaborative team of industry professionals. 

• Insight into the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for rare diseases. 

    Qualifications/Eligibility: 

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Business, Market Research, Biotech, Life Sciences, Economics, Statistics, or a related field. 

• 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. Some positions will be open to remote interns, but employee must be within United States borders.  

  Benefits of a BioMarin Internship: 

• 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 

  Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.  
  
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled  
  
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.   In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 21 to $30 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Apply