Intern, Supply Chain Strategy & Excellence (SCSE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hourly wage

Company holidays

Sick time

Access to corporate amenities

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is offering a summer internship program for students interested in the biotechnology field. The SCSE Intern will support the development of supply chain frameworks and collaborate with a talented team, gaining practical experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

This internship is designed for full-time students pursuing relevant degrees such as Business Operations or Engineering. Interns will work on meaningful projects, develop skills, and may have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a real-world context.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. university.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Supply Chain job families.
• Assist in identifying core skills required for Supply Chain professionals.
• Analyze existing role profiles and identify gaps.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

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 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.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PROJECT

The SCSE Intern will support the development of Supply Chain job families, skills frameworks, and a role‑based learning structure for the GSC organization. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to workforce capability design, supply chain strategy, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and refinement of Supply Chain job families and role definitions within GSC.
• Assist in identifying core technical, business, and leadership skills required for Supply Chain professionals by job family and level.
• Analyze existing role profiles, competency models, and learning materials to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Help structure a role‑based learning framework aligned to the GSC Academy.
• Collaborate with SCSE team members and subject‑matter experts to gather input and validate findings.
• Develop and apply AI‑enabled tools to centralize job family materials, streamline access for the SCSE team, and support automated skills and capability gap assessments for career development.
• Develop clear, professional summaries and presentations of insights and recommendations for leadership review.

Key Deliverables

• Draft job family framework and role summaries.
• Skills matrix aligned to job families and role levels.
• Proposed GSC Academy curriculum structure and learning pathways.
• Final presentation summarizing analysis, recommendations, and next steps.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured outputs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Interest in supply chain, process excellence, learning strategy, Artificial Intelligence and organizational design.
• Experience with data analysis, process mapping, or competency frameworks.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is a plus.

Qualifications / Eligibility

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain, Business Operations, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources, 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‑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.