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 Worldwide Research and Development
From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.
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.
As part of the BioMarin R&D Project Management Organization (PMO), the Intern Project Manager supports and drives the efficiency and effectiveness of cross-functional sub-teams in partnership with the Project Managers through meeting management, timeline development / management / tracking, and cross-functional communications. The PMO sits within BioMarin Research and Development (R&D), and the intern will have the opportunity to see a broad scope of drug development with the ability to interact with scientists and professionals across the organization.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PROJECT:
The intern’s primary project would be to:
- Work closely with the Clinical Development PM to propose a new structure and content plan for the PMO SharePoint site
- Engage with representatives from each PMO branch to understand their roles and contributions to drug development.
- Gather and organize key resources and documentation to improve accessibility and transparency.
In collaboration with the Clinical Development PM, other responsibilities may include:
- Tracking project and program timelines, drive action item completion, and document decision making for CDTs.
- Scheduling clinically focused meetings, generate the agenda and facilitate the meeting (in collaboration with the team lead), and document/distribute minutes and action items
- Identifying opportunities for standardization or process efficiencies based on cross-functional insights.
- Attend cross-functional team meetings and Production Integration Management Team (PRIME) team meetings to develop an understanding of clinical development.
Required Skills:
- Developing skills in decision making and problem solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
Desired Skills:
- Drug development and product knowledge
- Team and stakeholder management and communication
- Process improvement
Qualifications/Eligibility:
- In progress bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences, including chemistry, molecular biology, or similar
- 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
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 $27 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.