Intern, Corporate Affairs

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly wage

Paid company holidays

Access to amenities

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is offering a Summer Internship Program that provides students with hands-on experience in the biotech industry. Interns will work alongside experts in Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy, contributing to meaningful projects.

The internship is designed for college students in relevant fields, and provides a chance to develop industry skills within a collaborative environment. Compensation includes an hourly wage and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have 3rd or 4th year of study in relevant fields.
• Availability to work full time (40 hours a week).
• Must be enrolled in a U.S. university/college.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy teams.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Government Affairs, and R&D.
• Contribute to the Corporate Affairs function.

Skills

Interest in healthcare/biopharma sector

Collaborative work style

Strong writing skills

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student in Public Health, Political Science, Marketing, Business Administration or Life Sciences

Tools

Office 365

Job description

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, interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.

Job Description / Project

Reporting to the Executive Director of Product Communications and Media, the Intern, Corporate Affairs will spend time learning from and supporting team members in both Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy. The person in this role will work to understand and play a role in how Corporate Affairs collaborates with key business partners in Marketing, Government Affairs, R&D and other functions. Our goal is to provide a holistic experience of working in Corporate Affairs and enable this individual to contribute to the full spectrum of the function’s purpose.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated interest in the healthcare/biopharma sector
• Eagerness to learn about the roles, responsibilities and impact of team members across Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team in a fast‑paced dynamic environment
• Strong writing skills

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, CoPilot, etc.)
• Basic understanding of social media and other digital channels

Qualifications / Eligibility

• Student in their 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Public Health, Political Science, Marketing, Business Administration or 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 completion of the internship or have graduated within one 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, with the expectation of 2–3 days on site per week

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

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 $24 to $32 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.