Intern, Global External Operations Digital Strategy - AI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly wage

Holidays and sick time

Professional development

On-site gym

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in Novato, CA, offers a Summer Internship in Global External Operations (GEO) focused on applying AI to contract manufacturing.

Over 10–12 weeks, interns will identify high-impact AI use cases, build prototypes, and work with our teams to create value in drug production. You will develop Python-based solutions, analyze data with SQL, and learn regulatory considerations while collaborating across functions.

Qualifications

• Exceptional Python and SQL, including experience with data manipulation and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with LLM prompt engineering and MCP-based data integrations.
• Ability to work independently and translate ambiguous business problems into technical approaches.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to present technical work to non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be available to work full time, 40 hours a week.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at a 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential high-impact AI use cases across the contract manufacturing network.
• Develop workflows and prompts using AI platforms (Claude, GPT, etc.).
• Build Python prototypes for AI applications and automation.
• Evaluate AI tools for pharmaceutical manufacturing with regulatory and governance considerations.
• Present findings and recommendations to the team.

Skills

Python

SQL

LLM prompt engineering

Independent work

Communication

Education

Master's degree in CS/DS/Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree (within 1 year) in a relevant discipline

Tools

Databricks

Azure

AWS

GCP

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Hugging Face

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 Technical Operations

BioMarin's Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin's cutting‑edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Summer Internship Program 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 and biotech industry. Over the course of 10–12 weeks, interns gain industry experience while working alongside our talented team on meaningful projects.

Global External Operations (GEO)

GEO manages BioMarin's worldwide network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality clinical and commercial products. The team focuses on scaling manufacturing capabilities, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence with our external partners.

Job Description / Project

We are exploring how AI can transform contract manufacturing operations and we want you to help us figure it out. This isn't a role where the work is already defined; you'll help shape it.

You'll work with our in‑house team on identifying where AI can add the most value across our CMO network, then build prototypes to test those ideas. Potential focus areas include document processing, predictive analytics, and knowledge management.

What You'll Do

• Assess high‑impact AI use cases across our contract manufacturing network
• Develop workflows and prompts using AI platforms (Claude, GPT, etc.)
• Build Python prototypes for AI applications and automation
• Evaluate AI tools suitable for pharmaceutical manufacturing, accounting for regulatory and data governance requirements
• Present findings and recommendations to the team

Required Skills

• Exceptional Python and SQL, including experience with data manipulation and analysis
• Hands‑on experience with LLM prompt engineering and MCP‑based data integrations
• Ability to work independently and translate ambiguous business problems into technical approaches
• Strong communication skills with an ability to present technical work to non‑technical stakeholders

Desired Skills

• Experience with NLP, deep learning and neural network techniques, predictive modeling, OCR and text extraction concepts
• Familiarity with Databricks or other data lakes and warehouses
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face)
• Experience building end‑to‑end prototypes or normalizing / processing unstructured data
• Experience with cloud platforms and AI services (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Understanding of data governance, privacy, or compliance considerations
• Interest in pharmaceutical/biotech or other regulated industries

Qualifications / Eligibility

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field, OR recent Bachelor's graduate (within 1 year) in a relevant discipline
• 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

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

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.

Compensation

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.