Intern, Corporate Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly wage

Paid company holidays

Access to corporate office amenities

Job summary

A biotechnology company located in San Rafael is seeking a Corporate Compliance Intern. This role offers hands-on experience in compliance operations, focusing on training development and data analysis. Interns will work closely with the US Training team, enhance compliance materials, and engage in process improvement initiatives. Candidates must be current students and able to work full-time onsite. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. based university.
• Must be able to work onsite in San Rafael.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating compliance training modules.
• Review and edit training content for clarity and accuracy.
• Help design interactive learning experiences.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong attention to detail

Professional communication skills

Ability to perform structured data review

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

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 Corporate Groups

It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.

SUMMARY

The BioMarin Summer Internship Program provides students with hands‑on experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry through 10-12 weeks of meaningful project work. Interns gain exposure to compliance operations, systems, policies, and cross‑functional partners while contributing to real business priorities.

The Corporate Compliance Intern will support the Training & Compliance Operations functions, focusing primarily on compliance training development, content updates, data analysis, and process improvement. The intern will work closely with the US Training team and collaborate with global compliance partners as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT

The Corporate Compliance Intern will support multiple projects, including but not limited to:

• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining compliance training modules (eLearning, audio, slide decks, and micro learning formats).
• Review and edit training content for clarity, tone, accuracy, and consistency with policies and guidance.
• Help design interactive learning experiences (e.g., scenarios, quizzes, decision trees, escape room style micro trainings).
• Compile and analyze training completion data to support reporting, dashboards, and metrics.
• Review documentation and conduct light research to support policy updates and training enhancements.
• Support broader Corporate Compliance initiatives – cross‑functional compliance areas such as policy governance, monitoring activities, risk assessments, and compliance operations projects.
• Support process improvement activities by identifying automation opportunities and helping standardize training workflows.

Required Skills

• Strong writing and editing skills; ability to simplify complex topics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and comfort working with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to perform structured data review and basic analysis.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with PowerBI, Tableau, or similar dashboarding tools.

Qualifications/Eligibility

• Candidates pursuing an undergrad or graduate degrees across a range of areas (Business, Law, Finance, Communications, Human Services, etc.).
• 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 work onsite in San Rafael for the duration of the internship.

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 $24 to $32 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.