Intern, Pipeline Commercial Strategy (MBA/PhD)

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.  This position plays a key role in the Pipeline Commercial Strategy function within Pipeline and Portfolio Strategy focused on driving commercial strategy for BioMarin’s early-stage programs. Working across the organization, the team is responsible for early commercial assessments for rare disease programs spanning from early research to clinical proof-of-concept and then ensuring a seamless transition to brand teams. The Pipeline Commercial Strategy team is also responsible for assessments for potential in-licensing opportunities in close collaboration with Business Development.  JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT: This position will lead development and execution of therapeutic area-wide efforts to identify indications of Commercial interest and inform early asset development.  Main responsibilities will include development of a Commercial framework, applying the framework to identify and characterize indications of interest, and socializing findings across the organization. Additionally, s/he will assess programs of corporate-wide interest for additional Commercial opportunities with in-depth information on disease areas including epidemiology, natural history, unmet need, competition, and price comparators. This position works closely with colleagues in Research, Early Clinical Development, Global Medical Affairs, Competitive Intelligence and Business Development. RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead development and execution of a therapeutic area-wide disease mapping project 
• Lead collaborative development of an in-depth Commercial assessment for key programs 
• Consult and inform project outputs across cross-functional partner teams 

Required Skills: 

• Strong strategic thinker who can break-down complicated problems to actionable next steps 
• Ability to work with ambiguous data and provide a quantitative framework to digest data 

• Communicate effectively with team members, and the broader organization 

• Strong project management 

• Foundational understanding of global pharmaceutical market trends 

Qualifications/Eligibility: 

• Student pursuing an MBA or PhD in life sciences. 
• 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 on the basis of disability.  In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $30 to $50 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