Patient Access Intern (Summer 2027)

Travere Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics in San Diego is seeking a Patient Access Intern for an 11-week program starting June 7, 2027. The role blends on-site and virtual work, offering mentorship and cross‑functional exposure while contributing to key Patient Access projects related to FILSPARI access and payer dynamics.

The intern will perform data research, support process improvements, help develop resources, and prepare a final presentation for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in business, healthcare administration, public health, health policy, analytics, economics, finance, life sciences, or a related field.
• Must have at least one academic term remaining after completion of the internship.
• Coursework or project experience involving healthcare, data analysis, operations, or process improvement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data research and analysis to support Patient Access business questions and operational priorities.
• Assist with process‑improvement projects aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and patient experience.
• Support development and refinement of resources, documentation, and tools used by Patient Access.
• Contribute to cross‑functional initiatives involving Patient Access and relevant partners.
• Learn how payer, reimbursement, and patient support programs influence access to therapy for rare diseases.
• Translate findings into actionable observations and recommendations for data‑driven decisions.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing project work, findings, and learnings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, healthcare administration, public health, health policy, analytics, economics, finance, life sciences

Tools

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of Travere as we continue to grow in support of our commitment to identify, develop, and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. During Travere Therapeutics' 11-week Early Career Talent Internship Program, beginning June 7, 2027, the intern will work in a hybrid environment (2 days onsite and 3 days virtually per week) and gain mentorship and cross-functional exposure while contributing to team objectives.

The Patient Access Intern will support key initiatives and work on a project designed to improve the patient experience and facilitate timely access to FILSPARI. Through project-based work, the intern will gain hands‑on exposure to pharmaceutical patient access, healthcare operations, data analytics, payer and reimbursement dynamics, and patient support programs.

At the conclusion of the program, the intern will have an opportunity to deliver a final presentation summarizing project work, key findings, contributions, key learnings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data research and analysis to support Patient Access business questions and operational priorities.
• Assist with process‑improvement projects designed to strengthen operational efficiency and the patient experience.
• Support development and refinement of operational resources, documentation, and tools used by the Patient Access organization.
• Contribute to cross‑functional initiatives involving Patient Access and relevant partners across the organization.
• Learn how payer, reimbursement, and patient support programs influence access to therapy for people living with rare diseases.
• Translate findings into clear observations and practical recommendations that support data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing project contributions, findings, recommendations, and key learnings.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in business, healthcare administration, public health, health policy, analytics, economics, finance, life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field.
• Must have at least one academic term remaining after completion of the internship (e.g., semester, quarter).
• Coursework or project experience involving healthcare, data analysis, operations, or process improvement is preferred.

Additional Skills/Experience

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
• Interest in patient access, healthcare operations, reimbursement, rare disease, and the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with data visualization, business intelligence, or other analytical tools is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and approach work with empathy, curiosity, and a patient‑focused mindset.
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Target Base Pay Range

*$25 - 35 per hour

*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, education, skills, and location.

*Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Employer of Record and Benefits

This internship posting is for a temporary role supporting Travere Therapeutics through our third‑party agency partner. The individual selected for this role will be employed by the third‑party agency. Benefits offered by the third‑party agency include medical, dental and vision coverage.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.